Valdosta, GA

Census Place

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2021 Population

55,417

1.6% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

28.9

1.76% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

31.1%

1.7% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$35,188

4.78% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$136,100

4.85% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

23,429

1.31% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Valdosta, GA had a population of 55.4k people with a median age of 28.9 and a median household income of $35,188. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Valdosta, GA declined from 56,320 to 55,417, a −1.6% decrease and its median household income grew from $33,583 to $35,188, a 4.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Valdosta, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (56.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (34.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.86%), Other (Hispanic) (1.76%), and White (Hispanic) (1.68%).

None of the households in Valdosta, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Valdosta, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Valdosta, GA are Valdosta State University (2,631 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Valdosta, GA was $136,100, and the homeownership rate was 38.7%.

Most people in Valdosta, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17 minutes. The average car ownership in Valdosta, GA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Valdosta, GA is home to a population of 55.4k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.41% of Valdosta, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.89k people).

In 2021, there were 1.61 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.2k people) in Valdosta, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.03k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Valdosta, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Valdosta, GA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Valdosta, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Valdosta, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
31.2k ± 1k
White (Non-Hispanic)
19.3k ± 915
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.03k ± 419

5.03%

Hispanic Population

2.79k people

5.03% of the people in Valdosta, GA are hispanic (2.79k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Valdosta, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
226,399 ± 11,557 people
India
100,869 ± 7,760 people
Jamaica
46,494 ± 5,282 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 226,399 Georgia residents, followed by India with 100,869 and Jamaica with 46,494.

Foreign-Born Population

3.41%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.89k people

3.17%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.78k people

As of 2021, 3.41% of Valdosta, GA residents (1.89k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Valdosta, GA was 3.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Valdosta, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,323 ± 401
Vietnam
564 ± 140
Gulf War (1990s)
433 ± 159

Valdosta, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.35 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Valdosta, GA employs 23.4k people. The largest industries in Valdosta, GA are Retail Trade (4,327 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,234 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,643 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,910), Transportation & Warehousing ($50,288), and Public Administration ($48,974).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

23.4k

2021 Value

± 1,519

−1.31%

1 Year decline

± 9.14%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Valdosta, GA declined at a rate of −1.31%, from 23.7k employees to 23.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Valdosta, GA, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,454 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,096 people), and Management Occupations (1,733 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Valdosta, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

23.4k

2021 Value

± 1,519

−1.31%

1 Year decline

± 9.14%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Valdosta, GA declined at a rate of −1.31%, from 23.7k employees to 23.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Valdosta, GA, are Retail Trade (4,327 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,234 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,643 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Valdosta, GA, though some of these residents may live in Valdosta, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$30,311

Median earning men ± $3,054

$25,781

Median earning women ± $1,901

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,800), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,906), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($47,303).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($35,583), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,447), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,403).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Valdosta, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Valdosta, GA awarded 2,631 degrees. The student population of Valdosta, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,585 male students and 7,972 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Valdosta, GA are White (1,513 and 58.6%), followed by Black or African American (773 and 29.9%), Hispanic or Latino (164 and 6.35%), and Two or More Races (86 and 3.33%).

The largest universities in Valdosta, GA by number of degrees awarded are Valdosta State University (2,631 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Valdosta, GA are General Business Administration & Management (149 and 5.66%), General Psychology (132 and 5.02%), and Teacher Education & Professional Development (129 and 4.9%).

The median tuition cost in Valdosta, GA for a public four year colleges is $4,371 for in-state students and $15,426 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Valdosta, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 11,557 (31% men and 69% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 11,557 students enrolled in Valdosta, GA, 31% men and 69% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,552 records, of which 68.7% were women and 31.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Organizational Leadership
100 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
121 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
117 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Valdosta, GA was Organizational Leadership with 100 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Valdosta, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Valdosta State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,631 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Valdosta State University with 2,631 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 772 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Valdosta, GA, which is 0.415 times less than the 1,859 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,513 degrees mean that there were 1.96 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 773 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,371) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,212) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Measure

In 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Valdosta, GA was $136,100 in 2021, which is 0.556 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $129,800 to $136,100, a 4.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Valdosta, GA is 38.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Valdosta, GA have an average commute time of 17 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Valdosta, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Valdosta, GA is $35,188. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Valdosta, GA was Census Tract 101.03 with a value of $78,750, followed by Census Tract 103.02 and Census Tract 114.01, with respective values of $77,467 and $71,792.

Housing

Property

$136,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,115

$8,230

Median Property Taxes

±$728

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Valdosta, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Valdosta, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

38.7%

Homeownership

2021

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 38.7% of the housing units in Valdosta, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 39%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Valdosta, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 101.03
Census Tract 103.02
Census Tract 114.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Valdosta, GA was Census Tract 101.03 with a value of $78,750, followed by Census Tract 103.02 and Census Tract 114.01, with respective values of $77,467 and $71,792.

The following map shows all of the places in Valdosta, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$35,188

Median Household Income

± $3,031

21.3k

Number of Households

± 1,226

In 2021, the median household income of the 21.3k households in Valdosta, GA grew to $35,188 from the previous year's value of $33,583.

The following chart displays the households in Valdosta, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Valdosta, GA is from Georgia.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Carpooled (11.6%)
Worked At Home (3.32%)

In 2021, 78.9% of workers in Valdosta, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (3.32%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Valdosta, GA have a shorter commute time (17 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Valdosta, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Valdosta, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Valdosta, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Valdosta, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

31.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Valdosta, GA (16.5k out of 53.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Valdosta, GA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

81.7% of the population of Valdosta, GA has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 8.93% on Medicare, 17.4% on non-group plans, and 3.18% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lowndes County, GA see 1752 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.922% increase from the previous year (1736 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1971 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 550 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,752 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lowndes County, GA

Primary care physicians in Lowndes County, GA see an average of 1,752 patients per year. This represents a 0.922% increase from the previous year (1,736 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lowndes County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 32.5% between 18 and 34 years, 28.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.7% were men and 55.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

18.3%

Uninsured

38.2%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

8.93%

Medicare

17.4%

Non-Group

3.18%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Valdosta, GA grew by 8.61% from 16.8% to 18.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Valdosta, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.