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Mecklenburg County, VA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Mecklenburg County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 30,747
- +1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 13,569
- Median household income
- $57,045
- +32.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $192,600
- Jobs located here
- 10,820
- Highest market score
- 73
- Insurance agencies, #383 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 30,747 people live in Mecklenburg County, in 13,569 households. Population estimates show Mecklenburg County grew 1.5% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Mecklenburg County is $57,045 a year, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 32.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Mecklenburg County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Mecklenburg County are for insurance agencies (73), home repair companies (70) and coffee shops and cafes (62). Mecklenburg County ranks #383 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
For its number of households, Mecklenburg County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (4.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (49% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Mecklenburg County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Mecklenburg 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 | 73 | #383 of 2,272 | 16 | 11.8 | $2.3M | 180 | 10 |
| Home repair trades | 70 | #198 of 2,057 | 6 | 4.4 | $5.7M | 235 | 15 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 62 | #520 of 2,063 | 6 | 4.4 | $7.4M | 200 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 56 | #814 of 2,087 | 13 | 9.6 | $1.7M | 138 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 54 | #723 of 1,771 | 12 | 8.8 | $1.5M | 88 | 15 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 54 | #797 of 1,886 | 11 | 8.1 | $1.2M | 124 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 54 | #903 of 2,200 | 13 | 9.6 | $807K | 92 | 7 |
| Car washes and detailing | 53 | #649 of 1,451 | 5 | 3.7 | $2.6M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 53 | #650 of 1,490 | 5 | 3.7 | $2.7M | 112 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 51 | #1,080 of 2,210 | 16 | 11.8 | $1.4M | 161 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 48 | #986 of 1,889 | 9 | 6.6 | $4.9M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 47 | #1,310 of 2,405 | 61 | 45.0 | $730K | 110 | 21 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 46 | #839 of 1,493 | 9 | 6.6 | $2M | 68 | 11 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 46 | #1,271 of 2,088 | 14 | 10.3 | $561K | 85 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 45 | #1,184 of 2,070 | 10 | 7.4 | $7.5M | 81 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 45 | #1,397 of 2,405 | 118 | 87.0 | $377K | 102 | 52 |
| Tire shops | 43 | #952 of 1,530 | 6 | 4.4 | $2.2M | 86 | 3 |
| Gyms | 43 | #1,164 of 1,792 | 8 | 5.9 | $982K | 76 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 41 | #1,615 of 2,394 | 71 | 52.3 | $189K | 124 | 33 |
| Physical therapy | 40 | #981 of 1,422 | 6 | 4.4 | $2.2M | 93 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 34 | #1,300 of 1,656 | 9 | 6.6 | $1.5M | 84 | 20 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 34 | #1,996 of 2,385 | 55 | 40.5 | $194K | 91 | 10 |
| Funeral homes | 33 | #1,168 of 1,472 | 12 | 8.8 | $207K | 31 | 8 |
| Gas stations | 33 | #1,864 of 2,358 | 32 | 23.6 | $1.3M | 56 | 33 |
| Nail salons | 31 | #1,120 of 1,328 | 7 | 5.2 | $1.5M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 31 | #2,001 of 2,176 | 41 | 30.2 | Index only | 83 | 12 |
| Real estate | 31 | #2,045 of 2,229 | 47 | 34.6 | Index only | 91 | 22 |
| Barbershops | 29 | #1,116 of 1,356 | 7 | 5.2 | $1.5M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 29 | #1,153 of 1,334 | 5 | 3.7 | $1.6M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 28 | #2,088 of 2,339 | 37 | 27.3 | $288K | 67 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 26 | #2,087 of 2,402 | 47 | 34.6 | $1.6M | 47 | 11 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 25 | #1,141 of 1,302 | 6 | 4.4 | $2.2M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 25 | #1,189 of 1,327 | 7 | 5.2 | $1.8M | 60 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 25 | #1,976 of 2,222 | 24 | 17.7 | $1.9M | 61 | 29 |
| Auto repair shops | 24 | #2,179 of 2,378 | 41 | 30.2 | $316K | 71 | 23 |
| Auto repair and car care | 24 | #2,193 of 2,401 | 68 | 50.1 | $190K | 71 | 31 |
| Pizza | 23 | #1,957 of 2,090 | 19 | 14.0 | $2.3M | 46 | 29 |
| Convenience stores | 23 | #1,984 of 2,261 | 31 | 22.8 | $2.4M | 31 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.9 | $1.3M | 125 | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.9 | Index only | 119 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.9 | $2.7M | 305 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $11.4M | 240 | 7 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $5.9M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $3.5M | 137 | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $11.4M | 135 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $3.5M | 128 | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $22.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $22.7M | Too few | 5 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $7.9M | Too few | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 8 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 |
Household spending in Mecklenburg 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 | $12.9M | $954 | 100 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $42.4M | $3,125 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $44.5M | $3,281 | 81 |
| Groceries | $75.2M | $5,540 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $10.7M | $786 | 78 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5M | $369 | 64 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $7.9M | $579 | 59 |
| Medical and dental services | $13.4M | $989 | 77 |
| Pets | $10.5M | $773 | 85 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $22.7M | $1,675 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $36.2M | $2,669 | 136 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $34.3M | $2,527 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $17.8M | $1,313 | 93 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $185.5M | $13,671 | 82 |
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 Mecklenburg County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 30,747+1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 13,569
- Median age
- 47.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 625 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 49
- Median household income
- $57,045+32.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $81,783
- Median home value
- $192,600
- Jobs located here
- 10,820
- Daytime population
- 28,099Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Mecklenburg County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Mecklenburg County at 30,747 people in 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 13,569 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 32.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Mecklenburg County, VA spend?
Households in Mecklenburg County spend about $185.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $75.2M on groceries and $44.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Mecklenburg County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Mecklenburg County, VA?
Of the business types scored in Mecklenburg County, insurance agencies (73), home repair companies (70) and coffee shops and cafes (62) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #383 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Mecklenburg County, VA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Mecklenburg County is $57,045, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $192,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (4.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (49% 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. 38 of the 56 business types have a score in Mecklenburg County, each ranked against other counties.
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