County profile · North Carolina
Iredell County, NC market data
How Iredell County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 211,798
- +12.9% since 2020
- Households
- 76,344
- Median household income
- $81,419
- +33.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $321,400
- Jobs located here
- 82,907
- Highest market score
- 82
- Convenience stores, #132 of 2,261 scored counties
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What this means
Iredell County has an estimated 211,798 people and 76,344 households. Population estimates put the population change in Iredell County from 2020 to 2025 at +12.9%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Iredell County is $81,419, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 33.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Iredell County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (83).
Of the business types scored in Iredell County, convenience stores (82), laundromats (79) and grocery and convenience stores (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #132 of 2,261 scored counties.
Iredell County is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (36% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Iredell County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Iredell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 82 | #132 of 2,261 | 62 | 8.1 | $7.7M | 97 | 11 |
| Laundromats | 79 | #74 of 785 | 8 | 1.0 | $19M | 152 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 77 | #255 of 2,402 | 143 | 18.7 | $3.3M | 98 | 40 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 75 | #69 of 887 | 21 | 2.8 | Index only | 147 | 8 |
| Funeral homes | 75 | #150 of 1,472 | 13 | 1.7 | $803K | 118 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 75 | #268 of 2,358 | 104 | 13.6 | $2.4M | 101 | 87 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 74 | #268 of 2,087 | 79 | 10.3 | $1.9M | 151 | 37 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 73 | #243 of 2,063 | 68 | 8.9 | $4.5M | 121 | 35 |
| Child care and preschools | 71 | #247 of 1,611 | 43 | 5.6 | $895K | 89 | 34 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 71 | #354 of 2,210 | 119 | 15.6 | $1.3M | 145 | 45 |
| Dry cleaners | 69 | #76 of 507 | 7 | 0.9 | $21.7M | 139 | 8 |
| Pest control | 68 | #117 of 699 | 15 | 2.0 | $7.9M | 78 | 8 |
| Pizza | 68 | #374 of 2,090 | 59 | 7.7 | $5.2M | 102 | 152 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 68 | #444 of 2,222 | 93 | 12.2 | $3.3M | 108 | 152 |
| Grocery stores | 68 | #469 of 2,070 | 56 | 7.3 | $8.5M | 91 | 29 |
| Insurance agencies | 68 | #528 of 2,272 | 119 | 15.6 | $1.8M | 144 | 89 |
| Property management | 65 | #211 of 910 | 21 | 2.8 | Index only | 103 | 27 |
| Barbershops | 65 | #344 of 1,356 | 37 | 4.8 | $2M | 104 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 64 | #429 of 1,889 | 70 | 9.2 | $4.4M | 105 | 44 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 64 | #618 of 2,405 | 735 | 96.3 | $416K | 112 | 350 |
| Veterinarians | 63 | #437 of 1,485 | 31 | 4.1 | $2.4M | 86 | 29 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 62 | #681 of 2,405 | 397 | 52.0 | $769K | 116 | 161 |
| Electricians | 61 | #333 of 1,160 | 20 | 2.6 | $11.7M | 97 | 78 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 58 | #494 of 1,327 | 28 | 3.7 | $2.8M | 92 | 24 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 57 | #542 of 1,493 | 57 | 7.5 | $2.1M | 71 | 93 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 57 | #619 of 1,707 | 64 | 8.4 | $3.6M | 77 | 72 |
| Nail salons | 55 | #542 of 1,328 | 50 | 6.5 | $1.4M | 87 | 15 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 54 | #300 of 777 | 12 | 1.6 | $5.2M | 128 | 41 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 54 | #596 of 1,302 | 32 | 4.2 | $2.8M | 89 | 15 |
| Tire shops | 53 | #714 of 1,530 | 44 | 5.8 | $1.8M | 72 | 17 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 52 | #616 of 1,334 | 35 | 4.6 | $1.8M | 88 | 25 |
| Physical therapy | 52 | #677 of 1,422 | 46 | 6.0 | $1.9M | 81 | 28 |
| House cleaning | 51 | #406 of 847 | 25 | 3.3 | $4.8M | 74 | 58 |
| Pet stores | 51 | #471 of 974 | 23 | 3.0 | $3.2M | 70 | 9 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 50 | #876 of 1,771 | 97 | 12.7 | $1.2M | 73 | 159 |
| Pet businesses | 50 | #1,118 of 2,200 | 124 | 16.2 | $588K | 67 | 72 |
| Car washes and detailing | 49 | #756 of 1,451 | 38 | 5.0 | $2.1M | 83 | 20 |
| Home repair trades | 48 | #1,156 of 2,057 | 130 | 17.0 | $1.8M | 74 | 180 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 46 | #1,267 of 2,088 | 110 | 14.4 | $566K | 86 | 66 |
| Auto repair shops | 46 | #1,409 of 2,378 | 212 | 27.8 | $376K | 85 | 111 |
| Chiropractors | 45 | #888 of 1,490 | 48 | 6.3 | $1.9M | 78 | 32 |
| Gyms | 45 | #1,102 of 1,792 | 63 | 8.3 | $989K | 76 | 41 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 44 | #1,051 of 1,656 | 69 | 9.0 | $1.3M | 73 | 140 |
| Spas and skin care | 44 | #1,104 of 1,769 | 89 | 11.7 | $812K | 93 | 26 |
| Hair salons | 44 | #1,496 of 2,339 | 216 | 28.3 | $335K | 78 | 55 |
| Roofing and gutters | 43 | #753 of 1,177 | 46 | 6.0 | $5.1M | 60 | 30 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 43 | #898 of 1,461 | 54 | 7.1 | $1.4M | 53 | 34 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,578 of 2,401 | 373 | 48.9 | $214K | 80 | 161 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 42 | #1,647 of 2,385 | 397 | 52.0 | $182K | 86 | 100 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 41 | #224 of 325 | 6 | 0.8 | $14.9M | 61 | 8 |
| Real estate | 40 | #1,641 of 2,229 | 335 | 43.9 | Index only | 83 | 233 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 39 | #1,663 of 2,176 | 282 | 36.9 | Index only | 79 | 171 |
| Home inspectors | 38 | #311 of 415 | 11 | 1.4 | Index only | 42 | 7 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 37 | #1,424 of 1,886 | 108 | 14.1 | $830K | 84 | 82 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 37 | #1,823 of 2,394 | 727 | 95.2 | $123K | 81 | 305 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.5 | $19.9M | 145 | 9 |
Household spending in Iredell 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 | $79.7M | $1,044 | 109 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $251.3M | $3,292 | 127 |
| Food away from home | $305.4M | $4,001 | 98 |
| Groceries | $476M | $6,235 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $72.3M | $947 | 94 |
| Child care and other personal services | $38.5M | $504 | 87 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $62.3M | $816 | 83 |
| Medical and dental services | $89.6M | $1,174 | 91 |
| Pets | $72.9M | $955 | 105 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $151.9M | $1,990 | 97 |
| Vehicle insurance | $214.7M | $2,812 | 144 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $233.3M | $3,056 | 101 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $119M | $1,559 | 110 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.2B | $15,816 | 95 |
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 Iredell County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 211,798+12.9% since 2020
- Households
- 76,344
- Median age
- 41.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 575 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 342
- Median household income
- $81,419+33.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $113,658
- Median home value
- $321,400
- Jobs located here
- 82,907
- Daytime population
- 186,832Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Iredell County, NC growing?
Population estimates put Iredell County at 211,798 people in 2025, up 12.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 76,344 households. Median household income rose 33.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Iredell County, NC spend?
Households in Iredell County spend about $1.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $476M on groceries and $305.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Iredell County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (83).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Iredell County, NC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Iredell County are for convenience stores (82), laundromats (79) and grocery and convenience stores (77). Iredell County ranks #132 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
How does Iredell County, NC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Iredell County is $81,419 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 12.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $321,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Iredell County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (36% 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 Iredell County, each ranked against other counties.
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