Valdosta, GA

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2022 Population

55,266

0.272% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

29.2

1.04% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

28.3%

8.73% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$41,365

17.6% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$152,100

11.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

23,384

0.192% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Valdosta, GA had a population of 55.3k people with a median age of 29.2 and a median household income of $41,365. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Valdosta, GA declined from 55,417 to 55,266, a −0.272% decrease and its median household income grew from $35,188 to $41,365, a 17.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Valdosta, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (55.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (35.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.29%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.73%), and White (Hispanic) (1.51%).

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.

98.3% of the residents in Valdosta, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Valdosta, GA are Valdosta State University (2,592 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Valdosta, GA was $152,100, and the homeownership rate was 40.3%.

Most people in Valdosta, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 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 55.3k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.82% of Valdosta, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.56k people).

In 2022, there were 1.56 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.6k people) in Valdosta, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.26k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.3% of Valdosta, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Valdosta, GA was 98.1%, 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)
30.6k ± 1.27k
White (Non-Hispanic)
19.6k ± 1.14k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.26k ± 447

5.03%

Hispanic Population

2.78k people

5.03% of the people in Valdosta, GA are hispanic (2.78k 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
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

2.82%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.56k people

3.41%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.89k people

As of 2022, 2.82% of Valdosta, GA residents (1.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Valdosta, GA was 3.41%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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-)
1,257 ± 385
Vietnam
646 ± 172
Gulf War (1990s)
283 ± 135

Valdosta, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.95 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 (4,176 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,081 people), and Educational Services (2,562 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($53,009), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,414), and Wholesale Trade ($48,958).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

23.4k

2022 Value

± 1,508

−0.192%

1 Year decline

± 9.16%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Valdosta, GA declined at a rate of −0.192%, from 23.4k employees to 23.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Valdosta, GA, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,277 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,933 people), and Management Occupations (1,677 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

23.4k

2022 Value

± 1,508

−0.192%

1 Year decline

± 9.16%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Valdosta, GA declined at a rate of −0.192%, from 23.4k employees to 23.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Valdosta, GA, are Retail Trade (4,176 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,081 people), and Educational Services (2,562 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

$33,919

Median earning men ± $2,819

$27,374

Median earning women ± $1,995

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($65,063), Wholesale Trade ($62,951), and Public Administration ($57,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($47,758), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,150), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,303).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

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

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 2022, universities in Valdosta, GA awarded 2,592 degrees. The student population of Valdosta, GA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,182 male students and 7,027 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Valdosta, GA are White (1,473 and 57.9%), followed by Black or African American (748 and 29.4%), Hispanic or Latino (184 and 7.23%), and Two or More Races (95 and 3.73%).

The largest universities in Valdosta, GA by number of degrees awarded are Valdosta State University (2,592 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Valdosta, GA are Teacher Education & Professional Development (169 and 6.52%), General Business Administration & Management (159 and 6.13%), and Library & Information Science (121 and 4.67%).

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 2022 in Valdosta, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 10,209 (31.2% men and 68.8% 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 2022 there were 10,209 students enrolled in Valdosta, GA, 31.2% men and 68.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,020 records, of which 68.8% were women and 31.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
102 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
120 degrees awarded
General Psychology
102 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Valdosta, GA was General Health Services with 102 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

2,592 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Valdosta State University with 2,592 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 727 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Valdosta, GA, which is 0.39 times less than the 1,865 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,473 degrees mean that there were 1.97 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 748 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 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,636) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

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 $152,100 in 2022, which is 0.54 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $136,100 to $152,100, a 11.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Valdosta, GA is 40.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Valdosta, GA have an average commute time of 17.2 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 $41,365. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Valdosta, GA was Census Tract 101.03 with a value of $85,882, followed by Census Tract 103.02 and Census Tract 114.01, with respective values of $84,840 and $79,432.

Housing

Property

$152,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$12,481

$8,721

Median Property Taxes

±$757

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

40.3%

Homeownership

2022

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 40.3% of the housing units in Valdosta, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 38.7%.

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 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Valdosta, GA was Census Tract 101.03 with a value of $85,882, followed by Census Tract 103.02 and Census Tract 114.01, with respective values of $84,840 and $79,432.

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.

$41,365

Median Household Income

± $3,408

21.7k

Number of Households

± 1,278

In 2022, the median household income of the 21.7k households in Valdosta, GA grew to $41,365 from the previous year's value of $35,188.

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.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2022, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.224% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2022

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Carpooled (10%)
Worked At Home (4.4%)

In 2022, 78.8% of workers in Valdosta, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (4.4%).

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

17.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Valdosta, GA have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% 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

28.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Valdosta, GA (15k out of 53k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 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

82.6% of the population of Valdosta, GA has health coverage, with 36.8% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 9.37% on Medicare, 19.4% on non-group plans, and 3.05% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lowndes County, GA see 1820 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.88% increase from the previous year (1752 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1893 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 512 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,820 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lowndes County, GA

Primary care physicians in Lowndes County, GA see an average of 1,820 patients per year. This represents a 3.88% increase from the previous year (1,752 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 33.2% between 18 and 34 years, 27.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44% were men and 56% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.4%

Uninsured

36.8%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

9.37%

Medicare

19.4%

Non-Group

3.05%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Valdosta, GA declined by 4.94% from 18.3% to 17.4%.

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.

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