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Suwannee County, FL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Suwannee County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 48,149
- +10.6% since 2020
- Households
- 16,112
- Median household income
- $56,658
- +18.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $171,600
- Jobs located here
- 11,204
- Highest market score
- 88
- Insurance agencies, #84 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 48,149 people live in Suwannee County, in 16,112 households. Population estimates show Suwannee County grew 10.6% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Suwannee County is $56,658 a year, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 18.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Suwannee County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Suwannee County are for insurance agencies (88), bakeries and dessert shops (77) and sit-down restaurants (72). Suwannee County ranks #84 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
For its number of households, Suwannee County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (65% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (61% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Suwannee County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Suwannee 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 | 88 | #84 of 2,272 | 14 | 8.7 | $2.9M | 230 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 77 | #122 of 1,889 | 5 | 3.1 | $10.3M | 248 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 72 | #321 of 2,405 | 54 | 33.5 | $952K | 143 | 18 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 72 | #325 of 2,087 | 12 | 7.4 | $2.2M | 173 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 70 | #216 of 2,057 | 15 | 9.3 | $2.7M | 111 | 17 |
| Pizza | 69 | #330 of 2,090 | 7 | 4.3 | $7.3M | 144 | 28 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 69 | #429 of 2,405 | 106 | 65.8 | $485K | 131 | 51 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 66 | #499 of 2,394 | 63 | 39.1 | $248K | 163 | 19 |
| Funeral homes | 65 | #369 of 1,472 | 7 | 4.3 | $429K | 63 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 65 | #530 of 2,210 | 19 | 11.8 | $1.4M | 158 | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 62 | #398 of 1,490 | 5 | 3.1 | $3.1M | 131 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 62 | #466 of 2,176 | 19 | 11.8 | Index only | 210 | 15 |
| Real estate | 62 | #501 of 2,229 | 26 | 16.1 | Index only | 193 | 19 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 62 | #508 of 1,886 | 11 | 6.8 | $1.4M | 145 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | 62 | #625 of 2,070 | 9 | 5.6 | $9.8M | 106 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #700 of 2,339 | 30 | 18.6 | $415K | 96 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 56 | #661 of 1,707 | 12 | 7.4 | $3.4M | 71 | 8 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 56 | #790 of 2,063 | 15 | 9.3 | $3.4M | 93 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 55 | #938 of 2,261 | 14 | 8.7 | $6.3M | 80 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 54 | #725 of 1,656 | 13 | 8.1 | $1.2M | 68 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 54 | #1,027 of 2,402 | 31 | 19.2 | $2.9M | 84 | 11 |
| Nail salons | 53 | #597 of 1,328 | 7 | 4.3 | $1.8M | 106 | 3 |
| Barbershops | 53 | #621 of 1,356 | 6 | 3.7 | $2.1M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 53 | #974 of 2,200 | 22 | 13.7 | $549K | 62 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 51 | #841 of 1,769 | 12 | 7.4 | $1M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 50 | #1,186 of 2,385 | 56 | 34.8 | $222K | 105 | 10 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 49 | #1,193 of 2,222 | 21 | 13.0 | $2.4M | 80 | 28 |
| Auto repair and car care | 47 | #1,351 of 2,401 | 68 | 42.2 | $211K | 78 | 21 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 46 | #842 of 1,493 | 12 | 7.4 | $1.7M | 59 | 16 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 45 | #783 of 1,327 | 6 | 3.7 | $2.4M | 77 | 5 |
| Tire shops | 45 | #917 of 1,530 | 9 | 5.6 | $1.6M | 64 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #1,072 of 1,771 | 18 | 11.2 | $1.2M | 69 | 25 |
| Gas stations | 45 | #1,411 of 2,358 | 29 | 18.0 | $1.6M | 68 | 29 |
| Child care and preschools | 44 | #989 of 1,611 | 9 | 5.6 | $613K | 61 | 9 |
| Auto repair shops | 41 | #1,627 of 2,378 | 44 | 27.3 | $325K | 73 | 17 |
| Pet stores | 37 | #689 of 974 | 5 | 3.1 | $2.4M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 37 | #1,333 of 1,792 | 11 | 6.8 | $811K | 62 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 36 | #1,625 of 2,088 | 19 | 11.8 | $470K | 71 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 35 | #1,104 of 1,485 | 9 | 5.6 | $1.3M | 49 | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 30 | #1,146 of 1,334 | 8 | 5.0 | $1.1M | 55 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | 25 | #392 of 415 | 6 | 3.7 | Index only | 14 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $3.9M | 163 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $4.8M | 190 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $13.5M | 112 | 9 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $7M | 109 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $5.2M | 166 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $7M | 68 | 6 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $13.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $26.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $14.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 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 Suwannee 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 | $14.3M | $889 | 93 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $46.9M | $2,912 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $51.4M | $3,190 | 78 |
| Groceries | $88.4M | $5,485 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $12.4M | $773 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.5M | $342 | 59 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.9M | $554 | 56 |
| Medical and dental services | $15.6M | $971 | 75 |
| Pets | $12.1M | $749 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $26.4M | $1,637 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $40.4M | $2,506 | 128 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $40.5M | $2,514 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $20.9M | $1,296 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $217.9M | $13,525 | 81 |
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 Suwannee County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 48,149+10.6% since 2020
- Households
- 16,112
- Median age
- 43.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 689 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 66
- Median household income
- $56,658+18.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $73,048
- Median home value
- $171,600
- Jobs located here
- 11,204
- Daytime population
- 40,506Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Suwannee County, FL growing?
Population estimates put Suwannee County at 48,149 people in 2025, up 10.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 16,112 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 18.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Suwannee County, FL spend?
Households in Suwannee County spend about $217.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $88.4M on groceries and $51.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Suwannee County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Suwannee County, FL?
Of the business types scored in Suwannee County, insurance agencies (88), bakeries and dessert shops (77) and sit-down restaurants (72) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #84 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Suwannee County, FL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Suwannee County is $56,658, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 10.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $171,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (65% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (61% 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. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in Suwannee County, each ranked against other counties.
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