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Meriwether County, GA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Meriwether County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 21,516
- +4.4% since 2020
- Households
- 8,391
- Median household income
- $57,340
- +54.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $168,800
- Jobs located here
- 4,267
- Highest market score
- 81
- Insurance agencies, #212 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 21,516 people live in Meriwether County, in 8,391 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Meriwether County grew 4.4%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Meriwether County is $57,340 a year, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 54.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Meriwether County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Meriwether County are for insurance agencies (81), real estate agents and brokers (71) and real estate businesses (70). Meriwether County ranks #212 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
Meriwether County is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For its number of households, Meriwether County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (62% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Meriwether County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Meriwether 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 | 81 | #212 of 2,272 | 10 | 11.9 | $2.2M | 177 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 71 | #172 of 2,176 | 7 | 8.3 | Index only | 296 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 70 | #204 of 2,229 | 9 | 10.7 | Index only | 290 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 69 | #249 of 1,771 | 5 | 6.0 | $2.2M | 129 | 10 |
| Hair salons | 69 | #305 of 2,339 | 8 | 9.5 | $813K | 189 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 69 | #381 of 2,394 | 29 | 34.6 | $282K | 185 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 69 | #399 of 2,222 | 7 | 8.3 | $3.8M | 126 | 10 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 67 | #365 of 2,385 | 15 | 17.9 | $434K | 204 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 65 | #470 of 2,200 | 7 | 8.3 | $896K | 102 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 63 | #584 of 2,210 | 8 | 9.5 | $1.7M | 194 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 62 | #691 of 2,405 | 65 | 77.5 | $414K | 112 | 22 |
| Auto repair shops | 60 | #730 of 2,378 | 16 | 19.1 | $490K | 110 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 57 | #870 of 2,405 | 37 | 44.1 | $728K | 110 | 10 |
| Auto repair and car care | 57 | #890 of 2,401 | 29 | 34.6 | $271K | 101 | 11 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 55 | #852 of 2,087 | 8 | 9.5 | $1.7M | 134 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 50 | #1,030 of 2,057 | 9 | 10.7 | $2.3M | 95 | 14 |
| Pizza | 50 | #1,048 of 2,090 | 8 | 9.5 | $3.4M | 66 | 10 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 44 | #1,038 of 1,656 | 5 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 40 | #1,382 of 2,063 | 8 | 9.5 | $3.4M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 39 | #1,026 of 1,472 | 9 | 10.7 | $147K | 22 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 35 | #1,811 of 2,358 | 28 | 33.4 | $925K | 39 | 15 |
| Grocery stores | 34 | #1,536 of 2,070 | 7 | 8.3 | $6.6M | 71 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | 31 | #1,189 of 1,422 | 5 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 28 | #2,014 of 2,402 | 24 | 28.6 | $1.9M | 57 | 15 |
| Convenience stores | 25 | #1,935 of 2,261 | 14 | 16.7 | $3.3M | 42 | 9 |
| Roofing and gutters | 23 | #1,095 of 1,177 | 5 | 6.0 | $4.2M | 49 | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.6M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $718K | 72 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $2M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.1M | 169 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $2.7M | 92 | 10 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.6M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.6M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.7M | 277 | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $10.4M | Too few | 6 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $10.4M | Too few | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $26.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $8.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $8.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $10.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | Index only | 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 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | 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 stores | 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 Meriwether 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 | $935 | 98 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $25.9M | $3,086 | 119 |
| Food away from home | $26.9M | $3,210 | 79 |
| Groceries | $46.3M | $5,516 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.5M | $775 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.9M | $342 | 59 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.5M | $535 | 54 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.2M | $974 | 76 |
| Pets | $6.3M | $748 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13.7M | $1,628 | 79 |
| Vehicle insurance | $22.2M | $2,644 | 135 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $20.9M | $2,487 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.8M | $1,290 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $113.1M | $13,483 | 81 |
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 Meriwether County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 21,516+4.4% since 2020
- Households
- 8,391
- Median age
- 42.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 501 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 42
- Median household income
- $57,340+54.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $72,311
- Median home value
- $168,800
- Jobs located here
- 4,267
- Daytime population
- 16,127Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Meriwether County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Meriwether County at 21,516 people in 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 8,391 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 54.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Meriwether County, GA spend?
Households in Meriwether County spend about $113.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $46.3M on groceries and $26.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Meriwether County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Meriwether County, GA?
Of the business types scored in Meriwether County, insurance agencies (81), real estate agents and brokers (71) and real estate businesses (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #212 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Meriwether County, GA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Meriwether County is $57,340, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $168,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (62% 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 Meriwether County, each ranked against other counties.
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