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Giles County, VA market data
How Giles County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 16,564
- −1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 6,698
- Median household income
- $65,691
- +20.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $151,100
- Jobs located here
- 5,291
- Highest market score
- 78
- Insurance agencies, #260 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Giles County has an estimated 16,564 people and 6,698 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Giles County declined 1.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Giles County is $65,691, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 20.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Giles County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 140, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Of the business types scored in Giles County, insurance agencies (78), real estate businesses (67) and home repair companies (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #260 of 2,272 scored counties.
Giles County is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Giles County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Giles 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 | 78 | #260 of 2,272 | 6 | 9.0 | $3.1M | 244 | 3 |
| Real estate | 67 | #284 of 2,229 | 6 | 9.0 | Index only | 364 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 65 | #360 of 2,057 | 6 | 9.0 | $3M | 122 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 56 | #902 of 2,405 | 47 | 70.2 | $485K | 131 | 23 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 55 | #895 of 2,210 | 6 | 9.0 | $1.9M | 217 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 54 | #919 of 2,385 | 14 | 20.9 | $393K | 185 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 52 | #852 of 1,886 | 5 | 7.5 | $1.4M | 139 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 48 | #1,271 of 2,339 | 10 | 14.9 | $550K | 128 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 46 | #1,349 of 2,405 | 29 | 43.3 | $787K | 119 | 11 |
| Pet businesses | 44 | #1,353 of 2,200 | 6 | 9.0 | $899K | 102 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 41 | #1,465 of 2,222 | 9 | 13.4 | $2.5M | 83 | 11 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 31 | #1,917 of 2,402 | 15 | 22.4 | $2.6M | 76 | 8 |
| Auto repair shops | 31 | #1,970 of 2,378 | 15 | 22.4 | $436K | 98 | 12 |
| Auto repair and car care | 30 | #2,019 of 2,401 | 26 | 38.8 | $251K | 94 | 15 |
| Convenience stores | 29 | #1,819 of 2,261 | 8 | 11.9 | $4.8M | 61 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 29 | #2,135 of 2,394 | 67 | 100.0 | $102K | 67 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 28 | #1,691 of 2,070 | 6 | 9.0 | $6.4M | 69 | 4 |
| Pizza | 27 | #1,878 of 2,090 | 12 | 17.9 | $1.9M | 37 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 22 | #2,195 of 2,358 | 27 | 40.3 | $792K | 33 | 17 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $2.9M | 225 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $259K | 38 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.3M | 53 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.7M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | Index only | 433 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $7.6M | 184 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $5.9M | 124 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $2.3M | 128 | 8 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $2.2M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $1.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $11.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $3.3M | Too few | 5 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $8.9M | Too few | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $4.5M | Too few | 5 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2.7M | Too few | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $9.1M | Too few | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $11.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $9.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $17.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5.5M | 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 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 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 |
| 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 | Under 3 |
Household spending in Giles 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 | $6.5M | $976 | 102 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21.4M | $3,193 | 123 |
| Food away from home | $22.8M | $3,406 | 84 |
| Groceries | $38.4M | $5,732 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.5M | $821 | 82 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.4M | $364 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4M | $591 | 60 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.9M | $1,023 | 79 |
| Pets | $5.4M | $805 | 89 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11.4M | $1,709 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $18.4M | $2,742 | 140 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $17.7M | $2,644 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.1M | $1,358 | 96 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $94.5M | $14,112 | 85 |
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 Giles County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,564−1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 6,698
- Median age
- 44.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 357 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 46
- Median household income
- $65,691+20.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $81,220
- Median home value
- $151,100
- Jobs located here
- 5,291
- Daytime population
- 14,709Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Giles County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Giles County at 16,564 people in 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 6,698 households. Median household income rose 20.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Giles County, VA spend?
Households in Giles County spend about $94.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $38.4M on groceries and $22.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Giles County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 140, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Giles County, VA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Giles County are for insurance agencies (78), real estate businesses (67) and home repair companies (65). Giles County ranks #260 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Giles County, VA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Giles County is $65,691 a year, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $151,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Giles County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (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. 19 of the 56 business types have a score in Giles County, each ranked against other counties.
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