Valdosta, GA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Valdosta was 55,074, a 0.17% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Valdosta's population was 55,168, a decline of 0.45% compared to a population of 55,415 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Valdosta, GA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Valdosta increased by 9,139. In this period, the peak population was 57,183 in the year 2012. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 45,935 - -
2001 45,930 -5 -0.01%
2002 46,483 553 1.2%
2003 46,748 265 0.57%
2004 47,605 857 1.83%
2005 48,052 447 0.94%
2006 48,594 542 1.13%
2007 48,489 -105 -0.22%
2008 51,521 3,032 6.25%
2009 52,262 741 1.44%
2010 54,970 2,708 5.18%
2011 55,793 823 1.5%
2012 57,183 1,390 2.49%
2013 56,135 -1,048 -1.83%
2014 56,365 230 0.41%
2015 55,893 -472 -0.84%
2016 55,897 4 0.01%
2017 56,105 208 0.37%
2018 56,467 362 0.65%
2019 56,552 85 0.15%
2020 55,415 -1,137 -2.01%
2021 55,168 -247 -0.45%
2022 55,074 -94 -0.17%
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Valdosta, GA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Valdosta's population increased by 9,035 (19.67%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Valdosta's population increased by 445 (0.81%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Valdosta's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Valdosta's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 55,074. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Valdosta's population peaked in year 2012 at 57,183.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Valdosta's population was lowest in year 2001 at 45,930.

Valdosta, GA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Valdosta grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Valdosta had an average annual population growth rate of 0.90% per year. Overall the population grew 19.90% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Valdosta's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Valdosta's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.90% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 341. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2007 to 2008, Valdosta's population grew the most with an increase of 3,032 (6.25%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Valdosta's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,137 (-2.01%).

Things to know

Is Valdosta, GA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Valdosta's population decreased by 341 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 247 (0.45%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 94 (0.17%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Valdosta, GA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Valdosta decreased by 1,061 (1.89%). The population was highest at 56,552 in the year 2019 and lowest at 55,074 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.37%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Valdosta, GA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Valdosta population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Valdosta across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Valdosta was 55,074, a 0.17% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Valdosta population was 55,168, a decline of 0.45% compared to a population of 55,415 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Valdosta increased by 9,139. In this period, the peak population was 57,183 in the year 2012. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Valdosta population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Valdosta is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Valdosta population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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