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Lowndes County, GA market data
How Lowndes County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 122,867
- +3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 46,106
- Median household income
- $58,541
- +37.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $215,600
- Jobs located here
- 48,448
- Highest market score
- 75
- Veterinarians, #172 of 1,485 scored counties
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What this means
Lowndes County has an estimated 122,867 people and 46,106 households. Population estimates put the population change in Lowndes County from 2020 to 2025 at +3.7%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Lowndes County is $58,541, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 37.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lowndes County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Of the business types scored in Lowndes County, veterinarians (75), pet businesses (73) and landscaping and lawn care companies (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For veterinarians, that ranks #172 of 1,485 scored counties.
Lowndes County is part of the Valdosta metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for tire shops (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (44% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lowndes County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lowndes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinarians | 75 | #172 of 1,485 | 9 | 2.0 | $3.9M | 145 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 73 | #198 of 2,200 | 37 | 8.0 | $959K | 109 | 13 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 69 | #264 of 1,493 | 16 | 3.5 | $3.8M | 128 | 38 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 67 | #308 of 1,461 | 15 | 3.3 | $2.4M | 93 | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 60 | #245 of 887 | 11 | 2.4 | Index only | 147 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 60 | #498 of 1,771 | 34 | 7.4 | $1.8M | 105 | 64 |
| Laundromats | 56 | #315 of 785 | 5 | 1.1 | $15.4M | 123 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 56 | #512 of 1,302 | 12 | 2.6 | $3.8M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 56 | #576 of 1,490 | 20 | 4.3 | $2.3M | 95 | 7 |
| House cleaning | 55 | #318 of 847 | 11 | 2.4 | $5.5M | 85 | 17 |
| Roofing and gutters | 52 | #552 of 1,177 | 15 | 3.3 | $7.7M | 91 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | 52 | #942 of 2,070 | 30 | 6.5 | $8.5M | 92 | 18 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 49 | #906 of 1,707 | 31 | 6.7 | $3.7M | 78 | 32 |
| Pet stores | 48 | #522 of 974 | 9 | 2.0 | $3.9M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 47 | #447 of 777 | 8 | 1.7 | $3.3M | 81 | 10 |
| Insurance agencies | 47 | #1,227 of 2,272 | 84 | 18.2 | $1.3M | 104 | 58 |
| Dry cleaners | 46 | #296 of 507 | 5 | 1.1 | $15.4M | 98 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 46 | #813 of 1,472 | 10 | 2.2 | $502K | 74 | 8 |
| Pest control | 43 | #436 of 699 | 7 | 1.5 | $8.6M | 84 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 43 | #1,179 of 1,889 | 37 | 8.0 | $4.1M | 99 | 29 |
| Nail salons | 42 | #915 of 1,328 | 32 | 6.9 | $1.1M | 68 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 42 | #1,408 of 2,057 | 59 | 12.8 | $2M | 81 | 78 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 41 | #877 of 1,327 | 16 | 3.5 | $2.5M | 80 | 13 |
| Car washes and detailing | 41 | #976 of 1,451 | 31 | 6.7 | $1.3M | 50 | 5 |
| Gyms | 41 | #1,226 of 1,792 | 33 | 7.2 | $802K | 62 | 10 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 41 | #1,516 of 2,176 | 94 | 20.4 | Index only | 123 | 55 |
| Gas stations | 41 | #1,552 of 2,358 | 78 | 16.9 | $1.7M | 69 | 73 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 38 | #353 of 479 | 6 | 1.3 | $6.6M | 48 | 3 |
| Electricians | 38 | #855 of 1,160 | 13 | 2.8 | $8.9M | 74 | 38 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 37 | #1,006 of 1,334 | 19 | 4.1 | $1.4M | 69 | 10 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 37 | #1,713 of 2,402 | 109 | 23.6 | $2.3M | 69 | 46 |
| Real estate | 37 | #1,790 of 2,229 | 129 | 28.0 | Index only | 113 | 98 |
| Auto repair shops | 37 | #1,791 of 2,378 | 129 | 28.0 | $305K | 69 | 43 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 36 | #1,449 of 1,886 | 47 | 10.2 | $965K | 98 | 39 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 35 | #1,585 of 2,063 | 51 | 11.1 | $3M | 80 | 29 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 35 | #1,850 of 2,405 | 289 | 62.7 | $523K | 79 | 80 |
| Hair salons | 35 | #1,886 of 2,339 | 118 | 25.6 | $307K | 71 | 22 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 34 | #1,683 of 2,088 | 60 | 13.0 | $441K | 67 | 20 |
| Auto repair and car care | 33 | #1,936 of 2,401 | 215 | 46.6 | $183K | 68 | 67 |
| Physical therapy | 32 | #1,169 of 1,422 | 24 | 5.2 | $1.9M | 79 | 24 |
| Convenience stores | 32 | #1,750 of 2,261 | 61 | 13.2 | $4.2M | 53 | 28 |
| Child care and preschools | 30 | #1,341 of 1,611 | 38 | 8.2 | $448K | 45 | 33 |
| Pizza | 29 | #1,821 of 2,090 | 49 | 10.6 | $3.1M | 61 | 116 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 28 | #1,417 of 1,656 | 39 | 8.5 | $1.2M | 65 | 98 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 28 | #2,106 of 2,405 | 527 | 114.3 | $287K | 77 | 230 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 28 | #2,153 of 2,394 | 351 | 76.1 | $129K | 85 | 173 |
| Property management | 27 | #823 of 910 | 20 | 4.3 | Index only | 57 | 31 |
| Spas and skin care | 27 | #1,600 of 1,769 | 55 | 11.9 | $658K | 75 | 14 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 26 | #1,951 of 2,210 | 132 | 28.6 | $581K | 66 | 59 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 26 | #2,218 of 2,385 | 247 | 53.6 | $147K | 69 | 50 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 25 | #1,851 of 2,087 | 103 | 22.3 | $745K | 59 | 52 |
| Tire shops | 24 | #1,343 of 1,530 | 36 | 7.8 | $1.1M | 44 | 14 |
| Barbershops | 22 | #1,202 of 1,356 | 37 | 8.0 | $978K | 52 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 22 | #2,026 of 2,222 | 114 | 24.7 | $1.3M | 43 | 116 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | Index only | 60 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $45.4M | Too few | 5 |
Household spending in Lowndes 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 | $39.4M | $854 | 89 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $129.1M | $2,799 | 108 |
| Food away from home | $151.1M | $3,276 | 80 |
| Groceries | $255.7M | $5,545 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $36.2M | $785 | 78 |
| Child care and other personal services | $17M | $370 | 64 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $26.5M | $574 | 58 |
| Medical and dental services | $45.4M | $984 | 76 |
| Pets | $35.5M | $770 | 85 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $76.8M | $1,665 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $109.9M | $2,384 | 122 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $115.5M | $2,506 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $60.1M | $1,304 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $629.4M | $13,650 | 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 Lowndes County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 122,867+3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 46,106
- Median age
- 33.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 57%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 497 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 241
- Median household income
- $58,541+37.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,413
- Median home value
- $215,600
- Jobs located here
- 48,448
- Daytime population
- 125,607Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lowndes County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Lowndes County at 122,867 people in 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 46,106 households. Median household income rose 37.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Lowndes County, GA spend?
Households in Lowndes County spend about $629.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $255.7M on groceries and $151.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Lowndes County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lowndes County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lowndes County are for veterinarians (75), pet businesses (73) and landscaping and lawn care companies (69). Lowndes County ranks #172 of 1,485 scored counties for veterinarians.
How does Lowndes County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Lowndes County is $58,541 a year, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $215,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Lowndes County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for tire shops (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (44% 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 Lowndes County, each ranked against other counties.
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