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Vidalia, GA · 2 counties · 36,180 residents (2025 est.) · 605.158 sq mi
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Vidalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,457. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,803. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,742
+4%since 2000
from 34,337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
59 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+12%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:36,180 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
31K32K34K35K37K1990201020202024Vidalia
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,457
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,637 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,903
+89%since 2000
from $14,235 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
−3%since 2010
from 0.473 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,803
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,948 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+29%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(22,910)
Black24.7%(8,488)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(2,581)
Asian0.4%(135)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.2%(20,660)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(21,189)
Black23.5%(8,415)
Hispanic / Latino11%(3,917)
Asian0.8%(283)
Other5.4%(1,938)
Diversity Score72.3%(25,828)
Segregation Score24.5%(8,765)
Diversity Score
72
+20%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
−16%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 89.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 9.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

VidaliaCENTRAL10,885
What's inside

2 component counties

Toombs CountyCENTRAL27,545Montgomery County8,635
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vidalia, GA?

Vidalia, GA has about 35,742 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vidalia, GA?

The typical household in Vidalia, GA earns about $52,457 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vidalia, GA expensive?

In Vidalia, GA, the median home is worth about $131,803, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Vidalia, GA?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Vidalia, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vidalia, GA?

About 22.0% of people in Vidalia, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vidalia, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Vidalia, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,507 residents, a change of about 14 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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