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Vidalia

Georgia · 10,473 residents · 17.888 sq mi
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Vidalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,430. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $106,900. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,473
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
585 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+3%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K11K11K1990201020202024Vidalia
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,430
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,365 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,918
+16%since 2000
from $16,369 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
48.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+38%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(6,129)
Black36.8%(3,859)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(340)
Asian0.9%(93)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(6,764)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(5,474)
Black40.5%(4,245)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(479)
Asian1.4%(145)
Other1.6%(166)
Diversity Score70.4%(7,371)
Diversity Score
70
+9%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vidalia, Georgia?

Vidalia, Georgia has about 10,473 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vidalia, Georgia?

The typical household in Vidalia, Georgia earns about $30,430 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vidalia, Georgia expensive?

In Vidalia, Georgia, the median home is worth about $106,900, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Vidalia, Georgia?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Vidalia, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vidalia, Georgia?

About 24.7% of people in Vidalia, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vidalia, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Vidalia, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 598 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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