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Bullock County, AL market data

Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Bullock County, each scored against other counties.

Population, 2025
9,780
−4.5% since 2020
Households
3,688
Median household income
$31,310
−17.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Median home value
$81,700
Jobs located here
2,454
Highest market score
42
Restaurants and cafes, #1,523 of 2,405 scored counties

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Survey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure

What this means

An estimated 9,780 people live in Bullock County, in 3,688 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Bullock County declined 4.5%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Bullock County is $31,310 a year, 61% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That fell 17.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.

Set against the U.S., households in Bullock County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 108, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (36).

The highest Groundwork market scores in Bullock County are for restaurants and cafes (42), medical and dental practices (38) and real estate businesses (32). Bullock County ranks #1,523 of 2,405 scored counties for restaurants and cafes.

For its number of households, Bullock County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for auto repair and car care businesses (17% below the U.S. rate) and the fewest for sit-down restaurants (47% below the U.S. rate).

All 56 business types in Bullock County

Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bullock County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.

Every business type in Bullock County, AL, highest Groundwork market score first, with its rank among counties, listings, listings per 10,000 households, spending per listing and official establishments
Business typeScoreRank among countiesListingsPer 10k householdsSpending per listingSpending per listing vs. U.S. (100)Official establishments
Restaurants and cafes42#1,523 of 2,4052465.1$380K1024
Doctors, dentists and clinics38#1,738 of 2,394924.4$317K208Under 3
Real estate32#1,994 of 2,229513.6Index only192Under 3
Fast food and sandwich shops29#1,878 of 2,222513.6$1.8M603
Sit-down restaurants27#2,140 of 2,4051232.5$759K114Under 3
Salons, barbers and spas23#2,254 of 2,385924.4$246K116Under 3
Auto repair and car care20#2,267 of 2,4011129.8$245K91Under 3
Auto repair shops16#2,313 of 2,378719.0$384K86Under 3
Gas stations14#2,292 of 2,358821.7$1.2M496
Grocery and convenience stores13#2,317 of 2,402821.7$2.2M645
Hair salons7#2,322 of 2,339719.0$317K74Under 3
Grocery stores3#2,065 of 2,070616.3$2.9M313
Funeral homesNot scoredNot scored410.8$140K21Under 3
Insurance agenciesNot scoredNot scored410.8$2M156Under 3
Pet businessesNot scoredNot scored410.8$521K59Under 3
Real estate agents and brokersNot scoredNot scored410.8Index only191Under 3
Bakeries and dessert shopsNot scoredNot scored38.1$3M73Under 3
Clothing, shoes and laundryNot scoredNot scored25.4$2.5MToo fewUnder 3
Dentists and orthodontistsNot scoredNot scored25.4$1.4MToo fewUnder 3
Landscaping and lawn careNot scoredNot scored25.4$1.9MToo fewUnder 3
Lawn, cleaning and pest controlNot scoredNot scored25.4$1.9MToo fewUnder 3
Primary care and pediatricsNot scoredNot scored25.4$1.4MToo fewUnder 3
Clothing and shoe storesNot scoredNot scored12.7$5MToo fewUnder 3
Collision repair and body shopsNot scoredNot scored12.7$2.7MToo fewUnder 3
Convenience storesNot scoredNot scored12.7$17.3MToo fewUnder 3
Dry cleanersNot scoredNot scored12.7$5MToo fewUnder 3
Home repair tradesNot scoredNot scored12.7$7.1MToo fewUnder 3
Mortgage brokers and lendersNot scoredNot scored12.7Index onlyToo fewUnder 3
Nail salonsNot scoredNot scored12.7$2.2MToo fewUnder 3
Pet grooming and boardingNot scoredNot scored12.7$2.1MToo fewUnder 3
Pet storesNot scoredNot scored12.7$2.1MToo fewUnder 3
Physical therapyNot scoredNot scored12.7$2.9MToo fewUnder 3
PizzaNot scoredNot scored12.7$9.1MToo few3
Roofing and guttersNot scoredNot scored12.7$7.1MToo fewUnder 3
Spas and skin careNot scoredNot scored12.7$2.2MToo fewUnder 3
Tire shopsNot scoredNot scored12.7$2.7MToo fewUnder 3
VeterinariansNot scoredNot scored12.7$2.1MToo fewUnder 3
BarbershopsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Car washes and detailingNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Child care and preschoolsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
ChiropractorsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Coffee shops and cafesNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
ElectriciansNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
GymsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Gyms, studios and classesNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Home inspectorsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
House cleaningNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
HVAC and plumbingNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
LaundromatsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Martial arts and dance studiosNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Oil change and quick lubeNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Optometrists and eye careNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Pest controlNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Property managementNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Urgent care and walk-in clinicsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Yoga, Pilates and fitness studiosNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3

Household spending in Bullock County

What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).

Annual household spending in Bullock County, AL by line, per household, and against the U.S.
Spending lineA year, all householdsPer householdIndex vs. U.S. (100)
Vehicle maintenance and repairs$2.7M$73076
Gasoline and other fuels$9.3M$2,51997
Food away from home$9.1M$2,47161
Groceries$17.3M$4,69574
Personal care products and services$2.2M$60160
Child care and other personal services$950K$25844
Memberships, classes and admissions$1.3M$35036
Medical and dental services$2.9M$77460
Pets$2.1M$56562
Clothing, shoes and related services$5M$1,34465
Vehicle insurance$7.8M$2,121108
Home repairs, maintenance and insurance$7.1M$1,93564
Lawn care, cleaning and other household services$3.8M$1,03673
Rent and homeowner costs$41.6M$11,27168

Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.

Population and households in Bullock County

Population, 2025 estimate
9,780−4.5% since 2020
Households
3,688
Median age
41.6
Homes lived in by their owners
67%
Vehicles per household
1.6
Land area
623 sq. mi.
People per square mile
16
Median household income
$31,310−17.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Average household income
$45,506
Median home value
$81,700
Jobs located here
2,454
Daytime population
8,815Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here

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Questions

How fast is Bullock County, AL growing?

Population estimates put Bullock County at 9,780 people in 2025, down 4.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 3,688 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income fell 17.1%, before inflation.

How much do households in Bullock County, AL spend?

Households in Bullock County spend about $41.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $17.3M on groceries and $9.3M on gasoline and other fuels. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bullock County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 108, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (36).

Which business types have the highest market scores in Bullock County, AL?

Of the business types scored in Bullock County, restaurants and cafes (42), medical and dental practices (38) and real estate businesses (32) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For restaurants and cafes, that ranks #1,523 of 2,405 scored counties.

How does Bullock County, AL compare with the U.S.?

Median household income in Bullock County is $31,310, 61% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 4.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $81,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for auto repair and car care businesses (17% below the U.S. rate) and lowest for sit-down restaurants (47% below the U.S. rate).

What is the Groundwork market score?

The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 12 of the 56 business types have a score in Bullock County, each ranked against other counties.

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