Valdosta, GA Demographics

A map of Valdosta's Population by Race

Valdosta, Georgia had a population of 55,378 in 2020. It was 34.1% White, 54.3% Black, 1.6% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Valdosta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Valdosta is the 17th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Valdosta's White Population

18,863 residents of Valdosta identify as White, or 34.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Valdosta less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Valdosta is ranked #542 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Valdosta is more White than neighboring Remerton (30% White). Valdosta is less White than neighboring Bemiss (54.1% White), Dasher (84% White), Moody AFB (52.9% White), and Clyattville (72.8% White).

Valdosta's Black Population

30,060 residents of Valdosta identify as Black, or 54.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Valdosta considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Valdosta is ranked #124 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Valdosta is more Black than neighboring Bemiss (28.2% Black), Dasher (6.6% Black), Moody AFB (20% Black), and Clyattville (15.6% Black). Valdosta is less Black than neighboring Remerton (59.1% Black).

Valdosta's Asian Population

865 residents of Valdosta identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Valdosta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Valdosta is ranked #164 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Valdosta is more Asian than neighboring Remerton (1.3% Asian), Dasher (0.3% Asian), and Clyattville (1.1% Asian). Valdosta is less Asian than neighboring Bemiss (2.8% Asian), and Moody AFB (4.1% Asian).

Valdosta's Hispanic Population

3,355 residents of Valdosta identify as Hispanic, or 6.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Valdosta roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Valdosta is ranked #264 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Valdosta is more Hispanic than neighboring Remerton (4.7% Hispanic). Valdosta is less Hispanic than neighboring Bemiss (8% Hispanic), Dasher (6.2% Hispanic), Moody AFB (14.8% Hispanic), and Clyattville (7.4% Hispanic).

Valdosta's Native American/Other Population

381 residents of Valdosta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Valdosta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Valdosta is ranked #231 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Valdosta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dasher (0.3% Native American/Other), and Clyattville (0.5% Native American/Other). Valdosta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bemiss (1.2% Native American/Other), and Moody AFB (2.8% Native American/Other).

Valdosta's Multiracial Population

1,854 residents of Valdosta identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Valdosta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Valdosta is ranked #327 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Valdosta is more Multiracial than neighboring Dasher (2.5% Multiracial), and Clyattville (2.5% Multiracial). Valdosta is less Multiracial than neighboring Remerton (4.1% Multiracial), Bemiss (5.7% Multiracial), and Moody AFB (5.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.