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Vidalia Micro

Vidalia, GA · 2 counties · 35,640 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 $42,207. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,447.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
35,640
+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: 280
Median age
39.0
+15%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K32K34K35K37K1990201020202024Vidalia
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,207
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,637 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,543
+72%since 2000
from $14,235 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,447
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,948 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(21,672)
Black25.5%(9,100)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(3,615)
Asian0.7%(241)
Other2.2%(789)
Diversity Score68.6%(24,440)
Segregation Score29.3%(10,445)
Diversity Score
69
+14%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−58.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 35,640 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vidalia, GA?

The typical household in Vidalia, GA earns about $42,207 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 $96,447, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Vidalia, GA?

About 16.6% 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 19.7% 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 4,405 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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