Town · Louisiana
Vidalia, Louisiana
Vidalia, town, in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. Vidalia had 3,925 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,027 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,928 (±25). GEOID 2278470.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,925
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,027 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,928 ±25
Median household income
$48,250
±$7,515 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$152,500
±$18,645 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$1,127
±$74 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Vidalia and what county is it in?
Vidalia is a town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It covers 2.6 square miles of land, 1,552 residents per square mile in 2020.
Vidalia is in the Natchez, MS-LA micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Vidalia, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,925 people lived in Vidalia on July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 4,027 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,928 (±25).
| Measure | Vidalia | Concordia Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,928 ±25 | 18,174 | −40 |
| Households | 1,582 ±141 | 6,778 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.22 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,782 ±165 | 9,040 | no clear change |
Vidalia's population since 2000
From 4,543 in 2000 to 3,925 in 2025: down 13.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Vidalia as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Vidalia?
The median resident of Vidalia is 37.1 years old; 27.4% are under 18 and 21.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 17.9%.
| Measure | Vidalia | Concordia Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 ±5.9 | 38.4 | +7.2 |
| Under 18 years | 27.4% ±3.5 pts | 23.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.8% ±4.7 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Male | 51.0% ±4.1 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.1% ±5.7 pts | 55.5% | +14.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.9% ±5.5 pts | 39.0% | −13.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1% ±2.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 18.1% ±3.8 pts | 22.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8% ±2.7 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6% ±4.8 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.5% ±6.4 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.4% ±5.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.2% ±5.8 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Vidalia earn?
Half of Vidalia's 1,582 households earn less than $48,250 a year (±$7,515), against $39,943 in Concordia Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $46,939 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Vidalia | Concordia Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,250 ±$7,515 | $39,943 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,325 ±$12,262 | $65,333 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,720 ±$5,825 | $25,449 | +$9,929 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.7% ±6.1 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.0% ±11.2 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9% ±5.6 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% ±4.1 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9% ±4.9 pts | 81.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Vidalia?
Owners occupy 72.6% of Vidalia's occupied homes and renters 27.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $152,500 by its owner (±$18,645). The median renter pays $1,127 a month including utilities, and 42.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Vidalia | Concordia Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $152,500 ±$18,645 | $103,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,127 ±$74 | $771 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.5% ±21.3 pts | 50.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,185 ±$106 | $1,148 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.6% ±7.9 pts | 74.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.4% ±7.9 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,782 ±165 | 9,040 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 95.2% ±3.4 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% ±2.9 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.6% ±3.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4% ±1.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% ±3.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Vidalia building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Vidalia in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across Louisiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Vidalia work and get to work?
90.0% of Vidalia's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 14.5 minutes.
| Measure | Vidalia | Concordia Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.1% ±7.3 pts | 46.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±4.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 90.0% ±4.4 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2% ±3.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±2.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.5 min ±2.7 | 21.1 min | −11.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Vidalia?
1 census tract lies mostly in Vidalia (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4Concordia Parish | 4,168 | $45,905 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Vidalia) · Census block assignment files
How does Vidalia compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Vidalia is the 5,545th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 76th-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
Vidalia ranks 160th of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 76th | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 67th | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 70th | 263 |
| Median household income | 160th | 251 |
| Per capita income | 88th | 263 |
| Median home value | 158th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 60th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 132nd | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 85th | 229 |
| Median age | 152nd | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 111th | 260 |
| Travel time to work | 255th | 260 |
Vidalia's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Vidalia with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Vidalia?
20 of the 57 figures for Vidalia on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Vidalia are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Vidalia.