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Tuolumne County, CA market data
How Tuolumne County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 53,160
- −4.0% since 2020
- Households
- 22,690
- Median household income
- $77,404
- +28.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $433,200
- Jobs located here
- 16,129
- Highest market score
- 68
- Child care and preschools, #315 of 1,611 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Tuolumne County has an estimated 53,160 people and 22,690 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Tuolumne County declined 4.0%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Tuolumne County is $77,404, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Tuolumne County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (87).
Of the business types scored in Tuolumne County, child care centers and preschools (68), fast food and sandwich shops (66) and nail salons (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For child care centers and preschools, that ranks #315 of 1,611 scored counties.
Tuolumne County is part of the Sonora area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for coffee shops and cafes (96% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for insurance agencies (44% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Tuolumne County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Tuolumne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child care and preschools | 68 | #315 of 1,611 | 14 | 6.2 | $1.1M | 107 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 66 | #503 of 2,222 | 22 | 9.7 | $4M | 132 | 30 |
| Nail salons | 65 | #256 of 1,328 | 5 | 2.2 | $4.5M | 272 | 4 |
| Tire shops | 65 | #385 of 1,530 | 5 | 2.2 | $5.2M | 207 | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 64 | #181 of 887 | 5 | 2.2 | Index only | 208 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 64 | #381 of 1,461 | 9 | 4.0 | $2.4M | 96 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 63 | #390 of 1,451 | 9 | 4.0 | $2.9M | 114 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 62 | #713 of 2,272 | 20 | 8.8 | $2.3M | 185 | 12 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 61 | #406 of 1,327 | 6 | 2.6 | $4.3M | 140 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 61 | #719 of 2,261 | 19 | 8.4 | $7.2M | 91 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 60 | #606 of 2,088 | 38 | 16.7 | $645K | 97 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #687 of 2,339 | 47 | 20.7 | $484K | 112 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 58 | #723 of 2,200 | 26 | 11.5 | $847K | 96 | 11 |
| Gyms | 57 | #663 of 1,792 | 22 | 9.7 | $1.1M | 86 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 57 | #798 of 2,385 | 86 | 37.9 | $264K | 124 | 10 |
| Pizza | 55 | #834 of 2,090 | 20 | 8.8 | $4.4M | 87 | 30 |
| Barbershops | 54 | #590 of 1,356 | 9 | 4.0 | $2.5M | 134 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 53 | #576 of 1,334 | 12 | 5.3 | $2M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 53 | #1,070 of 2,401 | 85 | 37.5 | $305K | 114 | 35 |
| Pet stores | 51 | #457 of 974 | 5 | 2.2 | $4.4M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 51 | #692 of 1,422 | 13 | 5.7 | $2.2M | 93 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 51 | #1,126 of 2,358 | 33 | 14.5 | $2M | 84 | 17 |
| Auto repair shops | 51 | #1,134 of 2,378 | 51 | 22.5 | $508K | 114 | 26 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 49 | #1,087 of 2,087 | 27 | 11.9 | $1.5M | 118 | 7 |
| House cleaning | 47 | #479 of 847 | 5 | 2.2 | $5.9M | 92 | 8 |
| Veterinarians | 47 | #812 of 1,485 | 9 | 4.0 | $2.4M | 90 | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 47 | #823 of 1,490 | 10 | 4.4 | $2.9M | 121 | 8 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 46 | #1,275 of 2,210 | 41 | 18.1 | $990K | 112 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 45 | #1,382 of 2,402 | 46 | 20.3 | $3M | 88 | 17 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 40 | #1,610 of 2,405 | 114 | 50.2 | $779K | 117 | 61 |
| Spas and skin care | 38 | #1,320 of 1,769 | 25 | 11.0 | $909K | 104 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 35 | #1,268 of 1,656 | 16 | 7.1 | $1.8M | 102 | 55 |
| Grocery stores | 34 | #1,531 of 2,070 | 18 | 7.9 | $7.6M | 82 | 14 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 33 | #1,939 of 2,176 | 77 | 33.9 | Index only | 96 | 25 |
| Real estate | 33 | #1,971 of 2,229 | 88 | 38.8 | Index only | 106 | 49 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 32 | #1,938 of 2,405 | 256 | 112.8 | $347K | 94 | 113 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 31 | #1,245 of 1,493 | 15 | 6.6 | $2M | 67 | 24 |
| Roofing and gutters | 29 | #1,006 of 1,177 | 10 | 4.4 | $6.4M | 75 | 8 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 27 | #1,689 of 1,889 | 26 | 11.5 | $3.4M | 82 | 21 |
| Electricians | 26 | #1,038 of 1,160 | 9 | 4.0 | $7.1M | 59 | 21 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 24 | #1,602 of 1,707 | 25 | 11.0 | $2.6M | 54 | 24 |
| Home repair trades | 22 | #1,971 of 2,057 | 44 | 19.4 | $1.4M | 60 | 53 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 22 | #2,262 of 2,394 | 218 | 96.1 | $133K | 87 | 102 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 21 | #1,723 of 1,771 | 29 | 12.8 | $1M | 61 | 42 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 20 | #1,985 of 2,063 | 49 | 21.6 | $1.8M | 49 | 21 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 18 | #1,832 of 1,886 | 38 | 16.7 | $761K | 77 | 31 |
| Laundromats | 14 | #750 of 785 | 6 | 2.6 | $6.8M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | 8 | #694 of 699 | 9 | 4.0 | $3.3M | 32 | 10 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $7.2M | 231 | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | Index only | 182 | 13 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $6.1M | 151 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $2.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $40.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $25.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $28.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Tuolumne 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 | $25.9M | $1,142 | 119 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $65.9M | $2,906 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $88.8M | $3,914 | 96 |
| Groceries | $136.8M | $6,031 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $22.7M | $1,002 | 100 |
| Child care and other personal services | $15M | $660 | 114 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $24.5M | $1,079 | 110 |
| Medical and dental services | $28.9M | $1,275 | 99 |
| Pets | $22M | $970 | 107 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $40.6M | $1,789 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $46.6M | $2,053 | 105 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $63.8M | $2,811 | 93 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $29.6M | $1,303 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $404.9M | $17,844 | 107 |
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 Tuolumne County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 53,160−4.0% since 2020
- Households
- 22,690
- Median age
- 48.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 2,221 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 25
- Median household income
- $77,404+28.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $104,064
- Median home value
- $433,200
- Jobs located here
- 16,129
- Daytime population
- 40,598Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Tuolumne County, CA growing?
Population estimates put Tuolumne County at 53,160 people in 2025, down 4.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 22,690 households. Median household income rose 28.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Tuolumne County, CA spend?
Households in Tuolumne County spend about $404.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $136.8M on groceries and $88.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Tuolumne County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (87).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Tuolumne County, CA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Tuolumne County are for child care centers and preschools (68), fast food and sandwich shops (66) and nail salons (65). Tuolumne County ranks #315 of 1,611 scored counties for child care centers and preschools.
How does Tuolumne County, CA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Tuolumne County is $77,404 a year, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 4.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $433,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Tuolumne County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for coffee shops and cafes (96% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for insurance agencies (44% 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. 48 of the 56 business types have a score in Tuolumne County, each ranked against other counties.
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