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Grady County, GA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Grady County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 26,590
- +1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 10,108
- Median household income
- $58,980
- +35.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $152,400
- Jobs located here
- 6,120
- Highest market score
- 72
- Real estate agents and brokers, #142 of 2,176 scored counties
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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
An estimated 26,590 people live in Grady County, in 10,108 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Grady County grew 1.4%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Grady County is $58,980 a year, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 35.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Grady County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (62).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Grady County are for real estate agents and brokers (72), home repair companies (67) and restaurants and cafes (67). Grady County ranks #142 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
Grady County is part of the Thomasville area. For its number of households, Grady County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery stores (90% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Grady County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Grady 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 | 72 | #142 of 2,176 | 6 | 5.9 | Index only | 430 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 67 | #299 of 2,057 | 9 | 8.9 | $2.9M | 120 | 9 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 67 | #473 of 2,405 | 64 | 63.3 | $529K | 143 | 29 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 65 | #342 of 1,707 | 5 | 4.9 | $5.2M | 110 | 5 |
| Real estate | 64 | #387 of 2,229 | 7 | 6.9 | Index only | 464 | 13 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 64 | #572 of 2,405 | 41 | 40.6 | $826K | 124 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 63 | #604 of 2,394 | 31 | 30.7 | $330K | 216 | 14 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 62 | #509 of 2,088 | 6 | 5.9 | $1M | 155 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 61 | #459 of 1,771 | 7 | 6.9 | $1.9M | 115 | 13 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 55 | #901 of 2,210 | 12 | 11.9 | $1.4M | 163 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 54 | #927 of 2,385 | 26 | 25.7 | $312K | 147 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 53 | #1,010 of 2,272 | 16 | 15.8 | $1.6M | 127 | 11 |
| Pet businesses | 52 | #998 of 2,200 | 11 | 10.9 | $729K | 83 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 52 | #1,057 of 2,222 | 10 | 9.9 | $3.4M | 111 | 19 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 51 | #1,006 of 2,087 | 10 | 9.9 | $1.7M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 50 | #932 of 1,886 | 8 | 7.9 | $1.3M | 130 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 48 | #1,250 of 2,358 | 12 | 11.9 | $2.5M | 105 | 22 |
| Funeral homes | 45 | #852 of 1,472 | 5 | 4.9 | $319K | 47 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 43 | #1,510 of 2,339 | 18 | 17.8 | $451K | 105 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,563 of 2,401 | 39 | 38.6 | $236K | 88 | 14 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 39 | #1,194 of 1,656 | 9 | 8.9 | $1.1M | 64 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 39 | #1,655 of 2,402 | 34 | 33.6 | $1.7M | 49 | 5 |
| Child care and preschools | 34 | #1,252 of 1,611 | 7 | 6.9 | $552K | 55 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 33 | #1,582 of 2,070 | 13 | 12.9 | $4.4M | 47 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 33 | #1,719 of 2,261 | 14 | 13.9 | $4.1M | 51 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 31 | #1,089 of 1,327 | 5 | 4.9 | $1.8M | 60 | 3 |
| Pizza | 30 | #1,804 of 2,090 | 14 | 13.9 | $2.4M | 48 | 19 |
| Auto repair shops | 30 | #2,024 of 2,378 | 27 | 26.7 | $341K | 77 | 13 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.0 | $2M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.0 | $2.3M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.0 | $8.5M | 229 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.0 | $3.4M | 115 | 10 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.0 | $2M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.0 | $2.3M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $11.3M | 272 | 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $2M | 157 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $4.5M | 70 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $2M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $2.7M | 162 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $8.7M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $2.7M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $26.2M | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $17.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $10.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $8.1M | 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 |
| Pest control | 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 | 6 |
| 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 Grady 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 | $9.2M | $910 | 95 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $30M | $2,963 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $33.9M | $3,350 | 82 |
| Groceries | $56.7M | $5,611 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $8.1M | $803 | 80 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.9M | $383 | 66 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.1M | $607 | 62 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.2M | $1,012 | 79 |
| Pets | $8M | $793 | 87 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $17.2M | $1,706 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $25.6M | $2,530 | 129 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $26.2M | $2,594 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $13.5M | $1,338 | 95 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $140.8M | $13,929 | 84 |
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 Grady County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 26,590+1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 10,108
- Median age
- 40.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 455 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 57
- Median household income
- $58,980+35.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,037
- Median home value
- $152,400
- Jobs located here
- 6,120
- Daytime population
- 21,990Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Grady County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Grady County at 26,590 people in 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 10,108 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 35.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Grady County, GA spend?
Households in Grady County spend about $140.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $56.7M on groceries and $33.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Grady County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Grady County, GA?
Of the business types scored in Grady County, real estate agents and brokers (72), home repair companies (67) and restaurants and cafes (67) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #142 of 2,176 scored counties.
How does Grady County, GA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Grady County is $58,980, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $152,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery stores (90% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (64% 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. 28 of the 56 business types have a score in Grady County, each ranked against other counties.
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