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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Valdosta Metro

Valdosta, GA · 4 counties · 148,126 residents · 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 $44,195. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,592. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
148,126
+24%since 2000
from 119,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+10%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
94K109K125K140K155K1990201020202024Valdosta
2024150K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,195
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,037 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,342
+51%since 2000
from $16,099 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,592
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,931 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+30%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(77,295)
Black35%(51,915)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(10,490)
Asian1.4%(2,064)
Other2.8%(4,177)
Diversity Score73.3%(108,644)
Segregation Score41.4%(61,274)
Diversity Score
73
+17%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 148,126 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valdosta, GA?

The typical household in Valdosta, GA earns about $44,195 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 $136,592, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Valdosta, GA?

About 24.3% 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 23.1% 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 48,882 residents, a change of about 49 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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