Vidalia, GA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

35,657

0.997% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.796% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

19.4%

1.61% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$43,636

4.88% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$99,900

4.5% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

13,639

1.27% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Vidalia, GA had a population of 35.7k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $43,636. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Vidalia, GA declined from 36,016 to 35,657, a −0.997% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,607 to $43,636, a 4.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Vidalia, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25.6%), White (Hispanic) (5.15%), Other (Hispanic) (4.31%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%).

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.

96.6% of the residents in Vidalia, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Vidalia, GA are Southeastern Technical College (781 degrees awarded in 2021) and Brewton-Parker College (62 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Vidalia, GA was $99,900, and the homeownership rate was 65.6%.

Most people in Vidalia, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Vidalia, GA was 2 cars per household.

Vidalia, GA borders .

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

Vidalia, GA is home to a population of 35.7k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.03% of Vidalia, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.79k people).

In 2021, there were 2.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.7k people) in Vidalia, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.84k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Vidalia, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Vidalia, GA was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Vidalia, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
21.7k ± 218
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.14k ± 204
White (Hispanic)
1.84k ± 355

10.6%

Hispanic Population

3.79k people

10.6% of the people in Vidalia, GA are hispanic (3.79k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA 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

5.03%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.79k people

5.23%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.88k people

As of 2021, 5.03% of Vidalia, GA residents (1.79k 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 Vidalia, GA was 5.23%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
565 ± 202
Gulf War (1990s)
307 ± 131
Gulf War (2001-)
299 ± 123

Vidalia, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Vidalia, GA employs 13.6k people. The largest industries in Vidalia, GA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,126 people), Educational Services (1,548 people), and Retail Trade (1,453 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($68,697), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,432), and Transportation & Warehousing ($54,792).

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

13.6k

2021 Value

± 938

−1.27%

1 Year decline

± 9.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Vidalia, GA declined at a rate of −1.27%, from 13.8k employees to 13.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vidalia, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,579 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,378 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,012 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vidalia, 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

13.6k

2021 Value

± 938

−1.27%

1 Year decline

± 9.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Vidalia, GA declined at a rate of −1.27%, from 13.8k employees to 13.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vidalia, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,126 people), Educational Services (1,548 people), and Retail Trade (1,453 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,349

Median earning men ± $2,054

$28,943

Median earning women ± $3,327

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,810), and Public Administration ($44,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,007), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,778), and Public Administration ($35,282).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

311
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
211
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
206
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$259k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$142k
Manufacturing
$58.3k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

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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 Vidalia, GA awarded 843 degrees. The student population of Vidalia, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,053 male students and 1,513 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Vidalia, GA are White (510 and 61.2%), followed by Black or African American (207 and 24.8%), Hispanic or Latino (94 and 11.3%), and Two or More Races (18 and 2.16%).

The largest universities in Vidalia, GA by number of degrees awarded are Southeastern Technical College (781 and 92.6%) and Brewton-Parker College (62 and 7.35%).

The most popular majors in Vidalia, GA are General Health Services (139 and 16.5%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (57 and 6.76%), and General Business Administration & Management (54 and 6.41%).

The median tuition cost in Vidalia, GA for private four year colleges is $17,600.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Vidalia, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,566 (41% men and 59% 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 2,566 students enrolled in Vidalia, GA, 41% men and 59% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,540 records, of which 61.4% were women and 38.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
46 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
15 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
7 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Vidalia, GA was Registered Nursing with 46 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southeastern Technical College
781 degrees awarded
Brewton-Parker College
62 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeastern Technical College with 781 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 271 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Vidalia, GA, which is 0.474 times less than the 572 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 510 degrees mean that there were 2.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 207 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,620) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,524) 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 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 Vidalia, GA was $99,900 in 2021, which is 0.408 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $95,600 to $99,900, a 4.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Vidalia, GA is 65.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Vidalia, GA have an average commute time of 24.9 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.

Median household income in Vidalia, GA is $43,636. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Vidalia, GA was Forsyth County, GA with a value of $120,999, followed by Oconee County, GA and Fayette County, GA, with respective values of $106,165 and $96,084.

Housing

Property

$99,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,039

$8,291

Median Property Taxes

±$709

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.

Rent vs Own

65.6%

Homeownership

2021

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.6% of the housing units in Vidalia, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.7%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Vidalia, GA was Forsyth County, GA with a value of $120,999, followed by Oconee County, GA and Fayette County, GA, with respective values of $106,165 and $96,084.

The following map shows all of the counties in Vidalia, 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.

$43,636

Median Household Income

± $3,568

12.6k

Number of Households

± 836

In 2021, the median household income of the 12.6k households in Vidalia, GA grew to $43,636 from the previous year's value of $41,607.

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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Vidalia, 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 (81.4%)
Carpooled (12.2%)
Walked (3.05%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in Vidalia, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.2%) and those who walked to work (3.05%).

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

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Vidalia, GA have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.55% 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vidalia, GA (6.69k out of 34.5k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

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

83.5% of the population of Vidalia, GA has health coverage, with 32.7% on employee plans, 26% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 2.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1492 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (1508 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1921 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 637 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,492 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,492 patients per year. This represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (1,508 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

16.5%

Uninsured

32.7%

Employer Coverage

26%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

2.1%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vidalia, GA declined by 4.99% from 17.3% to 16.5%.

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.