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Perquimans County, NC market data
How Perquimans County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 13,490
- +3.6% since 2020
- Households
- 5,614
- Median household income
- $67,917
- +44.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $231,700
- Jobs located here
- 2,266
- Highest market score
- 79
- Auto repair and car care, #139 of 2,401 scored counties
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What this means
Perquimans County has an estimated 13,490 people and 5,614 households. Population estimates show Perquimans County grew 3.6% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Perquimans County is $67,917, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 44.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Perquimans County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (62).
Of the business types scored in Perquimans County, auto repair and car care businesses (79), auto repair shops (78) and medical and dental practices (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair and car care businesses, that ranks #139 of 2,401 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery and convenience stores (5% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (62% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Perquimans County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Perquimans 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair and car care | 79 | #139 of 2,401 | 11 | 19.6 | $484K | 180 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 78 | #143 of 2,378 | 6 | 10.7 | $887K | 199 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 77 | #137 of 2,394 | 9 | 16.0 | $644K | 423 | 4 |
| Real estate | 76 | #80 of 2,229 | 5 | 8.9 | Index only | 369 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 76 | #222 of 2,405 | 39 | 69.5 | $503K | 136 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 71 | #244 of 2,385 | 10 | 17.8 | $469K | 221 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 71 | #252 of 2,339 | 6 | 10.7 | $782K | 182 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 66 | #498 of 2,405 | 24 | 42.8 | $817K | 123 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 66 | #538 of 2,358 | 9 | 16.0 | $1.9M | 81 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 60 | #585 of 2,057 | 6 | 10.7 | $2.5M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 55 | #984 of 2,402 | 11 | 19.6 | $3M | 87 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #952 of 2,088 | 5 | 8.9 | $685K | 103 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 47 | #1,040 of 1,889 | 5 | 8.9 | $3.9M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.1 | $2.4M | 277 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.1 | $8.1M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.1 | $4.9M | 161 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.1 | $8.1M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.1 | Index only | 367 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.3 | $6.5M | 176 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.3 | $5M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.3 | $6.5M | 129 | 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.3 | $1.8M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $566K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $7.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $14.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $15M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $7.7M | Too few | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $9.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $7.7M | Too few | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $5.8M | Too few | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 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 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 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 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 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 |
| Property management | 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 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Perquimans 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 | $5.3M | $948 | 99 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $17.5M | $3,116 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $19.6M | $3,492 | 86 |
| Groceries | $32.6M | $5,799 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.7M | $836 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.1M | $373 | 64 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.4M | $610 | 62 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.8M | $1,033 | 80 |
| Pets | $4.6M | $821 | 90 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.7M | $1,736 | 84 |
| Vehicle insurance | $15M | $2,676 | 137 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $14.9M | $2,653 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.7M | $1,373 | 97 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $80M | $14,250 | 86 |
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 Perquimans County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 13,490+3.6% since 2020
- Households
- 5,614
- Median age
- 49.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 247 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 54
- Median household income
- $67,917+44.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $82,788
- Median home value
- $231,700
- Jobs located here
- 2,266
- Daytime population
- 9,990Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Perquimans County, NC growing?
Population estimates put Perquimans County at 13,490 people in 2025, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,614 households. Median household income rose 44.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Perquimans County, NC spend?
Households in Perquimans County spend about $80M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $32.6M on groceries and $19.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Perquimans County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Perquimans County, NC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Perquimans County are for auto repair and car care businesses (79), auto repair shops (78) and medical and dental practices (77). Perquimans County ranks #139 of 2,401 scored counties for auto repair and car care businesses.
How does Perquimans County, NC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Perquimans County is $67,917 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $231,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Perquimans County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery and convenience stores (5% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest 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. 13 of the 56 business types have a score in Perquimans County, each ranked against other counties.
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