Valdosta, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Valdosta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,026 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1428.1 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.10% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 26.7 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 20,921 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Valdosta grew by 10.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 52,322 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Valdosta has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Valdosta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,364 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.57% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Valdosta is about 41% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Valdosta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $54,839 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $988 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 38.9% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Valdosta is about 4.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $988 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Valdosta spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 129 hours, about 5.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Valdosta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.0 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 129 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,006 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,877 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,003 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Valdosta is 16 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Valdosta has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Valdosta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Valdosta has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Valdosta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.9% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.9% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Valdosta, Georgia.
What is the population of Valdosta, Georgia?
The population of Valdosta, Georgia is 52,026, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Valdosta, Georgia?
The population density of Valdosta, Georgia is 1428.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Valdosta, Georgia?
The median household income in Valdosta, Georgia is $44,364, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Valdosta, Georgia?
The median home price in Valdosta, Georgia is $54,839, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Valdosta, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Valdosta, Georgia is 6.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.