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Calaveras County, CA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Calaveras County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 46,605
- +2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 18,437
- Median household income
- $78,647
- +24.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $457,200
- Jobs located here
- 10,991
- Highest market score
- 86
- Car washes and detailing, #26 of 1,451 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 46,605 people live in Calaveras County, in 18,437 households. Population estimates put the population change in Calaveras County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.8%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Calaveras County is $78,647 a year, 3% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 24.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Calaveras County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (90).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Calaveras County are for car washes and detailers (86), auto repair and car care businesses (86) and martial arts and dance studios (85). Calaveras County ranks #26 of 1,451 scored counties for car washes and detailers.
For its number of households, Calaveras County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (56% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (58% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Calaveras County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Calaveras 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car washes and detailing | 86 | #26 of 1,451 | 6 | 3.3 | $4M | 160 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 86 | #43 of 2,401 | 48 | 26.0 | $503K | 187 | 20 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 85 | #13 of 1,334 | 5 | 2.7 | $4.3M | 212 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 82 | #54 of 2,088 | 26 | 14.1 | $823K | 124 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 82 | #62 of 2,339 | 27 | 14.6 | $703K | 163 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 81 | #91 of 2,378 | 26 | 14.1 | $928K | 209 | 18 |
| Insurance agencies | 81 | #194 of 2,272 | 13 | 7.1 | $3.3M | 262 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 78 | #111 of 2,385 | 58 | 31.5 | $327K | 154 | 7 |
| Physical therapy | 77 | #101 of 1,422 | 5 | 2.7 | $4.8M | 202 | 5 |
| Barbershops | 77 | #105 of 1,356 | 6 | 3.3 | $3.2M | 168 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 77 | #113 of 1,792 | 16 | 8.7 | $1.3M | 103 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 77 | #180 of 2,222 | 14 | 7.6 | $5.3M | 174 | 31 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 76 | #111 of 1,302 | 5 | 2.7 | $4.8M | 155 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 73 | #252 of 2,394 | 66 | 35.8 | $367K | 241 | 35 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 72 | #185 of 1,771 | 9 | 4.9 | $2.8M | 164 | 23 |
| Pet businesses | 72 | #236 of 2,200 | 27 | 14.6 | $685K | 78 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | 72 | #247 of 1,485 | 8 | 4.3 | $2.3M | 85 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 72 | #324 of 2,087 | 15 | 8.1 | $2.3M | 179 | 6 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 70 | #95 of 777 | 5 | 2.7 | $4.3M | 105 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 70 | #386 of 2,210 | 24 | 13.0 | $1.4M | 162 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 69 | #264 of 1,461 | 8 | 4.3 | $2.3M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 67 | #218 of 1,328 | 9 | 4.9 | $2.1M | 126 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 66 | #338 of 1,769 | 16 | 8.7 | $1.2M | 135 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 66 | #531 of 2,358 | 26 | 14.1 | $2.3M | 98 | 22 |
| Convenience stores | 66 | #565 of 2,261 | 19 | 10.3 | $5.9M | 75 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 64 | #358 of 1,707 | 9 | 4.9 | $5.9M | 125 | 18 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 62 | #222 of 887 | 7 | 3.8 | Index only | 123 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 62 | #504 of 1,886 | 16 | 8.7 | $1.5M | 154 | 15 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 59 | #483 of 1,493 | 7 | 3.8 | $3.5M | 121 | 23 |
| Grocery stores | 56 | #802 of 2,070 | 11 | 6.0 | $10.3M | 110 | 11 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 56 | #943 of 2,402 | 39 | 21.2 | $2.9M | 85 | 14 |
| Child care and preschools | 54 | #732 of 1,611 | 16 | 8.7 | $817K | 82 | 13 |
| Property management | 53 | #396 of 910 | 9 | 4.9 | Index only | 67 | 6 |
| Pizza | 53 | #920 of 2,090 | 23 | 12.5 | $3.2M | 64 | 31 |
| Pet stores | 50 | #488 of 974 | 6 | 3.3 | $3.1M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 50 | #1,027 of 2,057 | 23 | 12.5 | $2.3M | 96 | 44 |
| Roofing and gutters | 49 | #611 of 1,177 | 6 | 3.3 | $8.9M | 105 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 49 | #965 of 1,889 | 18 | 9.8 | $4.1M | 100 | 15 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 49 | #1,052 of 2,063 | 20 | 10.8 | $3.7M | 100 | 15 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #1,231 of 2,405 | 106 | 57.5 | $701K | 106 | 42 |
| Real estate | 45 | #1,368 of 2,229 | 91 | 49.4 | Index only | 85 | 26 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 44 | #1,394 of 2,176 | 74 | 40.1 | Index only | 83 | 18 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 40 | #1,631 of 2,405 | 246 | 133.4 | $302K | 81 | 88 |
| Electricians | 38 | #864 of 1,160 | 8 | 4.3 | $6.7M | 56 | 16 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $11.4M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $8M | 321 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $12.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $12.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $12.1M | Too few | 15 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $34.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $24.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $24.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $24.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Calaveras 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 | $24.1M | $1,308 | 137 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $60.5M | $3,281 | 126 |
| Food away from home | $74.3M | $4,031 | 99 |
| Groceries | $112.8M | $6,117 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $19M | $1,029 | 102 |
| Child care and other personal services | $13.1M | $709 | 122 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $21.4M | $1,161 | 118 |
| Medical and dental services | $24.2M | $1,313 | 102 |
| Pets | $18.5M | $1,003 | 110 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $34.2M | $1,854 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $42.7M | $2,318 | 118 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $53.5M | $2,902 | 96 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $24.8M | $1,345 | 95 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $336.6M | $18,259 | 110 |
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 Calaveras County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 46,605+2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 18,437
- Median age
- 50.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 84%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 1,020 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 45
- Median household income
- $78,647+24.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $107,069
- Median home value
- $457,200
- Jobs located here
- 10,991
- Daytime population
- 32,740Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Calaveras County, CA growing?
Population estimates put Calaveras County at 46,605 people in 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 18,437 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 24.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Calaveras County, CA spend?
Households in Calaveras County spend about $336.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $112.8M on groceries and $74.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Calaveras County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (90).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Calaveras County, CA?
Of the business types scored in Calaveras County, car washes and detailers (86), auto repair and car care businesses (86) and martial arts and dance studios (85) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For car washes and detailers, that ranks #26 of 1,451 scored counties.
How does Calaveras County, CA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Calaveras County is $78,647, 3% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $457,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (56% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (58% 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. 44 of the 56 business types have a score in Calaveras County, each ranked against other counties.
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