Vidalia micropolitan area
Encyclopedia
The Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau
, is an area consisting of two counties in Georgia
, anchored by the city of Vidalia
.
As of the 2000 census
, the μSA had a population of 34,337 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 36,889).
of 2000, there were 34,337 people, 12,796 households, and 8,888 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 69.30% White, 24.90% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 4.57% from other races
, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.52% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $28,526, and the median income for a family was $36,448. Males had a median income of $27,280 versus $19,697 for females. The per capita income
for the μSA was $14,217.
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, is an area consisting of two counties in Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, anchored by the city of Vidalia
Vidalia, Georgia
Vidalia, is a city in Toombs and very slightly into Montgomery counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 10,491. It is the largest city in Toombs, but is not the county seat...
.
As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, the μSA had a population of 34,337 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 36,889).
Communities
- Cities
- AileyAiley, GeorgiaAiley is a city in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States. The population was 394 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Ailey is located at ....
- LyonsLyons, GeorgiaLyons is a city in Toombs County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,169 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Toombs County.Lyons is part of the Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Mount VernonMount Vernon, GeorgiaMount Vernon is a city in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,082 at the 2000 census. It is home to the Baptist-affiliated Brewton-Parker College.Mount Vernon is part of the Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Santa ClausSanta Claus, GeorgiaSanta Claus is a city in Toombs County, Georgia, United States. The population was 250 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area....
- VidaliaVidalia, GeorgiaVidalia, is a city in Toombs and very slightly into Montgomery counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 10,491. It is the largest city in Toombs, but is not the county seat...
(Principal city) - UvaldaUvalda, GeorgiaUvalda is a city in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States. The population was 530 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Uvalda is located at ....
- Ailey
- Towns
- AlstonAlston, GeorgiaAlston is a town in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States. The population was 159 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Alston is located at ....
- HiggstonHiggston, GeorgiaHiggston is a town in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States. The population was 316 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Higgston is located at ....
- Alston
- Village
- TarrytownTarrytown, GeorgiaTarrytown is a city in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States. The population was 100 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area.- Geography :Tarrytown is located at 32°19'9" North, 82°33'34" West ....
- Tarrytown
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 34,337 people, 12,796 households, and 8,888 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 69.30% White, 24.90% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 4.57% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.52% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $28,526, and the median income for a family was $36,448. Males had a median income of $27,280 versus $19,697 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the μSA was $14,217.