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Valdosta

Georgia · 55,378 residents · 35.986 sq mi
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Valdosta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,583. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,800. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,378
+27%since 2000
from 43,724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,539 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.4
+8%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K43K48K53K58K1990201020202024Valdosta
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,583
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,046 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,241
+41%since 2000
from $16,472 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
62.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+38%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(20,440)
Black48.2%(21,091)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(954)
Asian1.4%(604)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.8%(29,224)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(18,863)
Black54.3%(30,060)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(3,355)
Asian1.6%(865)
Other2%(1,096)
Diversity Score70.9%(39,278)
Diversity Score
71
+6%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−61.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valdosta, Georgia?

Valdosta, Georgia has about 55,378 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valdosta, Georgia?

The typical household in Valdosta, Georgia earns about $33,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valdosta, Georgia expensive?

In Valdosta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $129,800, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Valdosta, Georgia?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Valdosta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valdosta, Georgia?

About 30.5% of people in Valdosta, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valdosta, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Valdosta, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,562 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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