County profile · Tennessee
Washington County, TN market data
How Washington County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 141,199
- +6.0% since 2020
- Households
- 56,759
- Median household income
- $62,809
- +30.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $249,000
- Jobs located here
- 65,780
- Highest market score
- 81
- Convenience stores, #144 of 2,261 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Washington County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Washington County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Washington County has an estimated 141,199 people and 56,759 households. Population estimates put the population change in Washington County from 2020 to 2025 at +6.0%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Washington County is $62,809, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 30.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Washington County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (64).
Of the business types scored in Washington County, convenience stores (81), electricians (77) and collision repair and body shops (71) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #144 of 2,261 scored counties.
Washington County is part of the Johnson City metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for mortgage brokers and lenders (84% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for convenience stores (31% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Washington County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 81 | #144 of 2,261 | 31 | 5.5 | $10.5M | 133 | 4 |
| Electricians | 77 | #70 of 1,160 | 8 | 1.4 | $18.9M | 158 | 22 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 71 | #193 of 1,327 | 14 | 2.5 | $3.8M | 122 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 69 | #435 of 2,358 | 69 | 12.2 | $2.5M | 104 | 63 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 69 | #476 of 2,402 | 100 | 17.6 | $3.2M | 96 | 25 |
| Child care and preschools | 67 | #348 of 1,611 | 26 | 4.6 | $863K | 86 | 13 |
| Veterinarians | 66 | #365 of 1,485 | 19 | 3.3 | $2.4M | 90 | 13 |
| Auto repair shops | 66 | #502 of 2,378 | 105 | 18.5 | $503K | 113 | 44 |
| Insurance agencies | 63 | #704 of 2,272 | 91 | 16.0 | $1.6M | 128 | 57 |
| Dry cleaners | 62 | #137 of 507 | 5 | 0.9 | $19.9M | 127 | 4 |
| House cleaning | 62 | #203 of 847 | 13 | 2.3 | $6M | 94 | 24 |
| Laundromats | 62 | #236 of 785 | 6 | 1.1 | $16.5M | 132 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 62 | #291 of 974 | 11 | 1.9 | $4.2M | 93 | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | 62 | #333 of 1,177 | 23 | 4.1 | $6.6M | 78 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 62 | #438 of 1,472 | 12 | 2.1 | $671K | 99 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 60 | #758 of 2,401 | 199 | 35.1 | $265K | 99 | 68 |
| Tire shops | 59 | #551 of 1,530 | 21 | 3.7 | $2.5M | 100 | 10 |
| Pet businesses | 58 | #731 of 2,200 | 60 | 10.6 | $773K | 88 | 34 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 57 | #544 of 1,493 | 39 | 6.9 | $2M | 68 | 45 |
| Home repair trades | 56 | #760 of 2,057 | 78 | 13.7 | $1.9M | 80 | 70 |
| Pest control | 53 | #316 of 699 | 9 | 1.6 | $8.7M | 85 | 9 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 52 | #788 of 1,771 | 61 | 10.7 | $1.3M | 76 | 78 |
| Grocery stores | 52 | #951 of 2,070 | 49 | 8.6 | $6.6M | 71 | 21 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 50 | #738 of 1,461 | 23 | 4.1 | $2M | 79 | 17 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #1,011 of 2,063 | 57 | 10.0 | $3.4M | 93 | 29 |
| Car washes and detailing | 48 | #789 of 1,451 | 28 | 4.9 | $1.9M | 75 | 9 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 48 | #945 of 1,707 | 47 | 8.3 | $3.2M | 68 | 45 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 47 | #449 of 777 | 11 | 1.9 | $3.3M | 80 | 15 |
| Property management | 46 | #525 of 910 | 18 | 3.2 | Index only | 81 | 24 |
| Nail salons | 46 | #818 of 1,328 | 36 | 6.3 | $1.3M | 78 | 8 |
| Physical therapy | 46 | #837 of 1,422 | 45 | 7.9 | $1.3M | 54 | 11 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 46 | #1,303 of 2,176 | 194 | 34.2 | Index only | 76 | 31 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 45 | #1,125 of 1,889 | 53 | 9.3 | $3.7M | 89 | 34 |
| Barbershops | 44 | #858 of 1,356 | 28 | 4.9 | $1.7M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 44 | #1,264 of 2,090 | 48 | 8.5 | $4.1M | 80 | 130 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 43 | #844 of 1,302 | 22 | 3.9 | $2.7M | 85 | 12 |
| Real estate | 41 | #1,592 of 2,229 | 261 | 46.0 | Index only | 71 | 71 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 40 | #1,284 of 1,886 | 60 | 10.6 | $979K | 100 | 49 |
| Chiropractors | 38 | #1,073 of 1,490 | 32 | 5.6 | $1.8M | 77 | 22 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 38 | #1,206 of 1,656 | 38 | 6.7 | $1.5M | 87 | 121 |
| Gyms | 38 | #1,312 of 1,792 | 51 | 9.0 | $702K | 54 | 15 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 38 | #1,711 of 2,405 | 601 | 105.9 | $326K | 88 | 280 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 37 | #247 of 325 | 5 | 0.9 | $11.8M | 48 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 37 | #1,776 of 2,405 | 340 | 59.9 | $576K | 87 | 120 |
| Hair salons | 37 | #1,805 of 2,339 | 151 | 26.6 | $311K | 72 | 31 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 36 | #1,649 of 2,222 | 92 | 16.2 | $2.1M | 70 | 130 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 35 | #1,705 of 2,210 | 144 | 25.4 | $689K | 78 | 64 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 34 | #1,605 of 2,087 | 110 | 19.4 | $902K | 71 | 60 |
| Spas and skin care | 32 | #1,493 of 1,769 | 81 | 14.3 | $579K | 66 | 15 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 32 | #2,026 of 2,394 | 442 | 77.9 | $133K | 87 | 219 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 32 | #2,082 of 2,385 | 299 | 52.7 | $157K | 74 | 59 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 31 | #773 of 887 | 45 | 7.9 | Index only | 46 | 12 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 31 | #1,133 of 1,334 | 32 | 5.6 | $1.1M | 55 | 17 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 31 | #1,770 of 2,088 | 94 | 16.6 | $381K | 58 | 32 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.7 | Index only | 77 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.7 | $13.2M | 96 | 5 |
Household spending in Washington 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 | $52.8M | $931 | 97 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $171.5M | $3,021 | 116 |
| Food away from home | $195.9M | $3,452 | 85 |
| Groceries | $324.5M | $5,717 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $46.9M | $826 | 82 |
| Child care and other personal services | $22.4M | $396 | 68 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $35.8M | $631 | 64 |
| Medical and dental services | $58.8M | $1,035 | 80 |
| Pets | $46.4M | $817 | 90 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $99.3M | $1,749 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $146.7M | $2,584 | 132 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $151.4M | $2,667 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $78M | $1,375 | 97 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $806.2M | $14,204 | 85 |
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 Washington County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 141,199+6.0% since 2020
- Households
- 56,759
- Median age
- 41.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 327 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 417
- Median household income
- $62,809+30.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,311
- Median home value
- $249,000
- Jobs located here
- 65,780
- Daytime population
- 147,000Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Washington County?
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Questions
How fast is Washington County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Washington County at 141,199 people in 2025, up 6.0% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 56,759 households. Median household income rose 30.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Washington County, TN spend?
Households in Washington County spend about $806.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $324.5M on groceries and $195.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Washington County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (64).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Washington County, TN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Washington County are for convenience stores (81), electricians (77) and collision repair and body shops (71). Washington County ranks #144 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
How does Washington County, TN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Washington County is $62,809 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $249,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Washington County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for mortgage brokers and lenders (84% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for convenience stores (31% 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. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Washington County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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