Valdosta, GA Demographics

A map of Valdosta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	30,613	30,060	55.4%	54.3%
White	19,265	18,863	34.9%	34.1%
Hispanic	3,077	3,355	5.6%	6.1%
Multiracial	1,438	1,854	2.6%	3.3%
Asian	651	865	1.2%	1.6%
Native American/Other	208	381	0.4%	0.7%

Valdosta, Georgia has an estimated population of 55,252, a less than 1% change from the 55,378 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.4% Black, 34.9% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valdosta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Valdosta has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Valdosta, that probability was 58.4% in 2020 and 56.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Valdosta is ranked the 19th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. 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 was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Valdosta's White Population

19,265 residents of Valdosta, or 34.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valdosta is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Valdosta ranks 542nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valdosta's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Valdosta's population has increased from 34.1% to 34.9%.

Valdosta is more White than neighboring Remerton (17.3% White). Valdosta is less White than neighboring Bemiss (50.8% White), Dasher (62.3% White), Moody AFB (53.7% White), and Clyattville (88.4% White).

Valdosta's Black Population

30,613 residents of Valdosta, or 55.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valdosta is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Valdosta ranks 124th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valdosta's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Black residents' share of Valdosta's population has increased from 54.3% to 55.4%.

Valdosta is more Black than neighboring Bemiss (28.4% Black), Dasher (6% Black), Moody AFB (29.9% Black), and Clyattville (11.6% Black). Valdosta is less Black than neighboring Remerton (74.1% Black).

Valdosta's Asian Population

651 residents of Valdosta, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valdosta is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Valdosta ranks 170th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valdosta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.7%. Asian residents' share of Valdosta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Valdosta is more Asian than neighboring Dasher (0.2% Asian), and Clyattville (0% Asian). Valdosta is less Asian than neighboring Remerton (2.6% Asian), Bemiss (2.7% Asian), and Moody AFB (2% Asian).

Valdosta's Hispanic Population

3,077 residents of Valdosta, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valdosta is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Valdosta ranks 268th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valdosta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Valdosta's population has decreased from 6.1% to 5.6%.

Valdosta is more Hispanic than neighboring Remerton (5.3% Hispanic), and Clyattville (0% Hispanic). Valdosta is less Hispanic than neighboring Bemiss (11.8% Hispanic), Dasher (29% Hispanic), and Moody AFB (8.3% Hispanic).

Valdosta's Native American/Other Population

208 residents of Valdosta, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Valdosta is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Valdosta ranks 261st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valdosta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valdosta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Valdosta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Remerton (0% Native American/Other), and Clyattville (0% Native American/Other). Valdosta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bemiss (0.9% Native American/Other), and Dasher (0.7% Native American/Other).

Valdosta's Multiracial Population

1,438 residents of Valdosta, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valdosta is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Valdosta ranks 327th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valdosta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Valdosta's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.6%.

Valdosta is more Multiracial than neighboring Remerton (0.6% Multiracial), Dasher (1.7% Multiracial), and Clyattville (0% Multiracial). Valdosta is less Multiracial than neighboring Bemiss (5.4% Multiracial), and Moody AFB (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.