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Appomattox County, VA market data
How Appomattox County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 17,172
- +6.3% since 2020
- Households
- 6,639
- Median household income
- $62,853
- +7.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $207,600
- Jobs located here
- 3,433
- Highest market score
- 88
- Insurance agencies, #91 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Appomattox County has an estimated 17,172 people and 6,639 households. Population estimates put the population change in Appomattox County from 2020 to 2025 at +6.3%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Appomattox County is $62,853, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 7.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Appomattox County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 152, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (62).
Of the business types scored in Appomattox County, insurance agencies (88), restaurants and cafes (80) and sit-down restaurants (79) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #91 of 2,272 scored counties.
Appomattox County is part of the Lynchburg metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (80% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for sit-down restaurants (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Appomattox County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Appomattox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 88 | #91 of 2,272 | 9 | 13.6 | $2.2M | 175 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 80 | #134 of 2,405 | 35 | 52.7 | $642K | 173 | 15 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 79 | #141 of 2,405 | 18 | 27.1 | $1.2M | 188 | 7 |
| Real estate | 70 | #206 of 2,229 | 9 | 13.6 | Index only | 239 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 70 | #291 of 2,385 | 16 | 24.1 | $337K | 159 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 70 | #445 of 2,402 | 11 | 16.6 | $3.4M | 101 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 68 | #273 of 2,057 | 6 | 9.0 | $2.9M | 119 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 66 | #554 of 2,261 | 5 | 7.5 | $7.5M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 65 | #348 of 2,176 | 7 | 10.5 | Index only | 244 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 65 | #550 of 2,401 | 25 | 37.7 | $281K | 105 | 9 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 64 | #562 of 2,210 | 8 | 12.1 | $1.4M | 161 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 64 | #592 of 2,222 | 8 | 12.1 | $2.8M | 92 | 7 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 63 | #576 of 2,087 | 6 | 9.0 | $1.9M | 149 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #587 of 2,339 | 10 | 15.1 | $540K | 125 | 3 |
| Pizza | 60 | #664 of 2,090 | 6 | 9.0 | $3.7M | 74 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 57 | #868 of 2,394 | 29 | 43.7 | $233K | 153 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 56 | #927 of 2,358 | 13 | 19.6 | $1.8M | 74 | 11 |
| Auto repair shops | 54 | #1,030 of 2,378 | 18 | 27.1 | $390K | 88 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 47 | #983 of 1,771 | 8 | 12.1 | $1.1M | 67 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 46 | #1,294 of 2,200 | 9 | 13.6 | $584K | 66 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 42 | #952 of 1,493 | 7 | 10.5 | $1.3M | 44 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $9.4M | 101 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $4.3M | 91 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $7.5M | 181 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $2.3M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $7.5M | 202 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $2.3M | 229 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $1.8M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $2.3M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $1.8M | 69 | 4 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $1.8M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $3.5M | Too few | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $514K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2M | Too few | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2M | Too few | 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $2.5M | Too few | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $17.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $11.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $17.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | 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 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 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 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Appomattox 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 | $7M | $1,058 | 110 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $22.9M | $3,454 | 133 |
| Food away from home | $22.5M | $3,384 | 83 |
| Groceries | $37.6M | $5,667 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.4M | $813 | 81 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.5M | $372 | 64 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4M | $605 | 62 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.8M | $1,019 | 79 |
| Pets | $5.3M | $791 | 87 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11.3M | $1,707 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19.7M | $2,974 | 152 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $17.4M | $2,615 | 87 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9M | $1,351 | 96 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $93M | $14,009 | 84 |
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 Appomattox County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 17,172+6.3% since 2020
- Households
- 6,639
- Median age
- 43.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 334 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 50
- Median household income
- $62,853+7.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $77,243
- Median home value
- $207,600
- Jobs located here
- 3,433
- Daytime population
- 12,379Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Appomattox County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Appomattox County at 17,172 people in 2025, up 6.3% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,639 households. Median household income rose 7.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Appomattox County, VA spend?
Households in Appomattox County spend about $93M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $37.6M on groceries and $22.9M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Appomattox County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 152, 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 Appomattox County, VA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Appomattox County are for insurance agencies (88), restaurants and cafes (80) and sit-down restaurants (79). Appomattox County ranks #91 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Appomattox County, VA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Appomattox County is $62,853 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $207,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Appomattox County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (80% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for sit-down restaurants (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. 21 of the 56 business types have a score in Appomattox County, each ranked against other counties.
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