Vidalia, GA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    35,742
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.7
    0.533% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    22.1%
    16.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $52,500
    2.43% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $133,500
    6.97% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    14,835
    0.46% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Vidalia, 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.

    95.7% of the residents in Vidalia, GA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Vidalia, GA are Southeastern Technical College (921 degrees awarded in 2024) and Brewton-Parker College (196 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Vidalia, GA was $133,500, and the homeownership rate was 64.2%.

    Most people in Vidalia, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Vidalia, GA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Vidalia, GA is home to a population of 35.7k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.5% of Vidalia, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.97k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.2k people) in Vidalia, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.42k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.57k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.7% of Vidalia, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Vidalia, GA was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Vidalia, GA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      21.2k ± 283
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      8.42k ± 382
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      1.57k ± 299
    11%
    Hispanic Population
    3.92k people

    In 2024, there were 2.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.2k people) in Vidalia, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.42k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.57k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11% of the people in Vidalia, GA are hispanic (3.92k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Georgia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      232,075 ± 11,701 people
    2. India
      112,556 ± 8,194 people
    3. Jamaica
      54,537 ± 5,719 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.5%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.97k people
    5.38%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.92k people

    As of 2024, 5.5% of Vidalia, GA residents (1.97k 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 Vidalia, GA was 5.38%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      535 ± 133
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      440 ± 165
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      253 ± 114

    Vidalia, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    84.6% of the population of Vidalia, GA has health coverage, with 35.2% on employee plans, 23.5% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 2.32% 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, 47.9% were men and 52.1% 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).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    15.4%
    Uninsured
    35.2%
    Employer Coverage
    23.5%
    Medicaid
    11.3%
    Medicare
    12.2%
    Non-Group
    2.32%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vidalia, GA declined by 4.16% from 16.1% to 15.4%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Vidalia, GA employs 14.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Vidalia, GA were Manufacturing (1,996 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,860 people), and Retail Trade (1,532 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($89,896), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,087), and Information ($55,984).

    Employment

    Occupations

    14.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 942
    0.46%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.94%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Vidalia, GA grew at a rate of 0.46%, from 14.8k employees to 14.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vidalia, GA, are Management Occupations (1,524 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,388 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,257 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vidalia, GA.

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    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

    14.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 942
    0.46%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.94%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Vidalia, GA grew at a rate of 0.46%, from 14.8k employees to 14.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vidalia, GA, are Manufacturing (1,996 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,860 people), and Retail Trade (1,532 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Vidalia, GA, though some of these residents may live in Vidalia, 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

    $41,201
    Median earning men ± $4,281
    $33,520
    Median earning women ± $2,912

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,578), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,000), and Wholesale Trade ($57,788).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,476), Construction ($50,577), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,324).

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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. 76
      Retail Trade
    2. 55
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 52
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $152k
      Wholesale Trade
    2. $102k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $79.4k
      Manufacturing

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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 13 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.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Vidalia, GA awarded 1,117 degrees. The student population of Vidalia, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,439 male students and 1,802 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Vidalia, GA are White (635 and 58.6%), Black or African American (281 and 25.9%), Hispanic or Latino (127 and 11.7%), and Two or More Races (26 and 2.4%).

    The largest universities in Vidalia, GA by number of degrees awarded are Southeastern Technical College (921 and 82.5%) and Brewton-Parker College (196 and 17.5%).

    The most popular majors in Vidalia, GA are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (169 and 15.1%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (101 and 9.04%), and Welding Technology (94 and 8.42%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $18,400.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Vidalia, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,241 (44.4% men and 55.6% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 3,241 students enrolled in Vidalia, GA, 44.4% men and 55.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,775 records, of which 56.8% were women and 43.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
      169 degrees awarded
    2. Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
      101 degrees awarded
    3. Welding Technology
      87 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Vidalia, GA was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 169 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Vidalia, GA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Southeastern Technical College
      921 degrees awarded
    2. Brewton-Parker College
      196 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeastern Technical College with 921 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 486 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Vidalia, GA, which is 0.77 times less than the 631 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 635 degrees mean that there were 2.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 281 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,720) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,975) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Vidalia, GA was $133,500 in 2024, which is 0.401 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $124,800 to $133,500, a 6.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Vidalia, GA is 64.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Vidalia, GA have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Vidalia, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $133,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,323
    $8,694
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$654

    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 Vidalia, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    64.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 64.2% of the housing units in Vidalia, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

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

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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.
    $52,500
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,172
    13.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 876

    In 2024, the median household income of the 13.6k households in Vidalia, GA declined from $52,500 from the previous year's value of $53,809.

    The following chart displays the households in Vidalia, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Vidalia, GA is from Georgia.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Georgia
    0.471
    2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.1%)
    2. Carpooled (11.8%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.81%)

    In 2024, 79.1% of workers in Vidalia, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.8%) and those who worked at home (4.81%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    22.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Vidalia, GA have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.37% of the workforce in Vidalia, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    22.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vidalia, GA (7.61k out of 34.5k 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 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Vidalia, 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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