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Vidalia, GA


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Vidalia, Georgia

Vidalia, Georgia, in Toombs county, is 77 miles W of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 137 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. The city has a population of 10,491.

The People and Families of Vidalia

In Vidalia, about 48% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Vidalia, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vidalia had a median family income of $40,091. Vidalia enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Vidalia gave more campaign money ($13,130) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Vidalia Housing

Owners occupy 55% of the housing units in Vidalia.

Commuting

In Vidalia, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Vidalia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Vidalia Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Vidalia Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Vidalia College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Vidalia Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Vidalia Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Vidalia, GA

Comparing Vidalia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better26
People Above Poverty26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime23

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