Vidalia: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Vidalia center on a median $49,370 (1.1× below Toombs County median $52,621; 1.6× below Georgia median $77,353), with homes at a median value of $158,500. The surrounding county supports 1,500 jobs (avg $39,939).
- $54,849 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Georgia $75,639).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $49,370 — below the Georgia median ($70,136). Poverty rate 25.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 3.2× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 19.3% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $3,250 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $178,259 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $54,849 (vs Georgia $75,639) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $60,842 |
| Median Household Income | $49,370 (vs Georgia $70,136) |
| Poverty Rate | 25.7% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $49,370 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.8% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 4% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 22.40 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 3.9% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 1,500 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $59,911,456 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $39,939 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 4,757,900 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% (vs Georgia 3.5%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 8 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 7,435 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 929.40 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Vegetable Totals, Cotton, Animal Totals, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 95 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,090 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 47,303 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Fast Food | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 3 |
|---|
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (9)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Nouria 2501 East 1st Street 756 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 31 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER ROME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $55,226,981 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,414.28 (vs Georgia $7,735) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 8,610 people (vs Georgia 37,381) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 76.7% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Pct Walked | 3.9% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 40.2 years (vs Georgia 35.6y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 37.8% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12