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Glades County, FL market data
How Glades County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 13,270
- +9.9% since 2020
- Households
- 4,500
- Median household income
- $45,870
- +11.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $137,000
- Jobs located here
- 2,406
- Highest market score
- 78
- Sit-down restaurants, #155 of 2,405 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Glades County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Glades County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Glades County has an estimated 13,270 people and 4,500 households. Population estimates show Glades County grew 9.9% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Glades County is $45,870, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 11.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Glades County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Of the business types scored in Glades County, sit-down restaurants (78); restaurants and cafes (77); and salons, barbers and spas (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For sit-down restaurants, that ranks #155 of 2,405 scored counties.
Glades County is part of the Clewiston area.
All 56 business types in Glades County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Glades 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurants | 78 | #155 of 2,405 | 8 | 17.8 | $1.7M | 258 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 77 | #195 of 2,405 | 24 | 53.3 | $572K | 154 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 69 | #306 of 2,385 | 8 | 17.8 | $413K | 194 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 68 | #348 of 2,339 | 5 | 11.1 | $661K | 154 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 56 | #940 of 2,402 | 8 | 17.8 | $3M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 52 | #1,082 of 2,358 | 6 | 13.3 | $2M | 84 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 50 | #1,144 of 2,222 | 5 | 11.1 | $2.7M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 39 | #1,524 of 2,261 | 6 | 13.3 | $4M | 51 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 35 | #1,589 of 2,063 | 5 | 11.1 | $2.7M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.9 | $1.1M | 691 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.9 | $1.4M | 47 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.9 | $1.4M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.7 | $1.2M | 448 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.7 | $1.4M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.7 | Index only | 446 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.7 | Index only | 355 | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.4 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.4 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.4 | $12M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $13.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $1.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $7.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $7.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $13.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 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 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 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 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 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 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 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 Glades 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 | $3.6M | $802 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $12M | $2,671 | 103 |
| Food away from home | $13.7M | $3,049 | 75 |
| Groceries | $23.9M | $5,322 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.3M | $734 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.4M | $309 | 53 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.2M | $491 | 50 |
| Medical and dental services | $4.2M | $937 | 73 |
| Pets | $3.2M | $715 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $7.1M | $1,571 | 76 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.3M | $2,300 | 118 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $10.4M | $2,317 | 77 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.6M | $1,236 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $58M | $12,888 | 77 |
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 Glades County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 13,270+9.9% since 2020
- Households
- 4,500
- Median age
- 48.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 85%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 807 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 16
- Median household income
- $45,870+11.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $68,018
- Median home value
- $137,000
- Jobs located here
- 2,406
- Daytime population
- 10,623Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Glades County?
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Questions
How fast is Glades County, FL growing?
Population estimates put Glades County at 13,270 people in 2025, up 9.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 4,500 households. Median household income rose 11.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Glades County, FL spend?
Households in Glades County spend about $58M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $23.9M on groceries and $13.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Glades County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Glades County, FL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Glades County are for sit-down restaurants (78); restaurants and cafes (77); and salons, barbers and spas (69). Glades County ranks #155 of 2,405 scored counties for sit-down restaurants.
How does Glades County, FL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Glades County is $45,870 a year, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 9.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $137,000, against $332,700 for the U.S.
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. 9 of the 56 business types have a score in Glades County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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