About Valdosta
Valdosta is located in Lowndes county Georgia with a geographic area of 36.0 square miles. The total population in Valdosta is 56,320 with 47.0% male and 53.0% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.9% of the population, under age 18 equal 22.6% of the population and over age 65 is 12.7% of the population. The median household income is $33,583, per capita income is $23,241. There are a total of 21,961 housing units with 39.0% owner occupied. Education includes 29.0% of residents that are high school graduates and 24.6% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Valdosta in the summer is 79 degrees, and in the winter 42 degrees.