County profile · Georgia
Walker County, GA market data
How Walker County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 70,250
- +3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 26,355
- Median household income
- $59,469
- +28.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $197,100
- Jobs located here
- 14,754
- Highest market score
- 84
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #21 of 1,771 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
Walker County has an estimated 70,250 people and 26,355 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Walker County grew 3.7%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Walker County is $59,469, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Walker County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Of the business types scored in Walker County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (84); landscaping and lawn care companies (83); and real estate agents and brokers (79) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #21 of 1,771 scored counties.
Walker County is part of the Chattanooga metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (99% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (79% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Walker County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Walker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 84 | #21 of 1,771 | 8 | 3.0 | $4.4M | 261 | 12 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 83 | #43 of 1,493 | 5 | 1.9 | $7M | 239 | 8 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 79 | #40 of 2,176 | 23 | 8.7 | Index only | 291 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 77 | #107 of 1,886 | 7 | 2.7 | $3.8M | 384 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 77 | #139 of 2,394 | 47 | 17.8 | $562K | 369 | 12 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 77 | #148 of 2,063 | 9 | 3.4 | $9.7M | 262 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 77 | #186 of 2,405 | 119 | 45.2 | $733K | 198 | 57 |
| Insurance agencies | 77 | #286 of 2,272 | 24 | 9.1 | $2.9M | 232 | 23 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 76 | #137 of 1,889 | 10 | 3.8 | $8.7M | 210 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 76 | #215 of 2,405 | 70 | 26.6 | $1.2M | 188 | 24 |
| Real estate | 75 | #107 of 2,229 | 32 | 12.1 | Index only | 263 | 12 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 75 | #168 of 2,385 | 52 | 19.7 | $404K | 190 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 75 | #293 of 2,070 | 11 | 4.2 | $13.4M | 144 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 74 | #131 of 1,769 | 8 | 3.0 | $2.6M | 300 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 72 | #207 of 1,472 | 6 | 2.3 | $703K | 104 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 70 | #215 of 2,057 | 25 | 9.5 | $2.7M | 113 | 24 |
| Pizza | 70 | #309 of 2,090 | 15 | 5.7 | $5.8M | 114 | 28 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 70 | #362 of 2,222 | 24 | 9.1 | $3.6M | 119 | 28 |
| Hair salons | 67 | #384 of 2,339 | 31 | 11.8 | $679K | 158 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 67 | #453 of 2,087 | 16 | 6.1 | $2.8M | 217 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 67 | #477 of 2,401 | 85 | 32.3 | $289K | 108 | 18 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 65 | #401 of 2,088 | 16 | 6.1 | $948K | 143 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 65 | #518 of 2,210 | 26 | 9.9 | $1.7M | 193 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 64 | #371 of 1,707 | 15 | 5.7 | $4.6M | 96 | 14 |
| Child care and preschools | 63 | #449 of 1,611 | 8 | 3.0 | $1.2M | 115 | 12 |
| Gas stations | 63 | #618 of 2,358 | 30 | 11.4 | $2.7M | 113 | 39 |
| Nail salons | 61 | #362 of 1,328 | 8 | 3.0 | $2.6M | 157 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 61 | #425 of 1,327 | 9 | 3.4 | $2.7M | 89 | 3 |
| Gyms | 61 | #486 of 1,792 | 10 | 3.8 | $1.5M | 117 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 59 | #688 of 2,200 | 23 | 8.7 | $886K | 101 | 15 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 57 | #547 of 1,461 | 7 | 2.7 | $2.9M | 114 | 7 |
| Auto repair shops | 56 | #923 of 2,378 | 63 | 23.9 | $390K | 88 | 14 |
| Property management | 55 | #364 of 910 | 6 | 2.3 | Index only | 109 | 8 |
| Roofing and gutters | 54 | #500 of 1,177 | 8 | 3.0 | $8.5M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 47 | #825 of 1,485 | 10 | 3.8 | $2M | 75 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 41 | #1,555 of 2,402 | 62 | 23.5 | $2.4M | 70 | 22 |
| Convenience stores | 29 | #1,837 of 2,261 | 42 | 15.9 | $3.5M | 45 | 16 |
| Laundromats | 28 | #644 of 785 | 6 | 2.3 | $7.4M | 59 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $5.3M | 279 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $6.1M | 244 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $6.6M | 276 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $3.8M | 188 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $6.6M | 275 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $6.6M | 371 | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $34.2M | Too few | 10 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $13.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $17.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $10.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $12.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $7.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $44.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $35M | Too few | 4 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $24.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Walker 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 | $24.6M | $933 | 97 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $81M | $3,073 | 118 |
| Food away from home | $87.2M | $3,308 | 81 |
| Groceries | $147.7M | $5,604 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $21M | $798 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $9.2M | $350 | 60 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $15.2M | $575 | 59 |
| Medical and dental services | $26.4M | $1,002 | 78 |
| Pets | $20.4M | $773 | 85 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $44.1M | $1,674 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $69.8M | $2,650 | 135 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $68.3M | $2,593 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $35M | $1,330 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $364.5M | $13,832 | 83 |
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 Walker County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 70,250+3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 26,355
- Median age
- 42.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 446 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 154
- Median household income
- $59,469+28.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $81,031
- Median home value
- $197,100
- Jobs located here
- 14,754
- Daytime population
- 56,088Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Walker County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Walker County at 70,250 people in 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 26,355 households. Median household income rose 28.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Walker County, GA spend?
Households in Walker County spend about $364.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $147.7M on groceries and $87.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Walker 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 (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Walker County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Walker County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (84); landscaping and lawn care companies (83); and real estate agents and brokers (79). Walker County ranks #21 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
How does Walker County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Walker County is $59,469 a year, 26% 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 $197,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Walker County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (99% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (79% 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. 38 of the 56 business types have a score in Walker County, each ranked against other counties.
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