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Bartow County, GA market data
How Bartow County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 120,800
- +10.5% since 2020
- Households
- 40,819
- Median household income
- $82,243
- +43.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $289,000
- Jobs located here
- 44,974
- Highest market score
- 83
- Landscaping and lawn care, #48 of 1,493 scored counties
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What this means
Bartow County has an estimated 120,800 people and 40,819 households. Population estimates show Bartow County grew 10.5% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Bartow County is $82,243, 2% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 43.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bartow County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 145, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (77).
Of the business types scored in Bartow County, landscaping and lawn care companies (83), child care centers and preschools (82) and pet grooming and boarding businesses (81) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #48 of 1,493 scored counties.
Bartow County is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for roofing and gutter companies (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for grocery stores (46% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Bartow County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bartow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 83 | #48 of 1,493 | 19 | 4.7 | $3.2M | 110 | 25 |
| Child care and preschools | 82 | #65 of 1,611 | 14 | 3.4 | $1.4M | 138 | 17 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 81 | #53 of 1,461 | 13 | 3.2 | $2.9M | 114 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | 81 | #65 of 2,200 | 46 | 11.3 | $821K | 93 | 13 |
| Veterinarians | 81 | #81 of 1,485 | 15 | 3.7 | $2.5M | 93 | 6 |
| Pet stores | 80 | #56 of 974 | 7 | 1.7 | $5.4M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 79 | #211 of 2,070 | 15 | 3.7 | $16.7M | 180 | 18 |
| Barbershops | 76 | #125 of 1,356 | 13 | 3.2 | $2.9M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 76 | #152 of 1,889 | 33 | 8.1 | $4.8M | 116 | 14 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 76 | #177 of 2,063 | 36 | 8.8 | $4.4M | 119 | 14 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 76 | #222 of 2,087 | 39 | 9.6 | $2M | 158 | 16 |
| Funeral homes | 72 | #194 of 1,472 | 5 | 1.2 | $1M | 154 | 4 |
| Property management | 71 | #132 of 910 | 7 | 1.7 | Index only | 162 | 17 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 69 | #414 of 2,210 | 62 | 15.2 | $1.3M | 144 | 24 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 68 | #227 of 1,302 | 10 | 2.4 | $4.6M | 148 | 8 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 67 | #303 of 1,771 | 40 | 9.8 | $1.5M | 91 | 54 |
| Electricians | 66 | #232 of 1,160 | 10 | 2.4 | $12M | 100 | 31 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 64 | #156 of 777 | 5 | 1.2 | $6.2M | 153 | 14 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 62 | #218 of 887 | 12 | 2.9 | Index only | 134 | 8 |
| Physical therapy | 62 | #400 of 1,422 | 20 | 4.9 | $2.3M | 97 | 11 |
| Insurance agencies | 62 | #737 of 2,272 | 79 | 19.4 | $1.5M | 117 | 47 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 61 | #729 of 2,405 | 401 | 98.2 | $397K | 107 | 185 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 58 | #452 of 1,334 | 17 | 4.2 | $1.8M | 90 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 58 | #871 of 2,402 | 85 | 20.8 | $3M | 87 | 42 |
| Pest control | 57 | #270 of 699 | 7 | 1.7 | $8.8M | 86 | 9 |
| Laundromats | 57 | #311 of 785 | 7 | 1.7 | $11.2M | 90 | 3 |
| Pizza | 57 | #760 of 2,090 | 39 | 9.6 | $4.1M | 80 | 86 |
| House cleaning | 56 | #308 of 847 | 14 | 3.4 | $4.4M | 69 | 20 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 56 | #735 of 1,886 | 42 | 10.3 | $1.1M | 112 | 27 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 55 | #964 of 2,405 | 230 | 56.3 | $692K | 104 | 85 |
| Auto repair shops | 54 | #1,033 of 2,378 | 114 | 27.9 | $373K | 84 | 41 |
| Nail salons | 53 | #604 of 1,328 | 28 | 6.9 | $1.3M | 80 | 7 |
| Tire shops | 53 | #716 of 1,530 | 29 | 7.1 | $1.5M | 58 | 7 |
| Hair salons | 53 | #1,035 of 2,339 | 100 | 24.5 | $376K | 87 | 19 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 51 | #1,117 of 2,222 | 68 | 16.7 | $2.3M | 77 | 86 |
| Auto repair and car care | 51 | #1,210 of 2,401 | 199 | 48.8 | $213K | 79 | 60 |
| Gas stations | 50 | #1,182 of 2,358 | 95 | 23.3 | $1.4M | 60 | 73 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 49 | #684 of 1,327 | 17 | 4.2 | $2.5M | 81 | 15 |
| Convenience stores | 49 | #1,171 of 2,261 | 54 | 13.2 | $4.6M | 59 | 24 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 47 | #1,229 of 2,088 | 58 | 14.2 | $534K | 81 | 23 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,242 of 2,229 | 129 | 31.6 | Index only | 113 | 90 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,368 of 2,385 | 189 | 46.3 | $199K | 94 | 40 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 46 | #1,290 of 2,176 | 108 | 26.5 | Index only | 107 | 56 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 44 | #1,082 of 1,707 | 38 | 9.3 | $3.1M | 66 | 52 |
| Spas and skin care | 44 | #1,103 of 1,769 | 46 | 11.3 | $818K | 93 | 12 |
| Gyms | 44 | #1,144 of 1,792 | 36 | 8.8 | $861K | 66 | 14 |
| Dry cleaners | 43 | #324 of 507 | 7 | 1.7 | $11.2M | 72 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 43 | #940 of 1,490 | 29 | 7.1 | $1.6M | 67 | 14 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 43 | #1,073 of 1,656 | 36 | 8.8 | $1.3M | 72 | 70 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 42 | #1,605 of 2,394 | 325 | 79.6 | $143K | 94 | 134 |
| Home repair trades | 41 | #1,476 of 2,057 | 81 | 19.8 | $1.5M | 61 | 97 |
| Car washes and detailing | 40 | #999 of 1,451 | 28 | 6.9 | $1.5M | 60 | 10 |
| Roofing and gutters | 37 | #884 of 1,177 | 33 | 8.1 | $3.6M | 43 | 14 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 35 | #257 of 325 | 5 | 1.2 | $9.3M | 38 | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Bartow 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 | $42.5M | $1,041 | 109 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $136M | $3,331 | 128 |
| Food away from home | $159.1M | $3,897 | 96 |
| Groceries | $251M | $6,149 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $37.6M | $921 | 92 |
| Child care and other personal services | $19.3M | $473 | 81 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $31M | $759 | 77 |
| Medical and dental services | $46.4M | $1,137 | 88 |
| Pets | $37.8M | $925 | 102 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $78.5M | $1,922 | 94 |
| Vehicle insurance | $115.9M | $2,839 | 145 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $119.6M | $2,930 | 97 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $61.4M | $1,505 | 106 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $629.5M | $15,422 | 93 |
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 Bartow County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 120,800+10.5% since 2020
- Households
- 40,819
- Median age
- 39.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 459 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 246
- Median household income
- $82,243+43.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $98,843
- Median home value
- $289,000
- Jobs located here
- 44,974
- Daytime population
- 102,506Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Bartow County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Bartow County at 120,800 people in 2025, up 10.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 40,819 households. Median household income rose 43.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Bartow County, GA spend?
Households in Bartow County spend about $629.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $251M on groceries and $159.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Bartow County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 145, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (77).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bartow County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bartow County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (83), child care centers and preschools (82) and pet grooming and boarding businesses (81). Bartow County ranks #48 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
How does Bartow County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Bartow County is $82,243 a year, 2% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 10.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $289,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Bartow County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for roofing and gutter companies (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for grocery stores (46% 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. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Bartow County, each ranked against other counties.
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