Valdosta, GA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population
150,188
US Senator
Jon Ossoff
Democratic Party
US Senator
Raphael Warnock
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
33.2
1.84% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
20.2%
4.46% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$57,085
4.59% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$201,300
10.4% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
62,674
0.194% 1-year decline

About

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.

97.7% of the residents in Valdosta, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Valdosta, GA are Valdosta State University (2,632 degrees awarded in 2023) and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (2,142 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Valdosta, GA was $201,300, and the homeownership rate was 59.8%.

Most people in Valdosta, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 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 150k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.07% of Valdosta, GA residents were born outside of the country (6.11k people).

In 2024, there were 1.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.2k people) in Valdosta, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 52.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.07k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%
2024 Citizenship
98.1%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.7% of Valdosta, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Valdosta, GA was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Valdosta, GA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    78.2k ± 569
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    52.4k ± 635
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    4.07k ± 726
7.46%
Hispanic Population
11.2k people

In 2024, there were 1.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.2k people) in Valdosta, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 52.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.07k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.46% of the people in Valdosta, GA are hispanic (11.2k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Valdosta, GA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    229,616 ± 11,639 people
  2. India
    106,959 ± 7,990 people
  3. Jamaica
    51,506 ± 5,559 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 229,616 Georgia residents, followed by India with 106,959 and Jamaica with 51,506.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.07%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
6.11k people
3.56%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
5.3k people

As of 2024, 4.07% of Valdosta, GA residents (6.11k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Valdosta, GA was 3.56%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    4,638 ± 678
  2. Vietnam
    2,576 ± 315
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,881 ± 342

Valdosta, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Valdosta, GA employs 62.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Valdosta, GA were Retail Trade (8,787 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,565 people), and Educational Services (6,474 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($62,652), Public Administration ($56,213), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,225).

Employment

Occupations

62.7k
2024 Value
± 2,276
−0.194%
1 Year decline
± 5.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Valdosta, GA declined at a rate of −0.194%, from 62.8k employees to 62.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Valdosta, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,496 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,745 people), and Management Occupations (5,449 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Valdosta, GA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.7k
2024 Value
± 2,276
−0.194%
1 Year decline
± 5.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Valdosta, GA declined at a rate of −0.194%, from 62.8k employees to 62.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Valdosta, GA, are Retail Trade (8,787 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,565 people), and Educational Services (6,474 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$45,559
Median earning men ± $2,217
$32,094
Median earning women ± $1,427

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($72,045), Wholesale Trade ($63,345), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,036).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($54,000), Public Administration ($48,406), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,317).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 293
    Retail Trade
  2. 255
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. 206
    Other Services (except Public Administration)

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $407k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $237k
    Manufacturing
  3. $218k
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Chase Oliver (0.394%)
    Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff
Senator from Georgia2
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 runoff election.
Raphael Warnock
Senator from Georgia3
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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Valdosta, GA awarded 4,774 degrees. The student population of Valdosta, GA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,614 male students and 9,917 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Valdosta, GA are White (2,461 and 52%), Black or African American (1,656 and 35%), Hispanic or Latino (415 and 8.76%), and Two or More Races (117 and 2.47%).

The largest universities in Valdosta, GA by number of degrees awarded are Valdosta State University (2,632 and 55.1%) and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (2,142 and 44.9%).

The most popular majors in Valdosta, GA are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (255 and 5.34%), General Cosmetology (245 and 5.13%), and General Business Administration & Management (244 and 5.11%).

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 2023 in Valdosta, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 14,531 (31.8% men and 68.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 14,531 students enrolled in Valdosta, GA, 31.8% men and 68.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,885 records, of which 67.2% were women and 32.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    121 degrees awarded
  2. General Psychology
    156 degrees awarded
  3. General Health Services
    125 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Valdosta, GA was General Business Administration & Management with 121 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Valdosta State University
    2,632 degrees awarded
  2. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
    2,142 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Valdosta State University with 2,632 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,717 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Valdosta, GA, which is 0.562 times less than the 3,057 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,461 degrees mean that there were 1.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,656 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,371) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,636) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,720) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Valdosta, GA was $201,300 in 2024, which is 0.605 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $182,300 to $201,300, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Valdosta, GA is 59.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Valdosta, GA have an average commute time of 20.6 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.

Housing

Property

$201,300
Median Property Value 2024
±$7,894
$33,981
Median Property Taxes
±$1,411

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 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

59.8%
Homeownership
2024
65.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 59.8% of the housing units in Valdosta, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$57,085
Median Household Income
± $2,101
56.8k
Number of Households
± 2,056

In 2024, the median household income of the 56.8k households in Valdosta, GA grew to $57,085 from the previous year's value of $54,581.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Valdosta, GA is from Georgia.
0.471
2023 Wage GINI in Georgia
0.474
2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2023, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.558% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (80.9%)
  2. Carpooled (9.02%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.33%)

In 2024, 80.9% of workers in Valdosta, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.02%) and those who worked at home (6.33%).

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Commute Time

20.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Valdosta, GA have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% of the workforce in Valdosta, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Valdosta, GA (29.3k out of 145k 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 Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

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Health

85.1% of the population of Valdosta, GA has health coverage, with 35.9% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 9.82% on Medicare, 19.7% on non-group plans, and 5.22% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1,517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1856 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 525 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,517 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,517 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 24.8% between 18 and 34 years, 33.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

14.9%
Uninsured
35.9%
Employer Coverage
14.5%
Medicaid
9.82%
Medicare
19.7%
Non-Group
5.22%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Valdosta, GA declined by 2.24% from 15.2% to 14.9%.

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