Vidalia is a city located in Georgia. With a 2020 population of 10,209, it is the 92nd largest city in Georgia and the 3058th largest city in the United States. Vidalia is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -2.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,473 in 2010. Vidalia reached it's highest population of 11,078 in 1990. Spanning over 18 miles, Vidalia has a population density of 571 people per square mile.
The average household income in Vidalia is $70,468 with a poverty rate of 25.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $587 per month, and the median house value is $118,000. The median age in Vidalia is 35.4 years, 34.6 years for males, and 36.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 74.1 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vidalia was:
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 36,312 | 116 | 0.32% |
| 2019 | 36,196 | 116 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 36,080 | 116 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 35,964 | -171 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 36,135 | 21 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 36,114 | -15 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 36,129 | -25 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 36,154 | 88 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 36,066 | -169 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 36,235 | -160 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 36,395 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,225 | 49.89% |
| Black or African American | 3,629 | 34.65% |
| Some Other Race | 1,080 | 10.31% |
| Two or More Races | 306 | 2.92% |
| Asian | 229 | 2.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.04% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,169 | 2.46 | 46.6 |
| Non Family | 1,647 | 1.18 | 31.9 |
| Married | 1,626 | 3.17 | 68.6 |
| Female | 840 | 3.36 | 31.8 |
| Male | 56 | 5.71 | 60.7 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 639 | 9.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 665 | 9.45% |
| High School Graduate | 2,611 | 37.12% |
| Some College | 1,316 | 18.71% |
| Associates Degree | 407 | 5.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 685 | 9.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 711 | 10.11% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,727 | 3,422 | 1,160 |
| Black | 2,395 | 1,902 | 121 |
| Hispanic | 696 | 262 | 36 |
| Other Race | 584 | 167 | 31 |
| Asian | 203 | 135 | 79 |
| Multiple Races | 9 | 9 | |
| Native American | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among multiple races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.92%.
87.95% of Vidalia residents speak only English, while 12.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.14% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,550 | 1,095 | 30.85% |
| White | 4,825 | 745 | 15.44% |
| Hispanic | 1,473 | 592 | 40.19% |
| Other | 1,080 | 545 | 50.46% |
| Multiple | 288 | 122 | 42.36% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
25.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.05%
Male Poverty Rate
26.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vidalia is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vidalia is White, with 15.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.04%.
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 326 | 7.79% |
| Black | 214 | 7.65% |
| 2 or More | 38 | 100.00% |
13.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
91.38%
Native Born
8.62%
Foreign Born
6.26%
Non Citizen
91.38% of Vidalia residents were born in the United States, with 67.49% having been born in Georgia. 6.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,209 | -97 | -0.94% |
| 2019 | 10,306 | -97 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 10,403 | -37 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 10,440 | -97 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 10,537 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 10,539 | 14 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 10,525 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 10,532 | 20 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 10,512 | 66 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 10,446 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 10,455 | -36 | -0.03% |
| 2000 | 10,491 | -587 | -0.54% |
| 1990 | 11,078 | 685 | 0.64% |
| 1980 | 10,393 | 886 | 0.90% |
| 1970 | 9,507 | 1,938 | 2.31% |
| 1960 | 7,569 | 1,750 | 2.66% |
| 1950 | 5,819 | 1,710 | 3.54% |
| 1940 | 4,109 | 524 | 1.37% |
| 1930 | 3,585 | 725 | 2.29% |
| 1920 | 2,860 | 0.00% |