Vidalia is a city located in Toombs County Georgia. Vidalia has a 2024 population of 10,724. Vidalia is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,792 in 2020.
The average household income in Vidalia is $82,421 with a poverty rate of 26.64%. The median age in Vidalia is 37.4 years: 32.9 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vidalia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,598 | 52.16% |
| Black or African American | 4,151 | 38.68% |
| Two or more races | 736 | 6.86% |
| Asian | 190 | 1.77% |
| Other race | 45 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,955 | 2.65 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Married | 1,559 | 3.59 | 75 | 25 |
| Non Family | 1,484 | 1.16 | 48 | 52 |
| Female | 721 | 3.68 | 28.7 | 71.3 |
| Male | 191 | 2.68 | 17.3 | 82.7 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
53.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 392 | 5.78% |
| Associates Degree | 466 | 6.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 748 | 11.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 777 | 11.45% |
| High School Graduate | 2,039 | 30.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 194 | 2.86% |
| Some College | 2,168 | 31.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,689 | 3,432 | 1,164 |
| Black | 2,321 | 2,056 | 272 |
| 2+ Races | 455 | 455 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 316 | 313 | 27 |
| Asian | 145 | 84 | 41 |
| Other Race | 25 | 22 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,201 | $66,429 | $45,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,625 | $84,000 | $56,563 |
| High School Graduate | $29,537 | $56,435 | $20,913 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,120 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,911 | $42,239 | $35,247 |
| Some College | $35,771 | $40,336 | $32,159 |
$36,911
Average Earnings
$42,239
Average Male
$35,247
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.39% of Vidalia residents speak only English, while 6.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,060 | 1,852 | 45.62% |
| White | 5,138 | 580 | 11.29% |
| Multiple | 735 | 307 | 41.77% |
| Hispanic | 414 | 161 | 38.89% |
| Other | 45 | 12 | 26.67% |
26.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.34%
Male Poverty Rate
29.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vidalia is Black, with 45.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vidalia is White, with 11.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.19% |
| Some College | 23.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.26% |
| Male Employed | 16.24% |
| Female Employed | 9.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,383 | $105,714 |
| Households | $47,124 | $82,421 |
| Married Families | $77,455 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,467 | $42,431 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
805
Number of Veterans
721
Male Veterans
84
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 312 |
| Second Gulf War | 220 |
| First Gulf War | 136 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 272 |
| 35 to 54 | 185 |
| 55 to 64 | 155 |
| 75+ | 123 |
| 18 to 34 | 70 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 449 | 10.36% |
| Black | 326 | 10.94% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 6.28% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 7.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.18%
Born in Vidalia
95.83%
Native Born
4.17%
Foreign Born
3.05%
Non Citizen
1.12%
Naturalized
95.83% of Vidalia residents were born in the United States, with 77.18% having been born in Georgia. 3.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,639 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 10,656 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 10,673 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 10,690 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 10,707 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 10,724 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 10,741 | 84 | 0.79% |
| 2022 | 10,657 | -26 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 10,683 | -109 | -1.01% |
| 2020 | 10,792 | 371 | 3.56% |
| 2019 | 10,421 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 10,413 | -14 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 10,427 | -94 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 10,521 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 10,526 | 16 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 10,510 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 10,519 | 19 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 10,500 | 66 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 10,434 | -14 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 10,448 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,491 | -587 | -5.3% |
| 1990 | 11,078 | 685 | 6.59% |
| 1980 | 10,393 | 886 | 9.32% |
| 1970 | 9,507 | 1,938 | 25.6% |
| 1960 | 7,569 | 1,750 | 30.07% |
| 1950 | 5,819 | 1,710 | 41.62% |
| 1940 | 4,109 | 524 | 14.62% |
| 1930 | 3,585 | 725 | 25.35% |
| 1920 | 2,860 | -7,779 | -73.12% |