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Candler County, GA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Candler County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 11,275
- +2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 4,152
- Median household income
- $49,581
- +47.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $159,200
- Jobs located here
- 3,038
- Highest market score
- 67
- Auto repair shops, #447 of 2,378 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 11,275 people live in Candler County, in 4,152 households. Population estimates show Candler County grew 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Candler County is $49,581 a year, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 47.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Candler County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Candler County are for auto repair shops (67), auto repair and car care businesses (66) and real estate businesses (57). Candler County ranks #447 of 2,378 scored counties for auto repair shops.
For its number of households, Candler County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (3.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (32% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Candler County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Candler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair shops | 67 | #447 of 2,378 | 5 | 12.0 | $711K | 160 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 66 | #495 of 2,401 | 10 | 24.1 | $355K | 132 | 4 |
| Real estate | 57 | #709 of 2,229 | 6 | 14.5 | Index only | 207 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 47 | #1,312 of 2,339 | 6 | 14.5 | $505K | 117 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 46 | #1,264 of 2,176 | 6 | 14.5 | Index only | 164 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 42 | #1,394 of 2,272 | 7 | 16.9 | $1.5M | 116 | 11 |
| Funeral homes | 31 | #1,209 of 1,472 | 7 | 16.9 | $92K | 13 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 29 | #2,114 of 2,394 | 24 | 57.8 | $157K | 103 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 25 | #2,179 of 2,405 | 38 | 91.5 | $327K | 88 | 22 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 23 | #2,260 of 2,385 | 17 | 40.9 | $178K | 84 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 20 | #1,973 of 2,088 | 5 | 12.0 | $415K | 63 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 20 | #2,053 of 2,222 | 6 | 14.5 | $2.1M | 68 | 12 |
| Gas stations | 20 | #2,219 of 2,358 | 16 | 38.5 | $734K | 31 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 20 | #2,310 of 2,405 | 27 | 65.0 | $460K | 69 | 9 |
| Spas and skin care | 19 | #1,705 of 1,769 | 5 | 12.0 | $605K | 69 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 19 | #2,012 of 2,057 | 6 | 14.5 | $1.6M | 68 | 13 |
| Nail salons | 14 | #1,279 of 1,328 | 5 | 12.0 | $605K | 36 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 14 | #2,144 of 2,261 | 12 | 28.9 | $1.8M | 23 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 14 | #2,316 of 2,402 | 20 | 48.2 | $1.1M | 32 | 7 |
| Pizza | 13 | #2,067 of 2,090 | 8 | 19.3 | $1.6M | 31 | 12 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.6 | $1.6M | 128 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.6 | $1.6M | 185 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.6 | $5.5M | 59 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.6 | $1.3M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.6 | $729K | 83 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.6 | $941K | 39 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.2 | $418K | 42 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.2 | $1.7M | 59 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.8 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.8 | $4.9M | Too few | 6 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.8 | $4.9M | Too few | 7 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.8 | $1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.8 | $1.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.8 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.8 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.8 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.8 | $1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $12.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3.6M | Too few | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | 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 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 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 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Candler 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 | $3.6M | $856 | 89 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $11.7M | $2,827 | 109 |
| Food away from home | $12.4M | $2,989 | 73 |
| Groceries | $22M | $5,293 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $3M | $729 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.3M | $302 | 52 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.1M | $500 | 51 |
| Medical and dental services | $3.8M | $907 | 70 |
| Pets | $2.9M | $702 | 77 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $6.5M | $1,567 | 76 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.2M | $2,447 | 125 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $9.9M | $2,379 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.1M | $1,240 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $53.8M | $12,952 | 78 |
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 Candler County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 11,275+2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 4,152
- Median age
- 40.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 62%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 243 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 45
- Median household income
- $49,581+47.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $65,657
- Median home value
- $159,200
- Jobs located here
- 3,038
- Daytime population
- 9,814Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Candler County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Candler County at 11,275 people in 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 4,152 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 47.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Candler County, GA spend?
Households in Candler County spend about $53.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $22M on groceries and $12.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Candler County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Candler County, GA?
Of the business types scored in Candler County, auto repair shops (67), auto repair and car care businesses (66) and real estate businesses (57) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair shops, that ranks #447 of 2,378 scored counties.
How does Candler County, GA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Candler County is $49,581, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $159,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (3.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (32% 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. 20 of the 56 business types have a score in Candler County, each ranked against other counties.
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