Small-town market profile · Georgia
Cornelia, GA area market data
How the Cornelia area compares with other small-town markets for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 50,416
- +9.3% since 2020
- Households
- 16,753
- Median household income
- $67,309
- +33.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $238,300
- Jobs located here
- 13,258
- Highest market score
- 89
- Pet grooming and boarding, #4 of 387 scored small-town markets
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
The Cornelia area has an estimated 50,416 people and 16,753 households. Population estimates show the Cornelia area grew 9.3% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Cornelia area is $67,309, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 33.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Cornelia area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 140, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Of the business types scored in the Cornelia area, pet grooming and boarding businesses (89); clothing and shoe stores (78); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet grooming and boarding businesses, that ranks #4 of 387 scored small-town markets.
The Cornelia area is made up of one county, Habersham County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (41% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Cornelia area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Cornelia area with other small-town markets 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 small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet grooming and boarding | 89 | #4 of 387 | 5 | 3.0 | $2.8M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 78 | #38 of 536 | 16 | 9.6 | $1.9M | 146 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 76 | #55 of 536 | 25 | 14.9 | $1.2M | 135 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 74 | #39 of 527 | 20 | 11.9 | $703K | 80 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 74 | #49 of 454 | 6 | 3.6 | $1.1M | 114 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | 73 | #51 of 365 | 7 | 4.2 | $426K | 63 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 73 | #56 of 506 | 10 | 6.0 | $9.8M | 105 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | 69 | #64 of 400 | 6 | 3.6 | $2.9M | 123 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 68 | #68 of 400 | 5 | 3.0 | $3.5M | 113 | 3 |
| Pet stores | 67 | #45 of 220 | 5 | 3.0 | $2.8M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 63 | #105 of 398 | 7 | 4.2 | $2M | 74 | 6 |
| Electricians | 62 | #72 of 295 | 8 | 4.8 | $5.7M | 47 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 62 | #145 of 538 | 101 | 60.3 | $588K | 89 | 24 |
| Insurance agencies | 61 | #185 of 537 | 39 | 23.3 | $1.2M | 94 | 17 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 60 | #119 of 399 | 10 | 6.0 | $2.3M | 80 | 20 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 60 | #149 of 507 | 14 | 8.4 | $4.2M | 102 | 9 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 59 | #181 of 538 | 178 | 106.2 | $334K | 90 | 68 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 56 | #181 of 458 | 8 | 4.8 | $2.2M | 124 | 30 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 56 | #209 of 529 | 18 | 10.7 | $3.3M | 89 | 9 |
| Tire shops | 54 | #190 of 431 | 9 | 5.4 | $1.8M | 74 | 4 |
| Pizza | 54 | #221 of 520 | 17 | 10.1 | $3.5M | 69 | 33 |
| Auto repair shops | 54 | #238 of 538 | 43 | 25.7 | $385K | 87 | 20 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 52 | #170 of 387 | 6 | 3.6 | $2.8M | 90 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 52 | #250 of 538 | 73 | 43.6 | $227K | 85 | 29 |
| Barbershops | 51 | #197 of 377 | 9 | 5.4 | $1.6M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 51 | #211 of 426 | 9 | 5.4 | $2M | 82 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 51 | #229 of 481 | 18 | 10.7 | $1.3M | 77 | 38 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #268 of 538 | 38 | 22.7 | $373K | 87 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 48 | #288 of 538 | 102 | 60.9 | $173K | 114 | 55 |
| Roofing and gutters | 47 | #165 of 288 | 8 | 4.8 | $5.7M | 67 | 7 |
| Nail salons | 46 | #226 of 387 | 11 | 6.6 | $1.3M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #298 of 526 | 17 | 10.1 | $1M | 106 | 13 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 45 | #329 of 537 | 33 | 19.7 | $1.8M | 59 | 33 |
| Pest control | 43 | #53 of 85 | 6 | 3.6 | $3.9M | 38 | 8 |
| Spas and skin care | 43 | #337 of 504 | 17 | 10.1 | $835K | 95 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 43 | #360 of 538 | 52 | 31.0 | $1.9M | 55 | 16 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 43 | #364 of 538 | 75 | 44.8 | $189K | 89 | 13 |
| Home repair trades | 42 | #362 of 526 | 33 | 19.7 | $1.4M | 57 | 37 |
| Gas stations | 42 | #364 of 536 | 51 | 30.4 | $1.1M | 44 | 35 |
| Real estate | 42 | #371 of 536 | 63 | 37.6 | Index only | 89 | 28 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 41 | #332 of 476 | 17 | 10.1 | $2.7M | 56 | 22 |
| Car washes and detailing | 40 | #310 of 441 | 12 | 7.2 | $1.4M | 55 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 40 | #376 of 529 | 29 | 17.3 | $3.4M | 43 | 10 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 39 | #408 of 533 | 58 | 34.6 | Index only | 77 | 22 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 38 | #278 of 378 | 10 | 6.0 | $1.1M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 37 | #400 of 506 | 20 | 11.9 | $544K | 42 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 37 | #424 of 535 | 31 | 18.5 | $351K | 53 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | Index only | 207 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $11.7M | Too few | 10 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $14.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $29.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $17.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $10.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Cornelia area
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 | $16.6M | $989 | 103 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $53.8M | $3,209 | 124 |
| Food away from home | $59.4M | $3,547 | 87 |
| Groceries | $97.5M | $5,822 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $14.2M | $847 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.8M | $407 | 70 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.9M | $650 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $17.7M | $1,056 | 82 |
| Pets | $14.1M | $839 | 92 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $29.8M | $1,777 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $45.9M | $2,741 | 140 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $45.5M | $2,714 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $23.4M | $1,398 | 99 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $242.2M | $14,455 | 87 |
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 the Cornelia area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 50,416+9.3% since 2020
- Households
- 16,753
- Median age
- 39.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 277 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 173
- Median household income
- $67,309+33.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $88,702
- Median home value
- $238,300
- Jobs located here
- 13,258
- Daytime population
- 41,101Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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- Habersham County, GA47,793 people
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Questions
How fast is the Cornelia, GA area growing?
Population estimates put the Cornelia area at 50,416 people in 2025, up 9.3% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 16,753 households. Median household income rose 33.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Cornelia, GA area spend?
Households in the Cornelia area spend about $242.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $97.5M on groceries and $59.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Cornelia area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 140, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Cornelia, GA area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Cornelia area are for pet grooming and boarding businesses (89); clothing and shoe stores (78); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (76). The Cornelia area ranks #4 of 387 scored small-town markets for pet grooming and boarding businesses.
How does the Cornelia, GA area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Cornelia area is $67,309 a year, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 9.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $238,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Cornelia area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (41% 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. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. 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. 47 of the 56 business types have a score in the Cornelia area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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