County profile · Alabama
Chambers County, AL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Chambers County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 34,253
- −0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 13,434
- Median household income
- $49,656
- +17.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $135,800
- Jobs located here
- 8,841
- Highest market score
- 76
- Insurance agencies, #310 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 34,253 people live in Chambers County, in 13,434 households. Population estimates show Chambers County declined 0.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Chambers County is $49,656 a year, 38% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 17.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Chambers County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chambers County are for insurance agencies (76), real estate businesses (64) and coffee shops and cafes (61). Chambers County ranks #310 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
Chambers County is part of the LaGrange area. For its number of households, Chambers County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (81% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chambers County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chambers 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.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 76 | #310 of 2,272 | 13 | 9.7 | $2.7M | 214 | 5 |
| Real estate | 64 | #389 of 2,229 | 10 | 7.4 | Index only | 400 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 61 | #553 of 2,063 | 5 | 3.7 | $8.1M | 220 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 60 | #541 of 2,176 | 10 | 7.4 | Index only | 318 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 59 | #563 of 1,889 | 6 | 4.5 | $6.8M | 164 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 55 | #669 of 1,771 | 5 | 3.7 | $3.3M | 197 | 21 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 53 | #884 of 2,088 | 5 | 3.7 | $1.3M | 198 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 52 | #849 of 1,886 | 9 | 6.7 | $1.4M | 141 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 50 | #1,040 of 2,087 | 13 | 9.7 | $1.6M | 127 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #1,216 of 2,405 | 54 | 40.2 | $753K | 114 | 13 |
| Home repair trades | 48 | #1,106 of 2,057 | 12 | 8.9 | $2.6M | 108 | 16 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 48 | #1,194 of 2,210 | 19 | 14.1 | $1.1M | 125 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 48 | #1,278 of 2,402 | 22 | 16.4 | $3.2M | 96 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 47 | #1,296 of 2,405 | 91 | 67.7 | $447K | 121 | 48 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 47 | #1,324 of 2,394 | 60 | 44.7 | $208K | 137 | 11 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 42 | #1,089 of 1,656 | 8 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 88 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | 41 | #1,463 of 2,200 | 12 | 8.9 | $789K | 90 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 40 | #979 of 1,451 | 5 | 3.7 | $2.4M | 97 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 40 | #1,192 of 1,707 | 6 | 4.5 | $5.2M | 110 | 13 |
| Convenience stores | 40 | #1,468 of 2,261 | 10 | 7.4 | $7.1M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 40 | #1,657 of 2,401 | 48 | 35.7 | $254K | 95 | 19 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 40 | #1,729 of 2,385 | 47 | 35.0 | $209K | 98 | 4 |
| Gyms | 38 | #1,289 of 1,792 | 5 | 3.7 | $1.3M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 38 | #1,652 of 2,358 | 20 | 14.9 | $2M | 85 | 31 |
| Auto repair shops | 38 | #1,744 of 2,378 | 32 | 23.8 | $381K | 86 | 12 |
| Nail salons | 35 | #1,039 of 1,328 | 5 | 3.7 | $2M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 34 | #1,529 of 2,070 | 9 | 6.7 | $7.9M | 85 | 6 |
| Tire shops | 30 | #1,242 of 1,530 | 6 | 4.5 | $2M | 81 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 24 | #1,426 of 1,611 | 7 | 5.2 | $595K | 59 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 24 | #2,144 of 2,339 | 25 | 18.6 | $393K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 22 | #1,233 of 1,327 | 9 | 6.7 | $1.4M | 44 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 21 | #1,394 of 1,472 | 14 | 10.4 | $151K | 22 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 15 | #2,131 of 2,222 | 22 | 16.4 | $1.8M | 61 | 30 |
| Barbershops | 7 | #1,329 of 1,356 | 13 | 9.7 | $756K | 40 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $7.9M | 66 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $4.1M | 141 | 17 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $2.4M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $2.5M | 281 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $7M | 56 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $13.6M | 267 | 30 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $10.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $15.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $12.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $16.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $12.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Chambers 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).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $12.2M | $908 | 95 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $40.7M | $3,029 | 117 |
| Food away from home | $40.7M | $3,028 | 74 |
| Groceries | $71.3M | $5,309 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $9.8M | $732 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.2M | $310 | 53 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.6M | $489 | 50 |
| Medical and dental services | $12.5M | $930 | 72 |
| Pets | $9.5M | $705 | 78 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $21M | $1,561 | 76 |
| Vehicle insurance | $35M | $2,604 | 133 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $31.5M | $2,343 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $16.6M | $1,232 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $173.4M | $12,907 | 77 |
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 Chambers County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 34,253−0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 13,434
- Median age
- 42.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 597 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 57
- Median household income
- $49,656+17.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $65,288
- Median home value
- $135,800
- Jobs located here
- 8,841
- Daytime population
- 28,412Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Chambers County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Chambers County at 34,253 people in 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 13,434 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 17.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Chambers County, AL spend?
Households in Chambers County spend about $173.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $71.3M on groceries and $40.7M on gasoline and other fuels. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chambers County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chambers County, AL?
Of the business types scored in Chambers County, insurance agencies (76), real estate businesses (64) and coffee shops and cafes (61) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #310 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Chambers County, AL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Chambers County is $49,656, 38% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $135,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (81% 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. 34 of the 56 business types have a score in Chambers County, each ranked against other counties.
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