Valdosta, GA, with a population of 35,141 is located in Lowndes County. With a population density of 874 people per square mile, it is much higher than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Valdosta has many local businesses and organizations that make it unique, such as Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta State University, and many small businesses that serve the community. Year-round outdoor activities like camping and fishing can be found at Reed Bingham State Park or Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area. There are also many sports teams in the area such as the Lowndes High School Vikings football team or the Valdosta Wildcats basketball team that bring together residents for some friendly competition.
The population in Valdosta (zip 31602) is 35,141. There are 862 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Valdosta (zip 31602) is 28.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Valdosta (zip 31602) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Valdosta (zip 31602)
- 38.0% are married
- 11.1% are divorced
- 29.7% are married with children
- 19.8% have children, but are single
Race in Valdosta (zip 31602)
- 56.3% are White
- 34.1% are Black
- 3.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 4.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander