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Calhoun County, TX market data
How Calhoun County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 19,599
- −2.3% since 2020
- Households
- 8,670
- Median household income
- $79,959
- +36.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $171,200
- Jobs located here
- 10,873
- Highest market score
- 65
- Insurance agencies, #622 of 2,272 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Calhoun County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Calhoun County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Calhoun County has an estimated 19,599 people and 8,670 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Calhoun County declined 2.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Calhoun County is $79,959, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 36.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Calhoun County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (74).
Of the business types scored in Calhoun County, insurance agencies (65), medical and dental practices (63) and real estate businesses (60) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #622 of 2,272 scored counties.
Calhoun County is part of the Port Lavaca area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (59% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (58% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Calhoun County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Calhoun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 65 | #622 of 2,272 | 12 | 13.8 | $1.9M | 148 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 63 | #610 of 2,394 | 31 | 35.8 | $318K | 209 | 7 |
| Real estate | 60 | #572 of 2,229 | 17 | 19.6 | Index only | 179 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 60 | #593 of 2,063 | 6 | 6.9 | $5.6M | 150 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 58 | #659 of 2,088 | 6 | 6.9 | $1M | 158 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 58 | #737 of 2,200 | 11 | 12.7 | $721K | 82 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 56 | #642 of 1,656 | 5 | 5.8 | $2M | 111 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 55 | #766 of 2,057 | 7 | 8.1 | $3.6M | 146 | 18 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 55 | #788 of 2,176 | 15 | 17.3 | Index only | 161 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 53 | #816 of 1,889 | 7 | 8.1 | $4.8M | 115 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 53 | #825 of 1,886 | 8 | 9.2 | $1.2M | 125 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 52 | #1,055 of 2,358 | 9 | 10.4 | $2.9M | 122 | 13 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 51 | #1,107 of 2,385 | 31 | 35.8 | $255K | 120 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 50 | #1,142 of 2,222 | 12 | 13.8 | $2.8M | 91 | 14 |
| Auto repair shops | 46 | #1,404 of 2,378 | 21 | 24.2 | $389K | 87 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 45 | #1,016 of 1,707 | 5 | 5.8 | $5M | 105 | 10 |
| Grocery stores | 43 | #1,274 of 2,070 | 9 | 10.4 | $5.9M | 63 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 42 | #1,327 of 2,087 | 12 | 13.8 | $1.4M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 37 | #1,041 of 1,461 | 5 | 5.8 | $1.6M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 36 | #1,809 of 2,401 | 37 | 42.7 | $221K | 82 | 11 |
| Convenience stores | 34 | #1,675 of 2,261 | 11 | 12.7 | $4.8M | 61 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 34 | #1,726 of 2,210 | 20 | 23.1 | $821K | 93 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 34 | #1,820 of 2,402 | 24 | 27.7 | $2.2M | 65 | 8 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 30 | #2,023 of 2,405 | 100 | 115.3 | $333K | 90 | 46 |
| Hair salons | 28 | #2,074 of 2,339 | 22 | 25.4 | $359K | 83 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 26 | #1,186 of 1,328 | 6 | 6.9 | $1.3M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 23 | #2,251 of 2,405 | 61 | 70.4 | $546K | 82 | 28 |
| Tire shops | 18 | #1,421 of 1,530 | 6 | 6.9 | $1.4M | 54 | 3 |
| Laundromats | 14 | #755 of 785 | 5 | 5.8 | $3.3M | 26 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.6 | $996K | 99 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.6 | $3.2M | 192 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.6 | $2.5M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.6 | $2M | 73 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $2.7M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $2.7M | 88 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $470K | 69 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $2.1M | 161 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $4.3M | 147 | 4 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $12.4M | Too few | 8 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $16.7M | Too few | 14 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $16.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $9.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $12.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.3M | Too few | 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 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 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 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Calhoun 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 | $8.2M | $942 | 98 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $26.2M | $3,016 | 116 |
| Food away from home | $33.3M | $3,844 | 94 |
| Groceries | $53M | $6,115 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.9M | $910 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4M | $460 | 79 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.3M | $724 | 74 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.9M | $1,137 | 88 |
| Pets | $7.9M | $915 | 101 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $16.4M | $1,893 | 92 |
| Vehicle insurance | $22.3M | $2,568 | 131 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $24.9M | $2,869 | 95 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $12.9M | $1,487 | 105 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $131.8M | $15,206 | 91 |
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 Calhoun County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 19,599−2.3% since 2020
- Households
- 8,670
- Median age
- 40.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 507 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 39
- Median household income
- $79,959+36.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $102,381
- Median home value
- $171,200
- Jobs located here
- 10,873
- Daytime population
- 22,043Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Calhoun County?
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Questions
How fast is Calhoun County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Calhoun County at 19,599 people in 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 8,670 households. Median household income rose 36.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Calhoun County, TX spend?
Households in Calhoun County spend about $131.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $53M on groceries and $33.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Calhoun County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (74).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Calhoun County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Calhoun County are for insurance agencies (65), medical and dental practices (63) and real estate businesses (60). Calhoun County ranks #622 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Calhoun County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Calhoun County is $79,959 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $171,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Calhoun County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (59% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (58% 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. 29 of the 56 business types have a score in Calhoun County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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