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Clay County, TX market data
How Clay County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 10,764
- +5.0% since 2020
- Households
- 4,289
- Median household income
- $80,114
- +43.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $171,500
- Jobs located here
- 1,387
- Highest market score
- 84
- Restaurants and cafes, #78 of 2,405 scored counties
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What this means
Clay County has an estimated 10,764 people and 4,289 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Clay County grew 5.0%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Clay County is $80,114, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 43.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Clay County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 153, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (75).
Of the business types scored in Clay County, restaurants and cafes (84); auto repair and car care businesses (83); and salons, barbers and spas (81) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For restaurants and cafes, that ranks #78 of 2,405 scored counties.
Clay County is part of the Wichita Falls metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for sit-down restaurants (39% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Clay County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Clay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and cafes | 84 | #78 of 2,405 | 31 | 72.3 | $534K | 144 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 83 | #86 of 2,401 | 12 | 28.0 | $389K | 145 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 81 | #57 of 2,385 | 6 | 14.0 | $653K | 307 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 81 | #116 of 2,405 | 16 | 37.3 | $1M | 156 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 77 | #72 of 2,229 | 6 | 14.0 | Index only | 252 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 71 | #326 of 2,378 | 10 | 23.3 | $467K | 105 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 68 | #278 of 2,176 | 6 | 14.0 | Index only | 200 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 64 | #412 of 2,057 | 5 | 11.7 | $2.5M | 102 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 55 | #976 of 2,358 | 15 | 35.0 | $1M | 42 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 50 | #942 of 1,889 | 5 | 11.7 | $3.3M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 48 | #1,221 of 2,210 | 11 | 25.6 | $740K | 84 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 44 | #1,281 of 2,087 | 10 | 23.3 | $814K | 64 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 43 | #1,505 of 2,402 | 17 | 39.6 | $1.5M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 41 | #1,466 of 2,261 | 11 | 25.6 | $2.4M | 30 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.3 | $4.1M | 136 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.3 | $3.2M | 255 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.0 | $5.5M | 149 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.0 | $1.6M | 1,050 | 4 |
| Hair salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.0 | $1.3M | 303 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.0 | $4.1M | 87 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.0 | $1.3M | 148 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $8.3M | Too few | 5 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.7 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $710K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $26.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $8.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $4.8M | Too few | 4 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.9M | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Clay 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 | $4.7M | $1,089 | 114 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $15M | $3,501 | 135 |
| Food away from home | $16.5M | $3,858 | 95 |
| Groceries | $26.3M | $6,121 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.9M | $913 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2M | $461 | 79 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.2M | $741 | 75 |
| Medical and dental services | $4.8M | $1,120 | 87 |
| Pets | $3.9M | $908 | 100 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $8.1M | $1,897 | 92 |
| Vehicle insurance | $12.8M | $2,990 | 153 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $12.4M | $2,887 | 96 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.4M | $1,489 | 105 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $65.5M | $15,281 | 92 |
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 Clay County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 10,764+5.0% since 2020
- Households
- 4,289
- Median age
- 46.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 84%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 1,089 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 10
- Median household income
- $80,114+43.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $96,547
- Median home value
- $171,500
- Jobs located here
- 1,387
- Daytime population
- 6,701Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Clay County?
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Questions
How fast is Clay County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Clay County at 10,764 people in 2025, up 5.0% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 4,289 households. Median household income rose 43.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Clay County, TX spend?
Households in Clay County spend about $65.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $26.3M on groceries and $16.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Clay County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 153, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (75).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Clay County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Clay County are for restaurants and cafes (84); auto repair and car care businesses (83); and salons, barbers and spas (81). Clay County ranks #78 of 2,405 scored counties for restaurants and cafes.
How does Clay County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Clay County is $80,114 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $171,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Clay County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for sit-down restaurants (39% 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. 14 of the 56 business types have a score in Clay County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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