County profile · Georgia
Columbia County, GA market data
How Columbia County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 169,189
- +7.9% since 2020
- Households
- 55,149
- Median household income
- $95,592
- +16.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $305,300
- Jobs located here
- 38,609
- Highest market score
- 88
- Convenience stores, #65 of 2,261 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.
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What this means
Columbia County has an estimated 169,189 people and 55,149 households. Population estimates put the population change in Columbia County from 2020 to 2025 at +7.9%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Columbia County is $95,592, 18% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 16.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Columbia County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 138, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (96).
Of the business types scored in Columbia County, convenience stores (88), gas stations (87) and grocery and convenience stores (87) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #65 of 2,261 scored counties.
Columbia County is part of the Augusta-Richmond County metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pest control companies (93% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for optometrists and eye clinics (51% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 88 | #65 of 2,261 | 40 | 7.3 | $9.1M | 115 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 87 | #55 of 2,358 | 45 | 8.2 | $3.9M | 164 | 44 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 87 | #78 of 2,402 | 77 | 14.0 | $4.7M | 139 | 27 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 86 | #12 of 1,302 | 11 | 2.0 | $6.4M | 203 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 86 | #36 of 1,485 | 17 | 3.1 | $3.4M | 127 | 12 |
| Laundromats | 84 | #36 of 785 | 5 | 0.9 | $23.9M | 191 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 83 | #131 of 2,070 | 24 | 4.4 | $15.1M | 163 | 21 |
| Funeral homes | 80 | #70 of 1,472 | 7 | 1.3 | $1.1M | 165 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 80 | #160 of 2,087 | 54 | 9.8 | $2.2M | 174 | 22 |
| Pet businesses | 78 | #101 of 2,200 | 49 | 8.9 | $1.2M | 136 | 32 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 78 | #177 of 2,210 | 74 | 13.4 | $1.6M | 183 | 32 |
| Insurance agencies | 78 | #271 of 2,272 | 69 | 12.5 | $2.2M | 172 | 45 |
| Pet stores | 76 | #85 of 974 | 6 | 1.1 | $9.8M | 216 | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 75 | #144 of 1,490 | 21 | 3.8 | $3.3M | 139 | 13 |
| Child care and preschools | 75 | #159 of 1,611 | 25 | 4.5 | $1.3M | 130 | 34 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 75 | #182 of 2,063 | 36 | 6.5 | $6.7M | 182 | 38 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 74 | #132 of 1,461 | 20 | 3.6 | $2.9M | 115 | 14 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 74 | #284 of 2,405 | 291 | 52.8 | $832K | 125 | 87 |
| Auto repair shops | 72 | #291 of 2,378 | 99 | 18.0 | $572K | 129 | 53 |
| Pizza | 71 | #263 of 2,090 | 35 | 6.3 | $6.9M | 136 | 130 |
| Dry cleaners | 70 | #66 of 507 | 5 | 0.9 | $23.9M | 152 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 70 | #403 of 2,405 | 493 | 89.4 | $491K | 132 | 258 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 69 | #240 of 1,707 | 37 | 6.7 | $4.9M | 103 | 51 |
| Gyms | 69 | #248 of 1,792 | 34 | 6.2 | $1.5M | 117 | 20 |
| Auto repair and car care | 67 | #457 of 2,401 | 167 | 30.3 | $339K | 126 | 90 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 66 | #332 of 1,493 | 31 | 5.6 | $3M | 102 | 83 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 65 | #317 of 1,327 | 15 | 2.7 | $3.8M | 122 | 18 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 64 | #159 of 777 | 10 | 1.8 | $5.2M | 128 | 20 |
| Roofing and gutters | 64 | #290 of 1,177 | 25 | 4.5 | $7.3M | 86 | 12 |
| Property management | 62 | #266 of 910 | 19 | 3.4 | Index only | 88 | 19 |
| House cleaning | 61 | #229 of 847 | 17 | 3.1 | $5.5M | 85 | 31 |
| Tire shops | 61 | #497 of 1,530 | 22 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 103 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 60 | #594 of 2,057 | 83 | 15.1 | $2.2M | 90 | 111 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 59 | #539 of 1,656 | 32 | 5.8 | $2.2M | 123 | 102 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 59 | #591 of 1,889 | 57 | 10.3 | $4.2M | 103 | 42 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 59 | #643 of 2,088 | 73 | 13.2 | $711K | 107 | 44 |
| Physical therapy | 58 | #497 of 1,422 | 23 | 4.2 | $3M | 127 | 33 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 56 | #657 of 1,771 | 63 | 11.4 | $1.5M | 88 | 124 |
| Electricians | 55 | #491 of 1,160 | 21 | 3.8 | $8.7M | 72 | 48 |
| Car washes and detailing | 55 | #592 of 1,451 | 22 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 102 | 14 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 55 | #771 of 1,886 | 64 | 11.6 | $1.1M | 111 | 44 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 55 | #958 of 2,222 | 90 | 16.3 | $2.7M | 88 | 130 |
| Pest control | 51 | #341 of 699 | 15 | 2.7 | $6.2M | 60 | 10 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 51 | #645 of 1,334 | 29 | 5.3 | $1.8M | 89 | 24 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 51 | #1,134 of 2,394 | 354 | 64.2 | $198K | 130 | 204 |
| Barbershops | 50 | #703 of 1,356 | 38 | 6.9 | $1.5M | 79 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 46 | #1,040 of 1,769 | 82 | 14.9 | $692K | 79 | 15 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 44 | #561 of 887 | 42 | 7.6 | Index only | 57 | 10 |
| Nail salons | 44 | #882 of 1,328 | 61 | 11.1 | $930K | 56 | 13 |
| Hair salons | 44 | #1,492 of 2,339 | 158 | 28.6 | $359K | 83 | 55 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 42 | #1,494 of 2,176 | 217 | 39.3 | Index only | 79 | 83 |
| Real estate | 41 | #1,591 of 2,229 | 285 | 51.7 | Index only | 75 | 134 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 40 | #1,754 of 2,385 | 342 | 62.0 | $166K | 78 | 91 |
| Home inspectors | 39 | #302 of 415 | 7 | 1.3 | Index only | 51 | 6 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 35 | #258 of 325 | 8 | 1.5 | $8.7M | 36 | 6 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 34 | #379 of 479 | 9 | 1.6 | $6.3M | 46 | 10 |
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 | $56.6M | $1,027 | 107 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $175.5M | $3,183 | 123 |
| Food away from home | $242.1M | $4,390 | 108 |
| Groceries | $363.2M | $6,586 | 104 |
| Personal care products and services | $56.7M | $1,029 | 102 |
| Child care and other personal services | $32.5M | $589 | 101 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $51.9M | $942 | 96 |
| Medical and dental services | $69.9M | $1,268 | 98 |
| Pets | $58.5M | $1,062 | 117 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $119.5M | $2,167 | 105 |
| Vehicle insurance | $148.8M | $2,698 | 138 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $181.7M | $3,295 | 109 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $92.8M | $1,682 | 119 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $930.6M | $16,874 | 101 |
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
- 169,189+7.9% since 2020
- Households
- 55,149
- Median age
- 38.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 290 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 560
- Median household income
- $95,592+16.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $119,651
- Median home value
- $305,300
- Jobs located here
- 38,609
- Daytime population
- 137,846Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Columbia County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Columbia County at 169,189 people in 2025, up 7.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 55,149 households. Median household income rose 16.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Columbia County, GA spend?
Households in Columbia County spend about $930.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $363.2M on groceries and $242.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Columbia County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 138, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (96).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Columbia County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Columbia County are for convenience stores (88), gas stations (87) and grocery and convenience stores (87). Columbia County ranks #65 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
How does Columbia County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Columbia County is $95,592 a year, 18% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $305,300, 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 pest control companies (93% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for optometrists and eye clinics (51% 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. All 56 business types have a score in Columbia County, each ranked against other counties.
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