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Glacier County, MT market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Glacier County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 13,463
- −2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 4,291
- Median household income
- $46,875
- +30.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $165,100
- Jobs located here
- 3,810
- Highest market score
- 57
- Auto repair shops, #858 of 2,378 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
An estimated 13,463 people live in Glacier County, in 4,291 households. Population estimates put the population change in Glacier County from 2020 to 2025 at −2.0%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Glacier County is $46,875 a year, 42% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 30.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Glacier County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (70).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Glacier County are for auto repair shops (57); salons, barbers and spas (56); and auto repair and car care businesses (56). Glacier County ranks #858 of 2,378 scored counties for auto repair shops.
For its number of households, Glacier County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for coffee shops and cafes (3.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (45% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Glacier County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Glacier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair shops | 57 | #858 of 2,378 | 9 | 21.0 | $487K | 109 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 56 | #819 of 2,385 | 5 | 11.7 | $678K | 319 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 56 | #929 of 2,401 | 15 | 35.0 | $292K | 109 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 39 | #1,705 of 2,394 | 20 | 46.6 | $223K | 146 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 28 | #1,922 of 2,200 | 5 | 11.7 | $635K | 72 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 27 | #1,914 of 2,210 | 7 | 16.3 | $883K | 100 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 27 | #2,047 of 2,358 | 8 | 18.6 | $1.5M | 62 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 22 | #1,902 of 2,087 | 6 | 14.0 | $1M | 81 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 16 | #2,112 of 2,222 | 6 | 14.0 | $2.2M | 72 | 11 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 15 | #1,855 of 1,889 | 5 | 11.7 | $2.6M | 63 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 14 | #2,380 of 2,405 | 29 | 67.6 | $454K | 68 | 9 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 11 | #2,047 of 2,063 | 15 | 35.0 | $877K | 24 | 3 |
| Pizza | 9 | #2,083 of 2,090 | 6 | 14.0 | $2.2M | 43 | 11 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 9 | #2,399 of 2,405 | 68 | 158.5 | $193K | 52 | 23 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 8 | #2,376 of 2,402 | 16 | 37.3 | $1.4M | 41 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 6 | #2,050 of 2,070 | 7 | 16.3 | $3.2M | 34 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.3 | $5.6M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.3 | $2.1M | 164 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.0 | $1.5M | 47 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.0 | $1.5M | 151 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.0 | $1.5M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.0 | Index only | 489 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.0 | Index only | 388 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $293K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $1.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $1.6M | Too few | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $9.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $9.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 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 |
| 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 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 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 |
| Pest control | 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 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Glacier 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 | $4.4M | $1,021 | 107 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $11.7M | $2,735 | 105 |
| Food away from home | $13.2M | $3,065 | 75 |
| Groceries | $22.3M | $5,189 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.4M | $790 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2M | $462 | 80 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3M | $694 | 71 |
| Medical and dental services | $4.5M | $1,039 | 81 |
| Pets | $3.2M | $740 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $6.2M | $1,441 | 70 |
| Vehicle insurance | $8.2M | $1,918 | 98 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $9.3M | $2,164 | 72 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $4.5M | $1,041 | 74 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $63.5M | $14,797 | 89 |
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 Glacier County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 13,463−2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 4,291
- Median age
- 34.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 64%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 2,995 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 5
- Median household income
- $46,875+30.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $67,150
- Median home value
- $165,100
- Jobs located here
- 3,810
- Daytime population
- 13,755Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Glacier County, MT growing?
Population estimates put Glacier County at 13,463 people in 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 4,291 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 30.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Glacier County, MT spend?
Households in Glacier County spend about $63.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $22.3M on groceries and $13.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Glacier County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (70).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Glacier County, MT?
Of the business types scored in Glacier County, auto repair shops (57); salons, barbers and spas (56); and auto repair and car care businesses (56) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair shops, that ranks #858 of 2,378 scored counties.
How does Glacier County, MT compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Glacier County is $46,875, 42% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $165,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for coffee shops and cafes (3.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (45% 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. 16 of the 56 business types have a score in Glacier County, each ranked against other counties.
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