Valdosta, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Lowndes County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
55,222
Population
1,534/sq mi density
$45,849
Median Income
$26,206 per capita
$165,300
Home Value
$214,117 Zillow
$1,000
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
556
Violent Crime/100K
4,095 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$45,849 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$165,300 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
556 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
55,222
Census 2023
Population Density
1,534
per square mile
Land Area
36.4
square miles (94.1 km²)
Median Age
28.9 yrs
26% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 56% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
35.8%
Black
56%
Hispanic
5.9%
Asian
1.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94%
Spanish
5.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.5%
Veterans
6.9%
15% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.4%
5% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.9%
9% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.1%
99% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.486
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 55,222 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,534 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 28.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.5% |
| Female | 54.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.8% |
| Black or African American | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Language
| English Only | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.5% |
| Veterans | 6.9% |
| Disability | 12.4% |
| Health Insurance | 82.9% |
| Uninsured | 17.1% |
| Broadband Access | 76.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.486 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |