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Douglas County, GA market data
How Douglas County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 154,293
- +6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 52,079
- Median household income
- $82,984
- +30.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $296,900
- Jobs located here
- 54,494
- Highest market score
- 89
- Pet grooming and boarding, #7 of 1,461 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Douglas County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Douglas County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Douglas County has an estimated 154,293 people and 52,079 households. Population estimates put the population change in Douglas County from 2020 to 2025 at +6.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Douglas County is $82,984, 3% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 30.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Douglas County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (78).
Of the business types scored in Douglas County, pet grooming and boarding businesses (89), pet businesses (87) and veterinarians (84) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet grooming and boarding businesses, that ranks #7 of 1,461 scored counties.
Douglas County is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for urgent care and walk-in clinics (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for coffee shops and cafes (62% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Douglas County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Douglas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet grooming and boarding | 89 | #7 of 1,461 | 11 | 2.1 | $4.4M | 173 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 87 | #13 of 2,200 | 37 | 7.1 | $1.3M | 149 | 17 |
| Veterinarians | 84 | #48 of 1,485 | 10 | 1.9 | $4.8M | 178 | 12 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 83 | #59 of 2,063 | 22 | 4.2 | $9.2M | 249 | 21 |
| Pest control | 79 | #31 of 699 | 6 | 1.2 | $13.1M | 128 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 79 | #94 of 1,493 | 27 | 5.2 | $2.9M | 100 | 30 |
| Pet stores | 78 | #73 of 974 | 9 | 1.7 | $5.4M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | 75 | #88 of 1,160 | 9 | 1.7 | $17.2M | 143 | 35 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 74 | #194 of 1,889 | 39 | 7.5 | $5.2M | 126 | 21 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 74 | #319 of 2,402 | 79 | 15.2 | $4.1M | 120 | 36 |
| Convenience stores | 73 | #355 of 2,261 | 41 | 7.9 | $7.8M | 99 | 14 |
| Grocery stores | 71 | #385 of 2,070 | 29 | 5.6 | $11.1M | 119 | 22 |
| Insurance agencies | 69 | #512 of 2,272 | 92 | 17.7 | $1.5M | 120 | 40 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 68 | #439 of 2,405 | 260 | 49.9 | $781K | 118 | 82 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 68 | #451 of 2,405 | 423 | 81.2 | $480K | 130 | 225 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 66 | #281 of 1,302 | 17 | 3.3 | $3.5M | 112 | 8 |
| Physical therapy | 66 | #302 of 1,422 | 19 | 3.6 | $3.1M | 131 | 17 |
| Gyms | 66 | #336 of 1,792 | 37 | 7.1 | $1.1M | 83 | 7 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 65 | #166 of 887 | 13 | 2.5 | Index only | 159 | 9 |
| Property management | 65 | #203 of 910 | 11 | 2.1 | Index only | 132 | 21 |
| Funeral homes | 65 | #357 of 1,472 | 8 | 1.5 | $761K | 112 | 5 |
| Roofing and gutters | 64 | #283 of 1,177 | 19 | 3.6 | $8.1M | 96 | 11 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 64 | #285 of 1,334 | 17 | 3.3 | $2.3M | 116 | 13 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 64 | #381 of 1,771 | 56 | 10.8 | $1.4M | 84 | 61 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 64 | #464 of 2,088 | 56 | 10.8 | $710K | 107 | 20 |
| Pizza | 63 | #543 of 2,090 | 36 | 6.9 | $5.6M | 111 | 118 |
| Gas stations | 59 | #805 of 2,358 | 91 | 17.5 | $1.8M | 75 | 66 |
| Laundromats | 58 | #290 of 785 | 7 | 1.3 | $14.3M | 115 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 55 | #951 of 2,222 | 71 | 13.6 | $2.9M | 94 | 118 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 54 | #847 of 2,176 | 120 | 23.0 | Index only | 124 | 43 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 53 | #746 of 1,656 | 33 | 6.3 | $1.8M | 102 | 79 |
| Home repair trades | 53 | #910 of 2,057 | 79 | 15.2 | $2M | 81 | 97 |
| Real estate | 52 | #1,001 of 2,229 | 150 | 28.8 | Index only | 124 | 84 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 51 | #912 of 1,886 | 56 | 10.8 | $1.1M | 108 | 38 |
| House cleaning | 49 | #451 of 847 | 23 | 4.4 | $3.4M | 54 | 26 |
| Child care and preschools | 49 | #859 of 1,611 | 35 | 6.7 | $706K | 70 | 37 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 48 | #706 of 1,327 | 19 | 3.6 | $2.7M | 87 | 18 |
| Nail salons | 48 | #765 of 1,328 | 36 | 6.9 | $1.3M | 80 | 11 |
| Chiropractors | 47 | #839 of 1,490 | 29 | 5.6 | $2.1M | 86 | 19 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 47 | #977 of 1,707 | 51 | 9.8 | $3M | 64 | 51 |
| Home inspectors | 45 | #251 of 415 | 6 | 1.2 | Index only | 51 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 45 | #302 of 507 | 6 | 1.2 | $16.7M | 107 | 12 |
| Barbershops | 43 | #886 of 1,356 | 41 | 7.9 | $1.2M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 43 | #1,312 of 2,087 | 106 | 20.4 | $946K | 74 | 50 |
| Tire shops | 42 | #992 of 1,530 | 41 | 7.9 | $1.2M | 50 | 10 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #1,479 of 2,210 | 139 | 26.7 | $722K | 82 | 67 |
| Hair salons | 41 | #1,621 of 2,339 | 165 | 31.7 | $292K | 68 | 31 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 41 | #1,645 of 2,394 | 414 | 79.5 | $144K | 95 | 165 |
| Spas and skin care | 39 | #1,295 of 1,769 | 65 | 12.5 | $741K | 85 | 17 |
| Auto repair shops | 38 | #1,762 of 2,378 | 168 | 32.3 | $303K | 68 | 64 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 37 | #1,885 of 2,385 | 316 | 60.7 | $153K | 72 | 60 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 35 | #259 of 325 | 10 | 1.9 | $6M | 24 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 35 | #1,866 of 2,401 | 272 | 52.2 | $187K | 70 | 99 |
| Car washes and detailing | 34 | #1,126 of 1,451 | 31 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 65 | 16 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $25.5M | Too few | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $19.9M | Too few | 7 |
Household spending in Douglas 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 | $50.9M | $978 | 102 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $162.5M | $3,120 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $203.1M | $3,901 | 96 |
| Groceries | $321.1M | $6,166 | 98 |
| Personal care products and services | $48.2M | $925 | 92 |
| Child care and other personal services | $24.7M | $475 | 82 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $39.8M | $764 | 78 |
| Medical and dental services | $59.7M | $1,146 | 89 |
| Pets | $48.4M | $930 | 102 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $100.3M | $1,926 | 94 |
| Vehicle insurance | $138.4M | $2,658 | 136 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $154.7M | $2,970 | 98 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $78.8M | $1,512 | 107 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $808.1M | $15,518 | 93 |
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 Douglas County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 154,293+6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 52,079
- Median age
- 37.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 200 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 739
- Median household income
- $82,984+30.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $101,270
- Median home value
- $296,900
- Jobs located here
- 54,494
- Daytime population
- 134,308Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Douglas County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Douglas County at 154,293 people in 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 52,079 households. Median household income rose 30.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Douglas County, GA spend?
Households in Douglas County spend about $808.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $321.1M on groceries and $203.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Douglas County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (78).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Douglas County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Douglas County are for pet grooming and boarding businesses (89), pet businesses (87) and veterinarians (84). Douglas County ranks #7 of 1,461 scored counties for pet grooming and boarding businesses.
How does Douglas County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Douglas County is $82,984 a year, 3% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $296,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Douglas County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for urgent care and walk-in clinics (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for coffee shops and cafes (62% 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. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Douglas County, each ranked against other counties.
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