Dothan, AL

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Dothan market is currently outpacing the national growth rate. Our analysis identifies 21 active sectors where local supply has not yet met the demand indicated by the national baseline.

Active Local Businesses

4,525

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

152K

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+10.4%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

46

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Convenience Stores

Growth
+366.7%
Scale
$60K PAY
Saturation
0.93
14 establishments

Medical Laboratories

Growth
+266.7%
Scale
$2.8M PAY
Saturation
1.61
11 establishments

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

Growth
+225.0%
Scale
$6027.0M REV
Saturation
0.87
111 establishments

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Growth
+121.4%
Scale
$124K PAY
Saturation
0.88
43 establishments

Residential Remodelers

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$125K PAY
Saturation
0.69
38 establishments

Car Washes

Growth
+83.3%
Scale
$141K PAY
Saturation
1.36
11 establishments

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

Growth
+81.8%
Scale
$292K PAY
Saturation
0.94
20 establishments

Nail Salons

Growth
+77.8%
Scale
$7713.0M REV
Saturation
1.10
174 establishments

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors

Growth
+71.4%
Scale
$263K PAY
Saturation
1.31
12 establishments

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Growth
+71.4%
Scale
$75K PAY
Saturation
0.27
12 establishments

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

Growth
+66.7%
Scale
$150K PAY
Saturation
0.77
15 establishments

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists

Growth
+60.0%
Scale
$407K PAY
Saturation
1.44
27 establishments

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Growth
+50.0%
Scale
$462K PAY
Saturation
0.76
12 establishments

Computer Systems Design Services

Growth
+50.0%
Scale
$899K PAY
Saturation
0.50
12 establishments

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Growth
+45.5%
Scale
$105K PAY
Saturation
1.09
16 establishments

Finish Carpentry Contractors

Growth
+44.4%
Scale
$236K PAY
Saturation
0.99
13 establishments

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$52K PAY
Saturation
1.35
10 establishments

Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$124K PAY
Saturation
4.53
10 establishments

Residential Property Managers

Growth
+37.5%
Scale
$434K PAY
Saturation
0.43
11 establishments

General Freight Trucking, Local

Growth
+36.4%
Scale
$428K PAY
Saturation
0.81
15 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Dothan:

1

Demographic Fit

Does the local population age or income level explain the "Supply Gaps"? (e.g., A gap in luxury services may be due to lower local income).

2

Regulatory Check

Verify local licensing requirements. High barriers to entry often protect "High Yield" sectors from new competition.

3

Competitor Health

Investigate the "Momentum" sectors. Are existing businesses thriving, or is the growth due to high turnover and failure rates?