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Columbia County, FL market data
How Columbia County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 74,094
- +6.2% since 2020
- Households
- 27,430
- Median household income
- $59,205
- +27.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $194,900
- Jobs located here
- 24,625
- Highest market score
- 76
- Collision repair and body shops, #114 of 1,327 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Columbia County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Columbia County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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
Columbia County has an estimated 74,094 people and 27,430 households. Population estimates put the population change in Columbia County from 2020 to 2025 at +6.2%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Columbia County is $59,205, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 27.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Columbia County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Of the business types scored in Columbia County, collision repair and body shops (76), insurance agencies (73) and chiropractors (72) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For collision repair and body shops, that ranks #114 of 1,327 scored counties.
Columbia County is part of the Lake City area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for dentists and orthodontists (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Columbia County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Columbia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collision repair and body shops | 76 | #114 of 1,327 | 5 | 1.8 | $5M | 161 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | 73 | #391 of 2,272 | 34 | 12.4 | $2M | 163 | 23 |
| Chiropractors | 72 | #185 of 1,490 | 8 | 2.9 | $3.4M | 143 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 70 | #252 of 1,889 | 9 | 3.3 | $10.1M | 243 | 13 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 67 | #302 of 1,461 | 8 | 2.9 | $2.7M | 105 | 5 |
| Pizza | 66 | #433 of 2,090 | 13 | 4.7 | $7M | 137 | 50 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 65 | #343 of 1,771 | 20 | 7.3 | $1.8M | 108 | 36 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 65 | #412 of 1,886 | 18 | 6.6 | $1.5M | 154 | 14 |
| Grocery stores | 65 | #541 of 2,070 | 15 | 5.5 | $10.2M | 110 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | 62 | #448 of 1,472 | 8 | 2.9 | $515K | 76 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 58 | #568 of 1,707 | 15 | 5.5 | $4.7M | 99 | 23 |
| Gyms | 58 | #623 of 1,792 | 14 | 5.1 | $1.1M | 86 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 58 | #743 of 2,200 | 31 | 11.3 | $692K | 79 | 13 |
| Veterinarians | 57 | #573 of 1,485 | 12 | 4.4 | $1.8M | 66 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 57 | #869 of 2,405 | 124 | 45.2 | $730K | 110 | 39 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 56 | #559 of 1,493 | 16 | 5.8 | $2.3M | 77 | 25 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 56 | #946 of 2,402 | 57 | 20.8 | $2.7M | 79 | 16 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 54 | #1,020 of 2,405 | 231 | 84.2 | $392K | 106 | 106 |
| Roofing and gutters | 53 | #524 of 1,177 | 8 | 2.9 | $8.8M | 104 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 53 | #900 of 2,057 | 32 | 11.7 | $2.2M | 90 | 43 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 53 | #900 of 2,063 | 24 | 8.7 | $3.8M | 102 | 13 |
| Convenience stores | 51 | #1,100 of 2,261 | 32 | 11.7 | $4.8M | 61 | 7 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #1,141 of 2,339 | 61 | 22.2 | $357K | 83 | 6 |
| Electricians | 50 | #597 of 1,160 | 9 | 3.3 | $7.8M | 65 | 13 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 49 | #718 of 1,302 | 12 | 4.4 | $2.3M | 73 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 48 | #1,179 of 2,176 | 66 | 24.1 | Index only | 105 | 16 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 48 | #1,184 of 2,088 | 29 | 10.6 | $540K | 82 | 8 |
| Spas and skin care | 47 | #1,007 of 1,769 | 32 | 11.7 | $680K | 78 | 3 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,240 of 2,229 | 77 | 28.1 | Index only | 113 | 32 |
| Auto repair shops | 47 | #1,348 of 2,378 | 64 | 23.3 | $387K | 87 | 28 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 46 | #809 of 1,334 | 12 | 4.4 | $1.3M | 65 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 45 | #1,225 of 2,087 | 39 | 14.2 | $1.2M | 93 | 18 |
| Pet stores | 44 | #590 of 974 | 6 | 2.2 | $3.6M | 79 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | 44 | #873 of 1,422 | 13 | 4.7 | $2.1M | 88 | 11 |
| Nail salons | 43 | #892 of 1,328 | 16 | 5.8 | $1.4M | 81 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 43 | #1,519 of 2,401 | 108 | 39.4 | $229K | 85 | 44 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 43 | #1,602 of 2,385 | 128 | 46.7 | $170K | 80 | 14 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 42 | #1,417 of 2,210 | 54 | 19.7 | $854K | 97 | 24 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 42 | #1,455 of 2,222 | 42 | 15.3 | $2.2M | 71 | 50 |
| Car washes and detailing | 38 | #1,032 of 1,451 | 12 | 4.4 | $2.1M | 82 | 8 |
| Gas stations | 38 | #1,684 of 2,358 | 66 | 24.1 | $1.2M | 52 | 49 |
| Tire shops | 37 | #1,108 of 1,530 | 18 | 6.6 | $1.4M | 55 | 6 |
| Barbershops | 33 | #1,058 of 1,356 | 18 | 6.6 | $1.2M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 33 | #1,987 of 2,394 | 199 | 72.5 | $137K | 90 | 95 |
| Child care and preschools | 31 | #1,319 of 1,611 | 20 | 7.3 | $498K | 50 | 22 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 26 | #1,466 of 1,656 | 30 | 10.9 | $912K | 51 | 60 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $11.5M | 74 | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | Index only | 36 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $11.5M | 92 | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | Index only | 242 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $8.3M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $12.1M | 118 | 4 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | Index only | 226 | 6 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $5.2M | 129 | 5 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $36.3M | Too few | 7 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $27.3M | Too few | 4 |
Household spending in Columbia 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 | $24.8M | $903 | 94 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $81.4M | $2,968 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $90.5M | $3,300 | 81 |
| Groceries | $153.1M | $5,582 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $21.7M | $793 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10M | $363 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $15.7M | $571 | 58 |
| Medical and dental services | $27.3M | $997 | 77 |
| Pets | $21.4M | $782 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $46.1M | $1,681 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $69.5M | $2,533 | 129 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $70.3M | $2,564 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $36.3M | $1,323 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $377.3M | $13,756 | 83 |
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 Columbia County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 74,094+6.2% since 2020
- Households
- 27,430
- Median age
- 41.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 797 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 90
- Median household income
- $59,205+27.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $77,718
- Median home value
- $194,900
- Jobs located here
- 24,625
- Daytime population
- 67,243Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Columbia County, FL growing?
Population estimates put Columbia County at 74,094 people in 2025, up 6.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 27,430 households. Median household income rose 27.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Columbia County, FL spend?
Households in Columbia County spend about $377.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $153.1M on groceries and $90.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Columbia County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Columbia County, FL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Columbia County are for collision repair and body shops (76), insurance agencies (73) and chiropractors (72). Columbia County ranks #114 of 1,327 scored counties for collision repair and body shops.
How does Columbia County, FL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Columbia County is $59,205 a year, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $194,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Columbia County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for dentists and orthodontists (50% 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. 46 of the 56 business types have a score in Columbia County, each ranked against other counties.
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