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Walsh County, ND market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Walsh County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 10,179
- −3.3% since 2020
- Households
- 4,400
- Median household income
- $71,944
- +29.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $132,700
- Jobs located here
- 4,797
- Highest market score
- 57
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #885 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 10,179 people live in Walsh County, in 4,400 households. Population estimates show Walsh County declined 3.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Walsh County is $71,944 a year, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Walsh County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (62).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Walsh County are for medical and dental practices (57); gas stations (54); and salons, barbers and spas (52). Walsh County ranks #885 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
For its number of households, Walsh County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for auto repair and car care businesses (21% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (22% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Walsh County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Walsh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 57 | #885 of 2,394 | 29 | 65.9 | $207K | 136 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 54 | #980 of 2,358 | 5 | 11.4 | $2.7M | 114 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 52 | #1,027 of 2,385 | 9 | 20.5 | $465K | 219 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 50 | #1,148 of 2,339 | 6 | 13.6 | $698K | 162 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 49 | #1,207 of 2,378 | 9 | 20.5 | $586K | 132 | 9 |
| Pizza | 47 | #1,162 of 2,090 | 5 | 11.4 | $3.3M | 64 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 45 | #1,385 of 2,402 | 9 | 20.5 | $2.9M | 85 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 42 | #1,532 of 2,405 | 45 | 102.3 | $363K | 98 | 17 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,542 of 2,401 | 19 | 43.2 | $278K | 103 | 10 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #1,445 of 2,210 | 8 | 18.2 | $1M | 117 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 40 | #1,391 of 2,087 | 6 | 13.6 | $1.4M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 36 | #1,789 of 2,405 | 22 | 50.0 | $742K | 112 | 11 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 34 | #1,304 of 1,656 | 5 | 11.4 | $1.2M | 67 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 32 | #1,576 of 1,886 | 6 | 13.6 | $1M | 102 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 24 | #1,940 of 2,057 | 6 | 13.6 | $1.9M | 79 | 11 |
| Pet businesses | 24 | #2,033 of 2,200 | 7 | 15.9 | $501K | 57 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 23 | #1,928 of 2,063 | 7 | 15.9 | $2.3M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 23 | #1,934 of 2,088 | 8 | 18.2 | $442K | 67 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 18 | #1,692 of 1,792 | 7 | 15.9 | $506K | 39 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 16 | #2,158 of 2,272 | 8 | 18.2 | $1M | 82 | 15 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.1 | $1.3M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.1 | $6.5M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.1 | $4.1M | 134 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.1 | $6.5M | 70 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.1 | $2.9M | 60 | 5 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.1 | Index only | 345 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.1 | Index only | 274 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.1 | $877K | 32 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.8 | $532K | 53 | 8 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.8 | $2M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.8 | $2M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.5 | $8.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.5 | $2.6M | Too few | 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.5 | $415K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.5 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.5 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $11.5M | Too few | 6 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $8.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $11.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.5M | Too few | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Walsh 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 | $5.3M | $1,199 | 125 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $13.6M | $3,082 | 119 |
| Food away from home | $16.3M | $3,709 | 91 |
| Groceries | $25.9M | $5,898 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.2M | $951 | 95 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.6M | $362 | 62 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.5M | $804 | 82 |
| Medical and dental services | $6M | $1,366 | 106 |
| Pets | $3.5M | $797 | 88 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $8.2M | $1,873 | 91 |
| Vehicle insurance | $8.3M | $1,877 | 96 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $11.5M | $2,615 | 87 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.2M | $1,181 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $59.7M | $13,579 | 82 |
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 Walsh County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 10,179−3.3% since 2020
- Households
- 4,400
- Median age
- 43.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 1,282 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 8
- Median household income
- $71,944+29.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,230
- Median home value
- $132,700
- Jobs located here
- 4,797
- Daytime population
- 10,251Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Walsh County, ND growing?
Population estimates put Walsh County at 10,179 people in 2025, down 3.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 4,400 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Walsh County, ND spend?
Households in Walsh County spend about $59.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $25.9M on groceries and $16.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Walsh County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Walsh County, ND?
Of the business types scored in Walsh County, medical and dental practices (57); gas stations (54); and salons, barbers and spas (52) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #885 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Walsh County, ND compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Walsh County is $71,944, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $132,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for auto repair and car care businesses (21% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (22% 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. 20 of the 56 business types have a score in Walsh County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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