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Valdosta, GA · 4 counties · 153,276 residents (2025 est.) · 1,607.368 sq mi
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Valdosta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,519. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $201,425. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
150,188
+26%since 2000
from 119,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
+7%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:153,276 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
94K109K125K140K155K1990201020202024Valdosta
2024150K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,519
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,037 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,037
+87%since 2000
from $16,099 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
+8%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,425
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,931 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,015
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+50%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(73,105)
Black33.2%(39,654)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(3,817)
Asian1%(1,148)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(74,691)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(78,206)
Black34.9%(52,408)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(11,204)
Asian1.8%(2,738)
Other3.7%(5,632)
Diversity Score75%(112,600)
Segregation Score38.8%(58,295)
Diversity Score
75
+20%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
−6%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

ValdostaCENTRAL56,186
What's inside

4 component counties

Lowndes CountyCENTRAL122,867Brooks County16,101Lanier County10,623Echols County3,685
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valdosta, GA?

Valdosta, GA has about 150,188 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valdosta, GA?

The typical household in Valdosta, GA earns about $56,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valdosta, GA expensive?

In Valdosta, GA, the median home is worth about $201,425, and the typical rent is about $1,015 a month.

How educated are people in Valdosta, GA?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Valdosta, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valdosta, GA?

About 20.2% of people in Valdosta, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valdosta, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Valdosta, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50,944 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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