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Elbert County, GA market data
How Elbert County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 20,072
- +2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 8,376
- Median household income
- $58,450
- +51.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $142,000
- Jobs located here
- 5,780
- Highest market score
- 69
- Real estate agents and brokers, #231 of 2,176 scored counties
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What this means
Elbert County has an estimated 20,072 people and 8,376 households. Population estimates put the population change in Elbert County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.1%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Elbert County is $58,450, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 51.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Elbert County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Of the business types scored in Elbert County, real estate agents and brokers (69), medical and dental practices (68) and real estate businesses (67) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #231 of 2,176 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (67% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Elbert County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Elbert 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 69 | #231 of 2,176 | 5 | 6.0 | Index only | 419 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 68 | #397 of 2,394 | 23 | 27.5 | $359K | 235 | 7 |
| Real estate | 67 | #288 of 2,229 | 8 | 9.6 | Index only | 329 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 64 | #552 of 2,210 | 6 | 7.2 | $2.3M | 262 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 63 | #694 of 2,272 | 12 | 14.3 | $1.9M | 147 | 8 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 62 | #501 of 1,886 | 5 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 168 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 58 | #829 of 2,405 | 38 | 45.4 | $720K | 109 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 58 | #847 of 2,405 | 70 | 83.6 | $391K | 105 | 17 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 54 | #771 of 1,889 | 5 | 6.0 | $5.5M | 132 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 53 | #1,098 of 2,401 | 31 | 37.0 | $252K | 94 | 9 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #936 of 2,088 | 6 | 7.2 | $771K | 117 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 49 | #1,069 of 2,057 | 9 | 10.7 | $2.3M | 97 | 13 |
| Grocery stores | 47 | #1,105 of 2,070 | 5 | 6.0 | $9.3M | 100 | 4 |
| Pizza | 47 | #1,150 of 2,090 | 7 | 8.4 | $3.9M | 77 | 13 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 43 | #1,273 of 2,063 | 7 | 8.4 | $3.9M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 43 | #1,532 of 2,378 | 21 | 25.1 | $372K | 84 | 8 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 40 | #1,509 of 2,222 | 13 | 15.5 | $2.1M | 69 | 13 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 39 | #1,768 of 2,385 | 28 | 33.4 | $235K | 110 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 38 | #1,046 of 1,472 | 6 | 7.2 | $219K | 32 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 32 | #1,890 of 2,402 | 20 | 23.9 | $2.3M | 69 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 31 | #1,936 of 2,358 | 24 | 28.7 | $1.1M | 45 | 17 |
| Nail salons | 27 | #1,175 of 1,328 | 5 | 6.0 | $1.3M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 27 | #1,967 of 2,200 | 16 | 19.1 | $401K | 46 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 26 | #1,911 of 2,261 | 13 | 15.5 | $3.6M | 45 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 26 | #2,114 of 2,339 | 20 | 23.9 | $329K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $2.1M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.2M | 89 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $5.3M | 111 | 5 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $2M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.6M | 59 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $970K | 97 | 7 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $4.6M | 363 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $7M | 59 | 8 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $3.6M | 217 | 7 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.7M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.1M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.7M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $10.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $13.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $10.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $8.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.6M | Too few | 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 | 7 |
| 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 Elbert 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 | $7.8M | $933 | 97 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $26M | $3,101 | 119 |
| Food away from home | $27.4M | $3,267 | 80 |
| Groceries | $46.5M | $5,552 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.6M | $785 | 78 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.9M | $347 | 60 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.6M | $553 | 56 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.2M | $985 | 76 |
| Pets | $6.4M | $765 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13.8M | $1,650 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $22.2M | $2,653 | 136 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $21.1M | $2,525 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.9M | $1,302 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $114.2M | $13,631 | 82 |
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 Elbert County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 20,072+2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 8,376
- Median age
- 42.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 351 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 57
- Median household income
- $58,450+51.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $74,605
- Median home value
- $142,000
- Jobs located here
- 5,780
- Daytime population
- 16,279Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Elbert County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Elbert County at 20,072 people in 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 8,376 households. Median household income rose 51.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Elbert County, GA spend?
Households in Elbert County spend about $114.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $46.5M on groceries and $27.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Elbert 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 (56).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Elbert County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Elbert County are for real estate agents and brokers (69), medical and dental practices (68) and real estate businesses (67). Elbert County ranks #231 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
How does Elbert County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Elbert County is $58,450 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $142,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Elbert County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (67% 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. 25 of the 56 business types have a score in Elbert County, each ranked against other counties.
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