Demographics & People — Valdosta, Georgia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 55,222 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~55,300 |
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| Median Age | 28.9 |
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| Total Households | 21,979 |
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| Family Households | 11,497 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,749 |
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| Black or African American | 30,899 |
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| Asian | 706 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,249 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 30,297 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 12,662 |
| English | 3,285 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,779 |
| Irish | 2,546 |
| American | 2,460 |
| German | 1,803 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,527 |
| Scottish | 787 |
| Italian | 770 |
Language
| English Only | 48,507 |
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| Spanish | 1,962 |
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| Population 5+ | 51,612 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,669 |
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| Population 18+ | 42,101 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Valdosta, Georgia.
