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Vidalia Micro

Vidalia, GA · 2 counties · 34,337 residents · 605.158 sq mi
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Vidalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,637. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,948. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

34,337
+10%since 1990
from 31,235 in 1990
1990 – 2025
57 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 52 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+7%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31K32K34K35K37K1990201020202024Vidalia
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,637
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,606 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,235
+47%since 1990
from $9,662 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,948
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,749 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$376
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $262 in 1990
US average: $602
68.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
31.5% rent
2.0
−18%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(22,725)
Black24.5%(7,652)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(865)
Asian0.3%(108)
Diversity Score55.1%(17,207)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(22,910)
Black24.7%(8,488)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(2,581)
Asian0.4%(135)
Diversity Score60.2%(20,660)
60
+9%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.3%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−7%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vidalia, GA?

Vidalia, GA has about 34,337 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vidalia, GA?

The typical household in Vidalia, GA earns about $27,637 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 $53,948, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Vidalia, GA?

About 12.9% 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 22.9% 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 3,102 residents, a change of about 10 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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