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Liberty County, GA market data

Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Liberty County, each scored against other counties.

Population, 2025
70,313
+7.6% since 2020
Households
23,998
Median household income
$60,456
+25.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Median home value
$201,500
Jobs located here
15,728
Highest market score
88
Insurance agencies, #82 of 2,272 scored counties

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Survey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure

What this means

An estimated 70,313 people live in Liberty County, in 23,998 households. Population estimates put the population change in Liberty County from 2020 to 2025 at +7.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Liberty County is $60,456 a year, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 25.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.

Set against the U.S., households in Liberty County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 126, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (55).

The highest Groundwork market scores in Liberty County are for insurance agencies (88), child care centers and preschools (76) and pet businesses (76). Liberty County ranks #82 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.

Liberty County is part of the Hinesville metro area. For its number of households, Liberty County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for property management companies (80% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for coffee shops and cafes (58% below the U.S. rate).

All 56 business types in Liberty County

Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Liberty 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.

Every business type in Liberty County, GA, highest Groundwork market score first, with its rank among counties, listings, listings per 10,000 households, spending per listing and official establishments
Business typeScoreRank among countiesListingsPer 10k householdsSpending per listingSpending per listing vs. U.S. (100)Official establishments
Insurance agencies88#82 of 2,272208.3$3M23510
Child care and preschools76#141 of 1,61162.5$1.4M1367
Pet businesses76#147 of 2,200218.8$867K994
Coffee shops and cafes76#171 of 2,063114.6$7.1M1927
Home repair trades75#103 of 2,057208.3$3M12619
Lawn, cleaning and pest control75#133 of 1,771156.3$2.1M12424
Bakeries and dessert shops74#180 of 1,889125.0$6.5M1577
Landscaping and lawn care73#188 of 1,493114.6$2.8M9712
HVAC and plumbing70#208 of 1,707114.6$5.5M11715
Collision repair and body shops68#262 of 1,32762.5$3.5M1124
Veterinarians68#319 of 1,48562.5$3M111Under 3
Pet grooming and boarding65#359 of 1,46183.3$2.3M894
Grocery stores63#600 of 2,070166.7$8.4M906
Gas stations61#702 of 2,3582510.4$2.8M11639
Roofing and gutters58#409 of 1,17772.9$8.7M103Under 3
Chiropractors58#514 of 1,49093.8$2.6M1106
Auto repair shops58#827 of 2,3785020.8$415K9314
Grocery and convenience stores57#907 of 2,4025020.8$2.7M7913
Auto repair and car care52#1,154 of 2,4019037.5$230K8626
Primary care and pediatrics51#819 of 1,656177.1$1.4M7818
Dentists and orthodontists51#908 of 1,886229.2$1.1M11014
Doctors, dentists and clinics51#1,145 of 2,39413255.0$180K11848
Sit-down restaurants51#1,148 of 2,40513957.9$562K8526
Optometrists and eye care50#691 of 1,302104.2$2.4M763
Gyms, studios and classes49#1,130 of 2,0882610.8$500K755
Gyms47#1,042 of 1,792156.3$866K675
Convenience stores47#1,245 of 2,2613012.5$4.5M577
Spas and skin care45#1,063 of 1,769208.3$943K108Under 3
Restaurants and cafes45#1,407 of 2,40521890.8$358K97104
Funeral homes44#881 of 1,47272.9$315K463
Tire shops44#931 of 1,530104.2$2.1M836
Clothing and shoe stores44#1,271 of 2,0873615.0$1.1M8615
Clothing, shoes and laundry44#1,346 of 2,2104418.3$893K10119
Nail salons41#939 of 1,328166.7$1.2M714
Hair salons40#1,664 of 2,3396527.1$290K6710
Pizza38#1,507 of 2,090208.3$3.9M7769
Real estate agents and brokers37#1,763 of 2,1767230.0Index only8326
Real estate37#1,808 of 2,2299137.9Index only8343
Salons, barbers and spas37#1,883 of 2,38512150.4$156K7317
Car washes and detailing35#1,106 of 1,451135.4$1.6M63Under 3
Property management32#769 of 910135.4Index only4513
Martial arts and dance studios32#1,110 of 1,334104.2$1.3M64Under 3
Barbershops31#1,091 of 1,356187.5$1M56Under 3
Fast food and sandwich shops27#1,932 of 2,2224217.5$1.9M6169
Mortgage brokers and lendersNot scoredNot scored41.7Index only210Under 3
Pet storesNot scoredNot scored41.7$4.5M101Under 3
Physical therapyNot scoredNot scored31.3$7.9M3297
Dry cleanersNot scoredNot scored20.8$19.6MToo few4
ElectriciansNot scoredNot scored20.8$30.5MToo few4
Home inspectorsNot scoredNot scored20.8Index onlyToo few3
House cleaningNot scoredNot scored20.8$15.6MToo few7
LaundromatsNot scoredNot scored20.8$19.6MToo fewUnder 3
Oil change and quick lubeNot scoredNot scored20.8$10.4MToo few4
Pest controlNot scoredNot scored20.8$15.6MToo few5
Urgent care and walk-in clinicsNot scoredNot scored10.4$23.7MToo fewUnder 3
Yoga, Pilates and fitness studiosNot scoredNot scored10.4$13MToo few5

Household spending in Liberty 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).

Annual household spending in Liberty County, GA by line, per household, and against the U.S.
Spending lineA year, all householdsPer householdIndex vs. U.S. (100)
Vehicle maintenance and repairs$20.7M$86490
Gasoline and other fuels$68.9M$2,872111
Food away from home$78.1M$3,25680
Groceries$133.6M$5,56788
Personal care products and services$18.9M$78678
Child care and other personal services$8.1M$33958
Memberships, classes and admissions$13M$54255
Medical and dental services$23.7M$98877
Pets$18.2M$75883
Clothing, shoes and related services$39.3M$1,63880
Vehicle insurance$59.1M$2,463126
Home repairs, maintenance and insurance$61M$2,54284
Lawn care, cleaning and other household services$31.3M$1,30392
Rent and homeowner costs$327.6M$13,65082

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 Liberty County

Population, 2025 estimate
70,313+7.6% since 2020
Households
23,998
Median age
30.7
Homes lived in by their owners
51%
Vehicles per household
1.9
Land area
517 sq. mi.
People per square mile
130
Median household income
$60,456+25.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Average household income
$74,082
Median home value
$201,500
Jobs located here
15,728
Daytime population
61,774Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here

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Liberty County is part of the Hinesville, GA metro area.

Questions

How fast is Liberty County, GA growing?

Population estimates put Liberty County at 70,313 people in 2025, up 7.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 23,998 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 25.9%, before inflation.

How much do households in Liberty County, GA spend?

Households in Liberty County spend about $327.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $133.6M on groceries and $78.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Liberty County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 126, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (55).

Which business types have the highest market scores in Liberty County, GA?

Of the business types scored in Liberty County, insurance agencies (88), child care centers and preschools (76) and pet businesses (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #82 of 2,272 scored counties.

How does Liberty County, GA compare with the U.S.?

Median household income in Liberty County is $60,456, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $201,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for property management companies (80% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for coffee shops and cafes (58% 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. 44 of the 56 business types have a score in Liberty County, each ranked against other counties.

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