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Richmond County, GA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Richmond County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 206,559
- 0.0% since 2020
- Households
- 76,694
- Median household income
- $55,637
- +30.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $178,500
- Jobs located here
- 100,051
- Highest market score
- 67
- Pet businesses, #377 of 2,200 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 206,559 people live in Richmond County, in 76,694 households. Population estimates show Richmond County held about level from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Richmond County is $55,637 a year, 31% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 30.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Richmond County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Richmond County are for pet businesses (67), pet grooming and boarding businesses (64) and veterinarians (64). Richmond County ranks #377 of 2,200 scored counties for pet businesses.
Richmond County is part of the Augusta-Richmond County metro area. For its number of households, Richmond County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for oil change and quick-lube shops (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for pet grooming and boarding businesses (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Richmond County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Richmond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet businesses | 67 | #377 of 2,200 | 48 | 6.3 | $1.2M | 138 | 25 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 64 | #366 of 1,461 | 12 | 1.6 | $4.8M | 190 | 13 |
| Veterinarians | 64 | #398 of 1,485 | 19 | 2.5 | $3.1M | 112 | 12 |
| Chiropractors | 62 | #390 of 1,490 | 20 | 2.6 | $3.7M | 157 | 10 |
| Pet stores | 58 | #345 of 974 | 7 | 0.9 | $8.3M | 183 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 58 | #508 of 1,493 | 40 | 5.2 | $2.5M | 85 | 33 |
| Dry cleaners | 57 | #188 of 507 | 5 | 0.7 | $25.3M | 161 | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 57 | #291 of 887 | 17 | 2.2 | Index only | 157 | 6 |
| Roofing and gutters | 56 | #444 of 1,177 | 21 | 2.7 | $9.1M | 108 | 7 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 54 | #700 of 1,707 | 38 | 5.0 | $5.1M | 106 | 49 |
| Insurance agencies | 54 | #987 of 2,272 | 102 | 13.3 | $1.6M | 130 | 60 |
| Pest control | 53 | #310 of 699 | 9 | 1.2 | $11M | 108 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 53 | #887 of 2,057 | 78 | 10.2 | $2.5M | 101 | 88 |
| Grocery stores | 50 | #1,015 of 2,070 | 48 | 6.3 | $8.8M | 94 | 24 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 49 | #395 of 777 | 10 | 1.3 | $4.3M | 106 | 13 |
| Electricians | 48 | #632 of 1,160 | 19 | 2.5 | $10.1M | 84 | 32 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #1,062 of 1,771 | 74 | 9.6 | $1.3M | 80 | 84 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 45 | #1,106 of 1,889 | 53 | 6.9 | $4.7M | 113 | 37 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 44 | #817 of 1,302 | 26 | 3.4 | $2.9M | 92 | 10 |
| Funeral homes | 44 | #860 of 1,472 | 20 | 2.6 | $493K | 73 | 11 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 43 | #806 of 1,327 | 19 | 2.5 | $3.1M | 101 | 18 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 41 | #1,342 of 2,063 | 71 | 9.3 | $3.5M | 94 | 31 |
| Property management | 39 | #631 of 910 | 14 | 1.8 | Index only | 134 | 49 |
| Gyms | 39 | #1,273 of 1,792 | 50 | 6.5 | $865K | 66 | 13 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 37 | #1,001 of 1,334 | 29 | 3.8 | $1.5M | 74 | 12 |
| Physical therapy | 37 | #1,063 of 1,422 | 46 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 68 | 16 |
| Pizza | 35 | #1,622 of 2,090 | 51 | 6.6 | $4.8M | 95 | 189 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 34 | #1,811 of 2,402 | 175 | 22.8 | $2.4M | 71 | 58 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 33 | #1,706 of 2,088 | 89 | 11.6 | $486K | 73 | 25 |
| Spas and skin care | 32 | #1,489 of 1,769 | 86 | 11.2 | $692K | 79 | 12 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 30 | #2,029 of 2,176 | 249 | 32.5 | Index only | 77 | 50 |
| Auto repair shops | 30 | #2,031 of 2,378 | 192 | 25.0 | $309K | 70 | 63 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 30 | #2,048 of 2,405 | 438 | 57.1 | $565K | 85 | 131 |
| House cleaning | 29 | #762 of 847 | 25 | 3.3 | $4M | 62 | 43 |
| Car washes and detailing | 29 | #1,230 of 1,451 | 35 | 4.6 | $1.7M | 67 | 12 |
| Gas stations | 29 | #1,986 of 2,358 | 121 | 15.8 | $1.6M | 68 | 118 |
| Laundromats | 28 | #641 of 785 | 15 | 2.0 | $8.4M | 67 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 28 | #1,370 of 1,611 | 40 | 5.2 | $683K | 68 | 57 |
| Convenience stores | 27 | #1,886 of 2,261 | 100 | 13.0 | $4.2M | 53 | 34 |
| Auto repair and car care | 27 | #2,123 of 2,401 | 319 | 41.6 | $186K | 69 | 100 |
| Nail salons | 26 | #1,194 of 1,328 | 59 | 7.7 | $1M | 60 | 13 |
| Real estate | 26 | #2,164 of 2,229 | 284 | 37.0 | Index only | 84 | 124 |
| Hair salons | 25 | #2,140 of 2,339 | 285 | 37.2 | $209K | 49 | 34 |
| Barbershops | 24 | #1,185 of 1,356 | 64 | 8.3 | $930K | 49 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 24 | #2,210 of 2,405 | 811 | 105.7 | $305K | 82 | 354 |
| Tire shops | 21 | #1,381 of 1,530 | 55 | 7.2 | $1.1M | 43 | 15 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 21 | #2,294 of 2,385 | 505 | 65.8 | $118K | 55 | 65 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 17 | #317 of 325 | 7 | 0.9 | $10.7M | 44 | 8 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 17 | #1,840 of 1,886 | 108 | 14.1 | $694K | 71 | 72 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 15 | #1,601 of 1,656 | 85 | 11.1 | $881K | 49 | 174 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 15 | #2,139 of 2,222 | 156 | 20.3 | $1.6M | 52 | 189 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 15 | #2,353 of 2,394 | 846 | 110.3 | $89K | 58 | 290 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 13 | #2,049 of 2,087 | 226 | 29.5 | $559K | 44 | 124 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 13 | #2,178 of 2,210 | 281 | 36.6 | $450K | 51 | 135 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 11 | #472 of 479 | 12 | 1.6 | $4.9M | 36 | 10 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.5 | Index only | 99 | Under 3 |
Household spending in Richmond 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 | $59.4M | $774 | 81 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $195M | $2,543 | 98 |
| Food away from home | $247.3M | $3,224 | 79 |
| Groceries | $421.3M | $5,494 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $59.5M | $776 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $27.3M | $356 | 61 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $43.2M | $564 | 57 |
| Medical and dental services | $74.9M | $977 | 76 |
| Pets | $58M | $757 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $126.4M | $1,649 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $166.9M | $2,176 | 111 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $192M | $2,504 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $99.4M | $1,296 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1B | $13,549 | 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 Richmond County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 206,5590.0% since 2020
- Households
- 76,694
- Median age
- 37.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 51%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 324 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 635
- Median household income
- $55,637+30.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $77,429
- Median home value
- $178,500
- Jobs located here
- 100,051
- Daytime population
- 227,215Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Richmond County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Richmond County at 206,559 people in 2025, unchanged since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 76,694 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 30.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Richmond County, GA spend?
Households in Richmond County spend about $1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $421.3M on groceries and $247.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Richmond County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Richmond County, GA?
Of the business types scored in Richmond County, pet businesses (67), pet grooming and boarding businesses (64) and veterinarians (64) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet businesses, that ranks #377 of 2,200 scored counties.
How does Richmond County, GA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Richmond County is $55,637, 31% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population held level from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $178,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for oil change and quick-lube shops (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for pet grooming and boarding businesses (56% 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. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in Richmond County, each ranked against other counties.
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