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Charlton County, GA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Charlton County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 13,121
- +4.7% since 2020
- Households
- 4,215
- Median household income
- $61,276
- +46.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $142,800
- Jobs located here
- 2,395
- Highest market score
- 75
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #196 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 13,121 people live in Charlton County, in 4,215 households. Population estimates show Charlton County grew 4.7% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Charlton County is $61,276 a year, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 46.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Charlton County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Charlton County are for medical and dental practices (75), insurance agencies (66) and gas stations (60). Charlton County ranks #196 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
For its number of households, Charlton County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (3.9 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (30% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Charlton County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Charlton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 75 | #196 of 2,394 | 9 | 21.4 | $456K | 299 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 66 | #600 of 2,272 | 7 | 16.6 | $1.6M | 124 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 60 | #743 of 2,358 | 5 | 11.9 | $2.6M | 108 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 57 | #892 of 2,405 | 37 | 87.8 | $367K | 99 | 11 |
| Pet businesses | 50 | #1,110 of 2,200 | 5 | 11.9 | $647K | 74 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #1,249 of 2,405 | 25 | 59.3 | $544K | 82 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 48 | #1,319 of 2,401 | 18 | 42.7 | $215K | 80 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 47 | #1,362 of 2,378 | 12 | 28.5 | $323K | 73 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 46 | #1,276 of 2,210 | 7 | 16.6 | $988K | 112 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 46 | #1,411 of 2,385 | 14 | 33.2 | $233K | 110 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 45 | #1,355 of 2,222 | 6 | 14.2 | $2.3M | 74 | 7 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 41 | #1,370 of 2,087 | 6 | 14.2 | $1.2M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 27 | #2,105 of 2,339 | 12 | 28.5 | $272K | 63 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 24 | #1,930 of 2,088 | 8 | 19.0 | $288K | 44 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 24 | #2,138 of 2,402 | 16 | 38.0 | $1.5M | 43 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 22 | #2,007 of 2,261 | 13 | 30.8 | $1.8M | 23 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.5 | $3.4M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.5 | $577K | 44 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.5 | $577K | 29 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.5 | $968K | 39 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.1 | $7.7M | 83 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.1 | $1.1M | 40 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $2.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $13.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $10.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $543K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $10.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $13.6M | Too few | 7 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 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 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 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 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 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 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 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 Charlton 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 | $3.9M | $918 | 96 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $12.8M | $3,042 | 117 |
| Food away from home | $13.6M | $3,224 | 79 |
| Groceries | $23.2M | $5,509 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.3M | $775 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.5M | $346 | 60 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.3M | $547 | 56 |
| Medical and dental services | $4.1M | $974 | 76 |
| Pets | $3.2M | $768 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $6.9M | $1,641 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.9M | $2,591 | 132 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $10.5M | $2,489 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.4M | $1,287 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $57M | $13,530 | 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 Charlton County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 13,121+4.7% since 2020
- Households
- 4,215
- Median age
- 38.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 780 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 16
- Median household income
- $61,276+46.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $76,527
- Median home value
- $142,800
- Jobs located here
- 2,395
- Daytime population
- 11,565Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Charlton County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Charlton County at 13,121 people in 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 4,215 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 46.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Charlton County, GA spend?
Households in Charlton County spend about $57M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $23.2M on groceries and $13.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Charlton County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Charlton County, GA?
Of the business types scored in Charlton County, medical and dental practices (75), insurance agencies (66) and gas stations (60) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #196 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Charlton County, GA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Charlton County is $61,276, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $142,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (3.9 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (30% 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. 16 of the 56 business types have a score in Charlton County, each ranked against other counties.
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