What is the population of Valdosta, GA?

The population of Valdosta, GA is 55,222 according to the 2023 American Community Survey.

What is the median home value in Valdosta, GA?

The median home value in Valdosta, GA is $165,300.

What is the cost of living in Valdosta, GA?

The cost of living index in Valdosta, GA is 86.3, where 100 represents the national average.

Valdosta, GA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Q: What is the median household income in Valdosta, GA?

The median household income in Valdosta, GA is $45,849.

Lowndes County · Georgia

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Valdosta based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.

Valdosta

National Avg

Georgia Avg

Population: 69Income: 31Home Value: 17Safety: 100Education: 23Median Age: 48Climate: 50Cost of Living: 43

Quick Stats

Population

55,222

2023 ACS

Median Income

$45,849

2023

Median Home Value

$165,300

2023

Median Rent

$1,000

2023

Median Age

28.9

Unemployment

6.7%

Cost of Living Index

86.3

100 = national avg

Valdosta is a city in Lowndes County, Georgia, with a population of 55,222 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Valdosta is one of the communities in Georgia.

The median household income in Valdosta is $45,849, and the median home value is $165,300. The cost of living index is 86.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,000 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, and the median age is 28.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

55,222

Male

25,117

45.5%

Female

30,105

54.5%

Median Age

28.9

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

16.1%

High School or Higher

33.7%

Foreign Born

3.5%

Veterans

5.2%

Married

26.7%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.553

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Black

56.0%

Foreign Born

3.5%

White

35.8%

Black

56.0%

Asian

1.3%

Native American

0.2%

Pacific Islander

0.2%

Two or More

4.6%

Other

2.0%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%

3,247 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

94.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Mexican

1,602 (49.3%)

Puerto Rican

669 (20.6%)

Cuban

65 (2.0%)

Dominican

83 (2.6%)

Salvadoran

48 (1.5%)

Guatemalan

462 (14.2%)

Colombian

9 (0.3%)

Honduran

37 (1.1%)

Other Hispanic

274 (8.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Asian Indian

21 (3.0%)

Chinese

29 (4.1%)

Filipino

115 (16.3%)

Vietnamese

97 (13.7%)

Korean

169 (23.9%)

Japanese

31 (4.4%)

Pakistani

17 (2.4%)

Thai

12 (1.7%)

Other Asian

215 (30.4%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Native Hawaiian

107 (101.9%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Other Native American

117 (100.9%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

51,612

English Only

94.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

1,962 speakers

Limited English

1.9%

Language Distribution

Spanish

1,962 (3.8%)

Other Indo-European

276 (0.5%)

French/Haitian/Cajun

227 (0.4%)

Korean

196 (0.4%)

German

171 (0.3%)

Other Languages

94 (0.2%)

Other Asian

67 (0.1%)

Slavic Languages

46 (0.1%)

Tagalog

30 (0.1%)

Chinese

24 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.0%

Limited English Proficiency

1.9%

Spanish

38.3% limited English

Other Indo-European

27.2% limited English

Korean

50.0% limited English

Other Asian

64.2% limited English

Slavic Languages

26.1% limited English

Tagalog

56.7% limited English

Arabic

100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,889

5.2% of population

Disability Rate

33.7%

973 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$44,950

Unemployment Rate

4.7%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)

48.2%

Gulf War (1990-2001)

30.3%

Vietnam

21.7%

Korea

3.0%

World War II

2.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34

17.7%

35-54

33.9%

55-64

15.7%

65-74

17.7%

75+

15.1%

Male Veterans

2,503

86.6%

Female Veterans

386

13.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$44,950

Non-Veteran Income

$26,761

Difference

$18,189

68.0% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

973

Without Disability

1,916

Disability Rate

33.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

16,847

#1 Ancestry

English

5.6% (3,110)

#2 Ancestry

American

5.1% (2,819)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

4.5% (2,480)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

English

5.6%

American

5.1%

Irish

4.5%

German

3.8%

Scottish

1.9%

French

1.2%

Italian

1.2%

Sub-Saharan African

1.2%

European

1.1%

West Indian

0.9%

Welsh

0.5%

Polish

0.5%

Dutch

0.4%

Scotch-Irish

0.4%

British

0.3%

Hungarian

0.3%

Jamaican

0.2%

Arab

0.2%

Swedish

0.2%

Norwegian

0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

21,979

Family Households

11,497

52.3%

Married Couples

6,369

29.0%

Non-Family Households

10,482

47.7%

Single Mother Households

4,249

19.3%

Single Father Households

879

4.0%

Living Alone

8,271

37.6%

Children Under 18

Total Children

10,398

In Married Couple

4,610

44.3%

With Single Mother

5,159

49.6%

With Single Father

629

6.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$55,863

Married Couple Income

$79,237

Single Mother Income

$38,494

Single Father Income

$36,955

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

920

Grandparents Responsible

322

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$45,849

-37% vs national

Per Capita Income

$26,206

-29% vs national

Poverty Rate

26.8%

+97% vs national

Gini Index

0.4992

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.7%

+29% vs national

SNAP Recipients

23.8%

of households

How Valdosta Compares

Valdosta vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Valdosta is highlighted.

Median Household Income

17th%ilehighest income$45,849

Valdosta, GA has a median household income of $45,849, making it the 23,208th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Valdosta has a higher median household income than 17% of all the cities we measured.

Per Capita Income

24th%ilehighest per capita$26,206

Valdosta, GA has a per capita income of $26,206, making it the 21,287th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Valdosta has a higher per capita income than 24% of all the cities we measured.

Poverty Rate

87th%ilehighest poverty26.8%

Valdosta, GA has a poverty rate of 26.8%, making it the 4,027th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Valdosta has a higher poverty rate than 87% of all the cities we measured.

Unemployment Rate

75th%ilehighest unemployment6.7%

Valdosta, GA has a unemployment rate of 6.7%, making it the 7,828th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Valdosta has a higher unemployment rate than 75% of all the cities we measured.

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Income Distribution

<$25K

29.7%

$25-50K

25.0%

$50-75K

19.2%

$75-100K

11.1%

$100-150K

8.2%

$150-200K

3.3%

$200K+

3.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.7%

+29% vs GA avg

Labor Force

26,754

Employed

23,862

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

16.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

33.7%

of adults 25+

Median Age

28.9

Work from Home

3.9%

of workers

Top Occupations & Wages

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)

Data represents the Valdosta, GA metro area

Highest-Paying Job

General and Operations Managers

Top Median Wage

$74.9K

per year

Occupations Tracked

$15.1K$94.1K$173.2K

General and Operations Managers

Registered Nurses

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

Stockers and Order Fillers

Office Clerks, General

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Customer Service Representatives

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Cooks, Restaurant

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Retail Salespersons

Home Health and Personal Care Aides

Cashiers

Fast Food and Counter Workers

Waiters and Waitresses

Cost of Living

Overall Index

86.3

100 = national avg

-13.7 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$37,975

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$89,760

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing

99.0

Food

85.0

Transportation

70.1

Healthcare

88.0

Utilities

90.8

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$921

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,192

per month

The median household income in Valdosta, GA is $45,849, which is 37.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $26,206. The poverty rate of 26.8% is higher than the GA state average of 18.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4992, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, compared to the state average of 5.2%. The labor force is 26,754. 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 81.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 86.3, which is 13.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 99.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $37,975 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026

Median Sale Price

$205,000

Median List Price

$217,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$129

Days on Market

Active Inventory

181

Months of Supply

5.0

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$202,495

ZHVI — January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,390

ZORI — January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

13.9%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

30.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

93.3%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking

13.9%

Under Contract in 2 Wks

30.6%

Listings with Price Drops

30.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 16.6%List Price ↑ 5.6%Mar 24 → Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

New Listings

Pending Sales

Homes Sold ↓ 48.6%New Listings ↑ 28.6%Pending ↓ 7.5%Mar 24 → Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$129

Median List $/SF

$125

Sale $/SF ↑ 5.7%List $/SF ↑ 2.5%Mar 24 → Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Valdosta, GA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Valdosta, GA metro area, home prices have risen 78.9% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 81.2%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 59.4%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 15.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Valdosta, GA housing market rather than Valdosta alone.

20yr ↑ 78.9%10yr ↑ 81.2%5yr ↑ 59.4%2yr ↑ 15.5%Q3 1993 → Q4 2025

Metro area: Valdosta, GA

Valdosta vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Valdosta is highlighted.

Median Home Value

46th%ilemost expensive$165,300

Valdosta, GA has a median home value of $165,300, making it the 15,094th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Valdosta has a higher median home value than 46% of all the cities we measured.

Median Rent

55th%ilemost expensive rent$1,000

Valdosta, GA has a median rent of $1,000, making it the 10,010th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Valdosta has a higher median rent than 55% of all the cities we measured.

Median Price Per Sq Ft

29th%ilemost expensive $/sqft$129

Valdosta, GA has a price per square foot of $129, making it the 14,654th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Valdosta has a higher price per square foot than 29% of all the cities we measured.

Rent Burden

88th%ilehighest rent burden26.2%

Valdosta, GA has a rent burden of 26.2%, making it the 2,715th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Valdosta has a higher rent burden than 88% of all the cities we measured.

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$165,300

Median Rent

$1,000

Total Housing Units

25,040

Vacancy Rate

12.2%

Owner Occupied

41.0%

Renter Occupied

59.0%

Median Property Tax

$1,643

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$790

Housing Types

Single Family

64.8%

Multi-Family

34.2%

Mobile Home

1.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,643

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.99%

of home value

Median Home Value

$165,300

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,903

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,643) by the median home value ($165,300). In Valdosta, GA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.99%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Valdosta, GA is $205,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 57 days on the market. 13.9% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $129. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,390/month. About 41.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1985. There are 25,040 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,643. The effective tax rate is 0.99%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.56

per 1,000 residents

+114% vs national

Property Crime Rate

40.79

per 1,000 residents

+137% vs national

Total Crimes

2,544

2024

Violent Clearance

44%

cases solved

Property Clearance

18%

cases solved

YoY Change

+57.8%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2022

How Valdosta Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Valdosta vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Valdosta is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI

Violent ↑ 69.4%Property ↓ 29.0%2015 → 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Valdosta police solve 100% of murder cases but only 15% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Crime Type	Category	Count	Rate per 1K	Clearance %
Murder	Violent	4	0.07	100.0%
Rape	Violent	27	0.49	14.8%
Robbery	Violent	63	1.15	49.2%
Aggravated Assault	Violent	211	3.84	45.0%
Burglary	Property	250	4.55	17.2%
Larceny/Theft	Property	1,855	33.79	17.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft	Property	134	2.44	20.1%

Valdosta, GA reported 305 violent crimes and 2,239 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 residents is 113.7% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 44% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,855 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 12.8% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI

Year	Violent	Property	Violent Rate	Property Rate
2024	305	2,239	5.56	40.79
2022	196	1,276	3.52	22.92
2021	207	1,272	3.64	22.38
2020	223	1,852	3.94	32.70
2018	125	2,017	2.22	35.86
2017	180	2,864	3.17	50.49
2016	207	3,057	3.70	54.71
2015	187	3,273	3.28	57.41

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

72.6

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

72.3

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

45.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

47.7

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

Public Assistance

$70.3M

Individual Assistance

$37.7M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

7 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $35.0M

Disaster	Type	Date	PA $	IA $
Hurricane Helene →	Hurricane	Sep 2024	$43.6M	$30.6M
Hurricane Helene →	Tropical Storm	Sep 2024	—	—
Tropical Storm Debby →	Tropical Storm	Sep 2024	$516K	—
Hurricane Debby →	Tropical Storm	Aug 2024	—	—
Hurricane Idalia →	Hurricane	Sep 2023	$20.4M	$3.8M
Covid-19 Pandemic →	Biological	Mar 2020	$114K	$2.5M
Covid-19 →	Biological	Mar 2020	—	—
Hurricane Michael →	Hurricane	Oct 2018	—	—
Hurricane Irma →	Hurricane	Sep 2017	$1.4M	—
Hurricane Irma →	Hurricane	Sep 2017	—	—
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … →	Tornado	Jan 2017	$179K	—
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-l… →	Severe Storm(s)	Jan 2017	$199K	—
Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, and … →	Severe Storm	Apr 2009	$3.5M	$700K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation →	Hurricane	Sep 2005	—	—
Tropical Storm Frances →	Hurricane	Sep 2004	$257K	—
Severe Storms and Flooding →	Severe Storm	Mar 1998	—	—
Severe Snowfall, Winter Storm →	Snowstorm	Mar 1993	—	—
Severe Storms & Flooding →	Flood	Mar 1991	—	—
Drought →	Drought	Jul 1977	—	—
Hurricane Idalia →	Unknown	—	—	—

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

134

Total Claims Paid

$4,950,251

Avg Claim Payout

$36,942

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

Federal Funding

$197,906

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.00

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project Type	Projects	Federal $
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts	2	$92,000
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)	2	$0
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan	1	$7,058
800.1: Miscellaneous	1	$0
91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE	1	$23,848

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Valdosta has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, heat wave. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 134 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $70,258,102 in public assistance recovery funding. $37,700,366 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.6%

5.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.4%

3.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.8%

2.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.2%

5.6pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.3%

Arthritis

24.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

20.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.4%

Loneliness

40.8%

Lack of Support

27.5%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

37.4%

Mobility

17.1%

Cognitive

19.3%

Hearing

6.1%

Vision

8.5%

Self-Care

6.1%

Independent Living

12.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Valdosta has an obesity rate of 41.6%, which is 5.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 16.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.0 mi

Sgmc Health

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Sgmc Health	4.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	Yes
Greenleaf Center	4.0 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Archbold Brooks	17.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	Yes
Southwell Medical, A Campus Of Trmc	20.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	—
Sgmc Health Lanier	21.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Pop. Served

77,511

Violations (5yr)

247

System Name	Pop. Served	Violations (5yr)
VALDOSTA	48,959	11
LOWNDES CO.-NORTH LOWNDES CO. WS	13,190	106
LOWNDES CO-SOUTH LOWNDES	8,303	0
SJ WATER, LLC	764	0
LOWNDES CO.-CREEKSIDE WEST S/D	667	0
SPRING HILL SUBDIVISION	535	0
GREEN MEADOWS #2/QUAIL RUN	367	0
LOWNDES CO.-ALAPAHA PLANTATION S/D	362	127
COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION	311	0
MILL POND PLANTATION	302	0
BOYETTE FARMS	254	0
QUARTERMAN CROSSING SUBDIVISION	230	0
CROSS CREEK SUBDIVISION	219	0
FARMBROOK SUBDIVISION	216	0
INDIAN LAKE HEIGHTS S/D	194	0
LAUREN ESTATES SUBDIVISION	184	0
COUNTRYVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK	176	0
WESTWIND FARM ESTATES MHP	176	0
BROOKSIDE PRIME PROPERTIES-FHB	158	0
HIDDEN VILLAGE SUBDIVISION	146	0
KINGSGATE SUBDIVISION	140	0
BETHANY HILLS WATER SYSTEM	130	0
SETTER POINTE SUBDIVISION	124	0
UNION CREEK HEIGHTS S/D	119	0
POINT NORTH SUBDIVISION	113	0
WEST WINDS SUBDIVISION	111	0
WIREGRASS MOBILE HOME PARK	97	0
KELSEE CROSSING	95	0
GREENBRIAR ESTATES	92	0
CABANA COURT MHP	88	0
SPORTSMANS COVE SUBDIVISION	86	0
DEERWOOD TRAILER ESTATES HOA	84	3
SOUTHERN POINTE SUBDIVISION	76	0
TIGER CREEK MHP	73	0
LOCH LAUREL MOBILE HOME PARK	68	0
BARRETTS MOBILE HOME COURT	65	0
DOGWOOD VILLAS	54	0
PINEY WOOD SUBDIVISION	46	0
PINE BREEZE TRAILER PARK	41	0
RAINTREE VILLAGE	41	0
PECAN GROVE MOBILE HOME PARK	30	0
SHERWOOD MOBILE HAMLET	25	0

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

Total CO₂e

1.3M MT

Top Emitter

PACKAGING CORP. OF AMERICA

1.2M MT CO₂e

Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)

Facility	Sector	CO₂e (MT)
PACKAGING CORP. OF AMERICA Packaging Corp Of America	Pulp and Paper	1,172,618
ADM Valdosta Archer Daniels Midland Co	Other	62,577
ADS-PECAN ROW-EVERGREEN LANDFILLS Waste Management Inc	Waste	46,721

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.

There are 42 water systems serving the area. 247 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.3M metric tons of CO₂e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

81.1%

+3% vs national

Public Transit

0.3%

-67% vs national

Work From Home

3.9%

-58% vs national

Carpool

9.3%

Walk / Bike

2.9%

combined

How Valdosta's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2023

6-Year Avg

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

Nighttime

dark conditions

Year	Crashes	Fatalities	Pedestrian	Cyclist
2023	8	9	3	0
2022	8	8	1	0
2021	16	16	4	1
2020	2	2	1	0
2019	4	5	0	0
2018	6	6	0	0

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Valdosta, GA covers travel times and transportation modes. 81.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 3.9% work from home, which is below the GA state average of 9.3%. 9.3% of workers carpool. 2.6% walk to work. In 2023, there were 9 traffic fatalities from 8 fatal crashes. 3 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.3%

of households

No Internet

15.6%

of households

Total Households

21,979

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

62.3%

Cellular Data Plan

65.1%

Satellite

5.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.0%

No Internet Access

15.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.0%

of households

Smartphone

88.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.5%

of households

Tablet

42.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.0%

Smartphone

88.8%

Desktop / Laptop

68.5%

Tablet

42.4%

Smartphone Only

19.6%

No Computer

7.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1¢

per kWh

-23% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.9¢

per kWh

-26% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.2¢

per kWh

-35% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$151

residential

+4% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Georgia averages 14.1¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $151. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Valdosta vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (¢/kWh)

Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)

Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

77,511

Violations (5yr)

247

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
VALDOSTA	Community	Ground water	48,959	11
LOWNDES CO.-NORTH LOWNDES CO. WS	Community	Ground water	13,190	106
LOWNDES CO-SOUTH LOWNDES	Community	Ground water	8,303	0
SJ WATER, LLC	Community	Ground water	764	0
LOWNDES CO.-CREEKSIDE WEST S/D	Community	Ground water	667	0
SPRING HILL SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	535	0
GREEN MEADOWS #2/QUAIL RUN	Community	Ground water	367	0
LOWNDES CO.-ALAPAHA PLANTATION S/D	Community	Ground water	362	127
COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	311	0
MILL POND PLANTATION	Community	Ground water	302	0
BOYETTE FARMS	Community	Ground water	254	0
QUARTERMAN CROSSING SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	230	0
CROSS CREEK SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	219	0
FARMBROOK SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	216	0
INDIAN LAKE HEIGHTS S/D	Community	Ground water	194	0
LAUREN ESTATES SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	184	0
COUNTRYVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	176	0
WESTWIND FARM ESTATES MHP	Community	Ground water	176	0
BROOKSIDE PRIME PROPERTIES-FHB	Community	Ground water	158	0
HIDDEN VILLAGE SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	146	0
KINGSGATE SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	140	0
BETHANY HILLS WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	130	0
SETTER POINTE SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	124	0
UNION CREEK HEIGHTS S/D	Community	Ground water	119	0
POINT NORTH SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	113	0
WEST WINDS SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	111	0
WIREGRASS MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	97	0
KELSEE CROSSING	Community	Ground water	95	0
GREENBRIAR ESTATES	Community	Ground water	92	0
CABANA COURT MHP	Community	Ground water	88	0
SPORTSMANS COVE SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	86	0
DEERWOOD TRAILER ESTATES HOA	Community	Ground water	84	3
SOUTHERN POINTE SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	76	0
TIGER CREEK MHP	Community	Ground water	73	0
LOCH LAUREL MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	68	0
BARRETTS MOBILE HOME COURT	Community	Ground water	65	0
DOGWOOD VILLAS	Community	Ground water	54	0
PINEY WOOD SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	46	0
PINE BREEZE TRAILER PARK	Community	Ground water	41	0
RAINTREE VILLAGE	Community	Ground water	41	0
PECAN GROVE MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	30	0
SHERWOOD MOBILE HAMLET	Community	Ground water	25	0

77.0% of households in Valdosta have broadband internet access. 62.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.6% of households have no internet access. 19.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 42 water systems, providing water to 77,511 people. A total of 247 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Valdosta is located in Lowndes County, GA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Valdosta.

Election Overview

Source: Lowndes County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

19,487

40.8%

GOP Votes

28,081

58.8%

Total Votes

47,795

Margin

R+18.0%

Shift from 2020

R+6.0pp

vs prior election

📊Election Results by Year

2016–2024

📈Partisan Lean Trend

R+18.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results

Year	Dem Votes	GOP Votes	Total	Dem %	GOP %	Margin
2024	19,487	28,081	47,795	40.8%	58.8%	R+18.0
2020	20,116	25,692	46,355	43.4%	55.4%	R+12.0
2016	14,614	21,308	36,813	39.7%	57.9%	R+18.2

In the 2024 presidential election, Lowndes County recorded 47,795 total votes. Republicans won the county with 58.8% of the vote compared to 40.8% for Democrats, a margin of R+18.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+6.0pp from the previous election.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

381

Total Assets

$1.3B

Total Income

$768.3M

Per 10K Residents

69.0

nonprofits

+52.4% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

Median Assets

$573K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification

Religion

Human Services

Education

Philanthropy

Youth Development

Arts & Culture

Mental Health

Housing & Shelter

Recreation & Sports

Health Care

Animal-Related

Public Benefit

Voluntary Health

Crime & Legal

Environment

Civil Rights

Community Improvement

Food & Agriculture

International

Employment

Public Safety

Social Science

Mutual Benefit

Unknown

90.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.2B of $1.3B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Valdosta

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Organization	Category	Assets	Income	Est.
SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC	—	$783.1M	$491.2M	2021
VSU AUXILIARY SERVICES REAL ESTATEFOUNDATION INC	Housing & Shelter	$145.9M	$7.0M	2007
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC	Education	$78.1M	$41.8M	1985
HARLEY LANGDALE JR FOUNDATION INC	—	$70.6M	$5.6M	1960
SECOND HARVEST OF SOUTH GEORGIA INC	Food & Agriculture	$42.8M	$71.7M	1996
SCINTILLA CHARTER ACADEMY INC	Philanthropy	$28.2M	$12.6M	2015
GEORGE W STRICKLAND JR FOUNDATIONINC	Philanthropy	$26.1M	$12.8M	2006
BGV FOUNDATION INC	Youth Development	$17.1M	$1.1M	2004
GRSP FOUNDATION	Arts & Culture	$16.7M	$1.3M	2020
GEORGIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC	—	$9.5M	$4.2M	1957
LOWNDES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	—	$7.9M	$343K	1992
LOWNDES-VALDOSTA ARTS COMMISSION INC	Arts & Culture	$7.6M	$1.1M	1979
SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC	—	$6.7M	$11.2M	1979
MAILBOX CLUB INC	—	$6.6M	$8.2M	1972
LOWNDES ADVOCACY RESOURCE CENTER INC	—	$6.3M	$2.9M	1993
SOUTH GEORGIA HEALTH ALLIANCE INC	Human Services	$6.2M	$13.5M	1989
GREATER VALDOSTA UNITED WAY INC	—	$6.1M	$3.4M	1977
WIREGRASS GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION-SOUTH INC	—	$5.9M	$826K	1990
VALDOSTA-LOWNDES COUNTY FAMILY YMCA	Human Services	$5.2M	$4.4M	1980
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF VALDOSTA INC	Youth Development	$5.2M	$3.8M	1960
FERRELL SCRUGGS FOUNDATION INC	Philanthropy	$4.7M	$1.8M	2002
R A GRIFFIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC	—	$4.6M	$2.1M	1992
COASTAL PLAIN AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY INC	Community Improvement	$4.0M	$17.1M	1975
BATTERED WOMENS SHELTER INC	—	$3.8M	$2.9M	1989
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC	—	$3.3M	$1.4M	1987
JENNETT FAMILY FOUNDATION INC	Philanthropy	$2.8M	$1.9M	2022
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA	Youth Development	$2.0M	$1.1M	1965
PREGNANCY SUPPORT CLINIC OF VALDOSTA INC	Civil Rights	$2.0M	$3.0M	1993
SANDS HORIZON INC II	Housing & Shelter	$1.7M	$247K	2014
PRICE-CAMPBELL FOUNDATION INC	Philanthropy	$1.7M	$661K	2021
SOUTH GEORGIA REGIONAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC	Philanthropy	$1.6M	$2.2M	2014
CAMP ROCK OF GEORGIA INC	Human Services	$1.6M	$1.8M	2015
HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	Education	$1.4M	$1.5M	1999
PARTNERSHIP HEALTH CENTER INC	Health Care	$1.4M	$14.3M	1998
PEPPER RIDGE DEVELOPMENT LLC	Housing & Shelter	$1.4M	$432K	2006
VALDOSTA JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE INC	—	$1.3M	$184K	1966
GARDEN CENTER INC	Environment	$1.2M	$215K	1953
MIRACLE LEAGUE OF VALDOSTA GEORGIA	Human Services	$1.2M	$265K	2006
SANDS HORIZON INC	Housing & Shelter	$1.2M	$238K	1998
GOLDEN DOME SCHOLARSHIP FUND	Education	$1.2M	$1.3M	2010
VALDOSTA HERITAGE FOUNDATION	—	$892K	$19K	1983
BARNES FOUNDATION INC	Philanthropy	$882K	$308K	2018
CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF LOWNDES COUNTY INC	Crime & Legal	$854K	$934K	1997
RICHARD HILL WUNDERWERKS FOUNDATION INC	Philanthropy	$777K	$147K	2018
LIVING BRIDGES MINISTRY CORPORATION	Religion	$730K	$434K	2014
RAINTREE VILLAGE INC	Human Services	$714K	$2.2M	1969
CHRIS MUSGROVE MINISTRIES INC	Religion	$651K	$310K	2003
CTAE RESOURCE NETWORK INC	Employment	$634K	$1.6M	2003
HUMANE SOCIETY OF VALDOSTA LOWNDES COUNTY INC	Animal-Related	$624K	$342K	1991
RAINTREE VILLAGE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION INC	Human Services	$591K	$723K	2003

View all 381 nonprofits →

Valdosta, GA has 381 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.3B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 62 organizations. 40 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 69.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

357

Total Approved

$171.3M

Jobs Supported

4,292

Per 10K Residents

64.6

SBA loans

+14.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

Top Lender

Synovus Bank

45 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA

7(a)84% of all loans

Loans

301

Total Amount

$147.6M

Avg Loan

$490,330

Median Loan

$147,700

SBA Guaranteed

$112.6M(76%)

Jobs Supported

2,912

50416% of all loans

Loans

Total Amount

$23.7M

Avg Loan

$423,429

Median Loan

$244,500

7(a) — 84%504 — 16%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

14% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$52.6M

31% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$1,072,592

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes

Accommodation & Food Services79 loans

NAICS 72

$55.1M

Health Care & Social Assistance39 loans

NAICS 62

$11.4M

Retail Trade31 loans

NAICS 44

$18.3M

Other Services26 loans

NAICS 81

$7.5M

Retail Trade21 loans

NAICS 45

$10.9M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA

Business	Industry	Loans	Amount
Randall Associates Llc	Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels	2	$5.3M
Tift Hospitality Llc	Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels	1	$5.0M
Outsource Logistics	Freight Transportation Arrangement	1	$5.0M
Gopika Package Llc	—	1	$5.0M
Utility Plastics Llc	All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing	1	$4.8M
Us Press Llc	Commercial Gravure Printing	4	$4.6M
Dallas Wayne Boot Company	—	1	$4.1M
Bo Sunlight Enterprises Inc	Full-service Restaurants	3	$4.1M
Mirsh Enterprise Llc	Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores	1	$4.1M
Akins Llc	Fuel Dealers	1	$3.8M

Valdosta, GA has received 357 SBA loans totaling $171.3M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 301 loans (84% of the total), supporting 2,912 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 56 loans totaling $23.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Valdosta is Synovus Bank with 45 loans. That works out to 64.6 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

Total Population

96,140

Avg Median Income

-$222,187,517

Avg Home Value

-$222,103,905

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Code	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Median Rent	Area (sq mi)
31601	31,495	$34,846	$112,600	$872	159.0
31602	35,347	$55,980	$197,100	$1,046	39.9
31605	24,280	$73,991	$211,900	$1,230	48.8
31606	3,391	$43,411	$188,300	$769	44.6
31698	934	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.1
31699	693	N/A	N/A	N/A	4.5

Valdosta, GA has 6 ZIP codes with a combined population of 96,140. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$222,187,517. The average median home value is -$222,103,905. The average median monthly rent is -$222,221,569.

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