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Vidalia

Louisiana · 4,027 residents · 2.594 sq mi
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Vidalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,390. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,027
−11%since 2000
from 4,543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,552 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Vidalia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,390
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,752
+71%since 2000
from $14,478 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,053
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+39%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71%(3,225)
Black27%(1,226)
Hispanic / Latino1%(47)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score52%(2,363)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(2,724)
Black25.5%(1,028)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(140)
Asian1.2%(48)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.6%(2,278)
Diversity Score
57
+9%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+108%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vidalia, Louisiana?

Vidalia, Louisiana has about 4,027 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vidalia, Louisiana?

The typical household in Vidalia, Louisiana earns about $40,390 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vidalia, Louisiana expensive?

In Vidalia, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $110,700, and the typical rent is about $1,053 a month.

How educated are people in Vidalia, Louisiana?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Vidalia, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vidalia, Louisiana?

About 17.2% of people in Vidalia, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vidalia, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Vidalia, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 926 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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