County profile · Georgia
Dade County, GA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Dade County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 16,154
- −0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 6,083
- Median household income
- $64,568
- +51.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $198,500
- Jobs located here
- 4,274
- Highest market score
- 55
- Insurance agencies, #958 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 16,154 people live in Dade County, in 6,083 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Dade County declined 0.5%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Dade County is $64,568 a year, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 51.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Dade 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 (66).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Dade County are for insurance agencies (55); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (54); and real estate agents and brokers (52). Dade County ranks #958 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
Dade County is part of the Chattanooga metro area. For its number of households, Dade County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (4.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (53% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Dade County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Dade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 55 | #958 of 2,272 | 11 | 18.1 | $1.6M | 125 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 54 | #729 of 1,771 | 6 | 9.9 | $1.4M | 84 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 52 | #929 of 2,176 | 9 | 14.8 | Index only | 178 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 51 | #1,031 of 2,229 | 11 | 18.1 | Index only | 183 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 51 | #1,155 of 2,405 | 57 | 93.7 | $369K | 100 | 16 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 50 | #1,037 of 2,088 | 5 | 8.2 | $785K | 119 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 48 | #1,311 of 2,401 | 27 | 44.4 | $228K | 85 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 45 | #1,439 of 2,405 | 37 | 60.8 | $569K | 86 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 44 | #1,232 of 2,063 | 5 | 8.2 | $4.2M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 44 | #1,244 of 2,087 | 7 | 11.5 | $1.5M | 120 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 43 | #1,510 of 2,394 | 28 | 46.0 | $226K | 148 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 43 | #1,561 of 2,385 | 19 | 31.2 | $267K | 126 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 42 | #1,407 of 2,210 | 10 | 16.4 | $1.1M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 41 | #1,580 of 2,339 | 11 | 18.1 | $461K | 107 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 35 | #1,719 of 2,200 | 9 | 14.8 | $555K | 63 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 31 | #1,819 of 2,222 | 11 | 18.1 | $1.9M | 63 | 11 |
| Pizza | 29 | #1,830 of 2,090 | 9 | 14.8 | $2.3M | 46 | 11 |
| Auto repair shops | 28 | #2,083 of 2,378 | 19 | 31.2 | $325K | 73 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 26 | #1,457 of 1,656 | 5 | 8.2 | $1.3M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 24 | #2,154 of 2,358 | 26 | 42.7 | $768K | 32 | 23 |
| Convenience stores | 17 | #2,090 of 2,261 | 21 | 34.5 | $1.7M | 21 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 16 | #2,292 of 2,402 | 30 | 49.3 | $1.2M | 34 | 8 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 15 | #1,856 of 1,886 | 10 | 16.4 | $632K | 64 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.6 | $8.7M | 94 | 4 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.6 | $981K | 75 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.6 | $4.1M | 171 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.6 | $4.1M | 87 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.6 | $2.1M | 72 | 5 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.6 | $1.5M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $1.7M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $1.7M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $1.7M | 193 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $1.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $545K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $21.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $8.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $10.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $8.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | 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 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 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 |
| 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 Dade 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 | $6.2M | $1,014 | 106 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $20M | $3,281 | 126 |
| Food away from home | $21.1M | $3,461 | 85 |
| Groceries | $35M | $5,749 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.1M | $834 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.3M | $384 | 66 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.9M | $645 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.3M | $1,039 | 81 |
| Pets | $5M | $821 | 90 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10.7M | $1,758 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $17.2M | $2,833 | 145 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16.6M | $2,728 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.5M | $1,391 | 98 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $87.3M | $14,359 | 86 |
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 Dade County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,154−0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 6,083
- Median age
- 43.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 174 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 93
- Median household income
- $64,568+51.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $88,051
- Median home value
- $198,500
- Jobs located here
- 4,274
- Daytime population
- 14,311Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Dade County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Dade County at 16,154 people in 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 6,083 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 51.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Dade County, GA spend?
Households in Dade County spend about $87.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $35M on groceries and $21.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Dade County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 145, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Dade County, GA?
Of the business types scored in Dade County, insurance agencies (55); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (54); and real estate agents and brokers (52) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #958 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Dade County, GA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Dade County is $64,568, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $198,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (4.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (53% 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. 23 of the 56 business types have a score in Dade County, each ranked against other counties.
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