County profile · Georgia
Emanuel County, GA market data
How Emanuel County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 23,147
- +1.2% since 2020
- Households
- 8,312
- Median household income
- $52,772
- +40.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $94,700
- Jobs located here
- 7,501
- Highest market score
- 66
- Insurance agencies, #579 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Emanuel County has an estimated 23,147 people and 8,312 households. Population estimates put the population change in Emanuel County from 2020 to 2025 at +1.2%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Emanuel County is $52,772, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 40.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Emanuel County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
Of the business types scored in Emanuel County, insurance agencies (66), home repair companies (63) and real estate businesses (59) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #579 of 2,272 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Emanuel County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Emanuel 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 | 66 | #579 of 2,272 | 8 | 9.6 | $2.6M | 207 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 63 | #442 of 2,057 | 6 | 7.2 | $3.2M | 132 | 5 |
| Real estate | 59 | #588 of 2,229 | 6 | 7.2 | Index only | 406 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 57 | #667 of 2,176 | 6 | 7.2 | Index only | 322 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 48 | #1,271 of 2,394 | 35 | 42.1 | $212K | 139 | 11 |
| Auto repair and car care | 43 | #1,522 of 2,401 | 32 | 38.5 | $225K | 84 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 42 | #1,501 of 2,358 | 11 | 13.2 | $2.2M | 92 | 18 |
| Auto repair shops | 41 | #1,601 of 2,378 | 18 | 21.7 | $400K | 90 | 8 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 38 | #1,462 of 2,063 | 6 | 7.2 | $4M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 32 | #1,475 of 1,769 | 6 | 7.2 | $985K | 112 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 31 | #1,605 of 1,886 | 7 | 8.4 | $1.1M | 108 | 7 |
| Hair salons | 31 | #2,001 of 2,339 | 20 | 24.1 | $296K | 69 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 28 | #2,181 of 2,385 | 33 | 39.7 | $179K | 84 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 27 | #1,934 of 2,210 | 27 | 32.5 | $465K | 53 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 26 | #2,152 of 2,405 | 78 | 93.8 | $310K | 84 | 36 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 25 | #1,856 of 2,087 | 23 | 27.7 | $545K | 43 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 25 | #2,205 of 2,405 | 51 | 61.4 | $474K | 71 | 14 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 23 | #1,995 of 2,222 | 11 | 13.2 | $2.2M | 72 | 19 |
| Funeral homes | 21 | #1,389 of 1,472 | 5 | 6.0 | $224K | 33 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 21 | #1,876 of 2,070 | 12 | 14.4 | $3.6M | 39 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 21 | #2,209 of 2,402 | 40 | 48.1 | $1.1M | 32 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 19 | #1,983 of 2,088 | 8 | 9.6 | $466K | 70 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 18 | #1,683 of 1,792 | 5 | 6.0 | $746K | 57 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 17 | #1,531 of 1,611 | 6 | 7.2 | $392K | 39 | 6 |
| Pizza | 14 | #2,058 of 2,090 | 16 | 19.2 | $1.5M | 30 | 19 |
| Convenience stores | 14 | #2,141 of 2,261 | 20 | 24.1 | $2.2M | 28 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.5M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.8M | 71 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $4.8M | 101 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $2.5M | 149 | 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.8M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.4M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $1.2M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $1.9M | 213 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 139 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $12.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $9.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $12.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $10M | Too few | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $10M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $5.6M | Too few | 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 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 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 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | 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 Emanuel 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 | $7.2M | $865 | 90 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $24.2M | $2,906 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $24.2M | $2,909 | 71 |
| Groceries | $43.5M | $5,233 | 83 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.9M | $711 | 71 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.4M | $283 | 49 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.7M | $449 | 46 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.4M | $892 | 69 |
| Pets | $5.6M | $674 | 74 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $12.5M | $1,509 | 73 |
| Vehicle insurance | $20.8M | $2,503 | 128 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $19.2M | $2,313 | 77 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10M | $1,201 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $105.4M | $12,681 | 76 |
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 Emanuel County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 23,147+1.2% since 2020
- Households
- 8,312
- Median age
- 38.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 61%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 681 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 34
- Median household income
- $52,772+40.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $63,783
- Median home value
- $94,700
- Jobs located here
- 7,501
- Daytime population
- 21,685Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Emanuel County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Emanuel County at 23,147 people in 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 8,312 households. Median household income rose 40.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Emanuel County, GA spend?
Households in Emanuel County spend about $105.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $43.5M on groceries and $24.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Emanuel County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Emanuel County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Emanuel County are for insurance agencies (66), home repair companies (63) and real estate businesses (59). Emanuel County ranks #579 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Emanuel County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Emanuel County is $52,772 a year, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $94,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Emanuel County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (50% 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. 26 of the 56 business types have a score in Emanuel County, each ranked against other counties.
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