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Escambia County, AL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Escambia County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 36,665
- 0.0% since 2020
- Households
- 12,808
- Median household income
- $48,225
- +32.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $136,500
- Jobs located here
- 12,506
- Highest market score
- 62
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #408 of 1,771 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 36,665 people live in Escambia County, in 12,808 households. Population estimates put the population change in Escambia County from 2020 to 2025 at 0.0%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Escambia County is $48,225 a year, 40% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 32.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Escambia County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (47).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Escambia County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (62); insurance agencies (57); and real estate agents and brokers (50). Escambia County ranks #408 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
For its number of households, Escambia County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (4.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Escambia County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Escambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 62 | #408 of 1,771 | 5 | 3.9 | $3.1M | 183 | 14 |
| Insurance agencies | 57 | #859 of 2,272 | 13 | 10.1 | $2.3M | 185 | 14 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 50 | #1,026 of 2,176 | 15 | 11.7 | Index only | 199 | 7 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,203 of 2,229 | 18 | 14.1 | Index only | 208 | 14 |
| Pet businesses | 46 | #1,286 of 2,200 | 14 | 10.9 | $625K | 71 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 44 | #1,032 of 1,656 | 6 | 4.7 | $1.9M | 108 | 11 |
| Veterinarians | 37 | #1,043 of 1,485 | 5 | 3.9 | $1.7M | 64 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 37 | #1,460 of 2,070 | 11 | 8.6 | $6.1M | 65 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 35 | #1,847 of 2,405 | 69 | 53.9 | $541K | 82 | 13 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 34 | #1,921 of 2,394 | 68 | 53.1 | $170K | 111 | 27 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 32 | #1,065 of 1,327 | 5 | 3.9 | $2.1M | 68 | 3 |
| Nail salons | 32 | #1,098 of 1,328 | 5 | 3.9 | $1.8M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 31 | #1,615 of 1,886 | 13 | 10.1 | $887K | 90 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | 30 | #1,232 of 1,472 | 11 | 8.6 | $203K | 30 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 28 | #2,096 of 2,378 | 38 | 29.7 | $278K | 62 | 11 |
| Pizza | 27 | #1,855 of 2,090 | 9 | 7.0 | $4.1M | 82 | 31 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 27 | #2,044 of 2,402 | 37 | 28.9 | $1.8M | 53 | 8 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 23 | #1,921 of 2,063 | 12 | 9.4 | $3.1M | 84 | 9 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 22 | #1,175 of 1,302 | 5 | 3.9 | $2.3M | 74 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 22 | #1,630 of 1,707 | 11 | 8.6 | $2.7M | 56 | 11 |
| Convenience stores | 22 | #1,996 of 2,261 | 23 | 18.0 | $2.9M | 37 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 21 | #2,265 of 2,401 | 64 | 50.0 | $165K | 61 | 20 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 21 | #2,273 of 2,405 | 139 | 108.5 | $269K | 72 | 54 |
| Child care and preschools | 19 | #1,501 of 1,611 | 9 | 7.0 | $426K | 43 | 8 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 19 | #1,981 of 2,088 | 12 | 9.4 | $498K | 75 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 17 | #1,719 of 1,769 | 12 | 9.4 | $757K | 86 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 17 | #2,136 of 2,210 | 33 | 25.8 | $590K | 67 | 13 |
| Home repair trades | 16 | #2,030 of 2,057 | 19 | 14.8 | $1.6M | 64 | 29 |
| Hair salons | 16 | #2,266 of 2,339 | 28 | 21.9 | $324K | 75 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 15 | #1,859 of 1,889 | 18 | 14.1 | $2.1M | 50 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 15 | #2,025 of 2,087 | 27 | 21.1 | $721K | 57 | 13 |
| Electricians | 14 | #1,131 of 1,160 | 5 | 3.9 | $5.9M | 49 | 14 |
| Gas stations | 14 | #2,299 of 2,358 | 41 | 32.0 | $859K | 36 | 35 |
| Tire shops | 13 | #1,473 of 1,530 | 11 | 8.6 | $959K | 38 | 4 |
| Gyms | 12 | #1,733 of 1,792 | 9 | 7.0 | $665K | 51 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 12 | #2,361 of 2,385 | 61 | 47.6 | $149K | 70 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 11 | #2,186 of 2,222 | 29 | 22.6 | $1.3M | 42 | 31 |
| Barbershops | 8 | #1,322 of 1,356 | 15 | 11.7 | $605K | 32 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $2.6M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $3.8M | 131 | 7 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $2.2M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $2.2M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $6.5M | 41 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $6.5M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $2M | 99 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $3.8M | 160 | 6 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $9.8M | 116 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $15.3M | Too few | 7 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $10.6M | Too few | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | 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 Escambia 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 | $10.6M | $824 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $35.2M | $2,749 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $37.3M | $2,914 | 72 |
| Groceries | $66.7M | $5,204 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $9.1M | $709 | 71 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.8M | $300 | 52 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6M | $467 | 47 |
| Medical and dental services | $11.5M | $901 | 70 |
| Pets | $8.7M | $683 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $19.5M | $1,520 | 74 |
| Vehicle insurance | $30.1M | $2,354 | 120 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $29.5M | $2,300 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $15.3M | $1,198 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $162.5M | $12,685 | 76 |
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 Escambia County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 36,6650.0% since 2020
- Households
- 12,808
- Median age
- 39.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 945 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 39
- Median household income
- $48,225+32.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $63,450
- Median home value
- $136,500
- Jobs located here
- 12,506
- Daytime population
- 34,504Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Escambia County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Escambia County at 36,665 people in 2025, unchanged since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 12,808 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 32.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Escambia County, AL spend?
Households in Escambia County spend about $162.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $66.7M on groceries and $37.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Escambia County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (47).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Escambia County, AL?
Of the business types scored in Escambia County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (62); insurance agencies (57); and real estate agents and brokers (50) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #408 of 1,771 scored counties.
How does Escambia County, AL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Escambia County is $48,225, 40% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population held level from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $136,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (4.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (63% 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. 38 of the 56 business types have a score in Escambia County, each ranked against other counties.
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