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Weakley County, TN market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Weakley County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 33,261
- +1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 13,384
- Median household income
- $51,880
- +29.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $151,200
- Jobs located here
- 11,085
- Highest market score
- 63
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #395 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
An estimated 33,261 people live in Weakley County, in 13,384 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Weakley County grew 1.1%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Weakley County is $51,880 a year, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Weakley County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Weakley County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (63); landscaping and lawn care companies (62); and dentists and orthodontists (59). Weakley County ranks #395 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
Weakley County is part of the Martin area. For its number of households, Weakley County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for primary care and pediatric clinics (56% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (59% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Weakley County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Weakley 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 | 63 | #395 of 1,771 | 9 | 6.7 | $1.9M | 111 | 9 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 62 | #421 of 1,493 | 5 | 3.7 | $3.3M | 114 | 9 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 59 | #606 of 1,886 | 8 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 160 | 5 |
| Real estate | 58 | #661 of 2,229 | 21 | 15.7 | Index only | 193 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 58 | #844 of 2,272 | 20 | 14.9 | $1.7M | 137 | 13 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 57 | #779 of 2,385 | 33 | 24.7 | $301K | 142 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 55 | #674 of 1,707 | 6 | 4.5 | $5.4M | 113 | 9 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 55 | #779 of 2,176 | 17 | 12.7 | Index only | 189 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 54 | #966 of 2,339 | 21 | 15.7 | $473K | 110 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 52 | #928 of 2,063 | 9 | 6.7 | $4.6M | 123 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 52 | #1,057 of 2,358 | 16 | 12.0 | $2.5M | 105 | 22 |
| Home repair trades | 48 | #1,133 of 2,057 | 15 | 11.2 | $2.1M | 88 | 13 |
| Car washes and detailing | 45 | #845 of 1,451 | 5 | 3.7 | $2.4M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 45 | #1,341 of 2,200 | 17 | 12.7 | $567K | 65 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 41 | #1,550 of 2,402 | 29 | 21.7 | $2.5M | 73 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 41 | #1,608 of 2,401 | 50 | 37.4 | $241K | 90 | 19 |
| Nail salons | 40 | #944 of 1,328 | 5 | 3.7 | $2M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 40 | #1,610 of 2,405 | 111 | 82.9 | $369K | 100 | 52 |
| Tire shops | 39 | #1,043 of 1,530 | 6 | 4.5 | $2M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 38 | #1,368 of 1,889 | 12 | 9.0 | $3.4M | 82 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 38 | #1,418 of 2,070 | 9 | 6.7 | $8M | 86 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 38 | #1,564 of 2,222 | 16 | 12.0 | $2.6M | 84 | 24 |
| Chiropractors | 37 | #1,089 of 1,490 | 6 | 4.5 | $2.1M | 88 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 35 | #1,830 of 2,405 | 65 | 48.6 | $631K | 95 | 22 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 35 | #1,881 of 2,394 | 75 | 56.0 | $168K | 110 | 31 |
| Child care and preschools | 32 | #1,296 of 1,611 | 7 | 5.2 | $598K | 60 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 32 | #1,741 of 2,261 | 15 | 11.2 | $4.8M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 31 | #1,191 of 1,472 | 5 | 3.7 | $378K | 56 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 31 | #1,817 of 2,210 | 28 | 20.9 | $754K | 86 | 9 |
| Auto repair shops | 30 | #2,015 of 2,378 | 32 | 23.9 | $377K | 85 | 19 |
| Pizza | 29 | #1,825 of 2,090 | 15 | 11.2 | $2.7M | 54 | 24 |
| Gyms | 28 | #1,529 of 1,792 | 7 | 5.2 | $957K | 74 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 28 | #1,842 of 2,088 | 12 | 9.0 | $558K | 84 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 27 | #1,452 of 1,656 | 15 | 11.2 | $838K | 47 | 14 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 26 | #1,817 of 2,087 | 25 | 18.7 | $845K | 67 | 9 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 23 | #1,165 of 1,302 | 5 | 3.7 | $2.5M | 80 | 4 |
| Electricians | 20 | #1,096 of 1,160 | 5 | 3.7 | $6.4M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $3M | 98 | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $1.7M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $2.4M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $2.4M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $3.1M | 131 | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $8.1M | 95 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $2.5M | 284 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $2.4M | 89 | 4 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $3.3M | 176 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $7M | 56 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $5.6M | 55 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | Index only | 105 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $16.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 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 |
Household spending in Weakley 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 | $12.1M | $902 | 94 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $40.2M | $3,000 | 116 |
| Food away from home | $41M | $3,063 | 75 |
| Groceries | $71.8M | $5,363 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $9.9M | $743 | 74 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.2M | $313 | 54 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.7M | $500 | 51 |
| Medical and dental services | $12.6M | $939 | 73 |
| Pets | $9.6M | $720 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $21.1M | $1,578 | 77 |
| Vehicle insurance | $34.5M | $2,578 | 132 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $32.2M | $2,409 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $16.7M | $1,249 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $175.4M | $13,102 | 79 |
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 Weakley County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 33,261+1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 13,384
- Median age
- 39.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 580 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 57
- Median household income
- $51,880+29.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $67,337
- Median home value
- $151,200
- Jobs located here
- 11,085
- Daytime population
- 30,829Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Weakley County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Weakley County at 33,261 people in 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 13,384 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Weakley County, TN spend?
Households in Weakley County spend about $175.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $71.8M on groceries and $41M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Weakley County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Weakley County, TN?
Of the business types scored in Weakley County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (63); landscaping and lawn care companies (62); and dentists and orthodontists (59) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #395 of 1,771 scored counties.
How does Weakley County, TN compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Weakley County is $51,880, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $151,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for primary care and pediatric clinics (56% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (59% 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. 37 of the 56 business types have a score in Weakley County, each ranked against other counties.
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