Valdosta, GA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Valdosta

Joree Springs / Lakeland Forest

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Valdosta

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

28.4%

Households with Children

27.5%

School Enrollment K-12

6,695

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.2%
School Age (5-17): 16.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 36.0%
Working Age (35-54): 19.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.0%
Seniors (65+): 14.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.3%
High School / GED: 31.7%
Some College or Associate's: 28.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.1%
Single Parents: 15.3%
Couples & Adults: 22.8%
Living Alone: 49.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 55.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 55.8%
Puerto Rican: 18.3%
Cuban: 2.3%
Dominican: 2.7%
Central American: 12.3%
South American: 2.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 58.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 63.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.3%
Caribbean: 0.6%
Other Black: 35.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 59.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 35.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.0%
Spanish: 3.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.6%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 14.8%
Not Enrolled: 66.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources