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Colorado County, TX market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Colorado County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 21,439
- +3.9% since 2020
- Households
- 7,937
- Median household income
- $66,377
- +26.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $209,800
- Jobs located here
- 8,158
- Highest market score
- 69
- Home repair trades, #238 of 2,057 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Colorado County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Colorado County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
An estimated 21,439 people live in Colorado County, in 7,937 households. Population estimates show Colorado County grew 3.9% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Colorado County is $66,377 a year, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 26.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Colorado County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (72).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Colorado County are for home repair companies (69); spas and skin care studios (64); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (61). Colorado County ranks #238 of 2,057 scored counties for home repair companies.
For its number of households, Colorado County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery stores (3.9 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (45% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Colorado County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Colorado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home repair trades | 69 | #238 of 2,057 | 7 | 8.8 | $3.2M | 133 | 13 |
| Spas and skin care | 64 | #390 of 1,769 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.4M | 160 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 61 | #692 of 2,210 | 15 | 18.9 | $991K | 113 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 56 | #726 of 1,886 | 7 | 8.8 | $1.2M | 127 | 5 |
| Pizza | 56 | #789 of 2,090 | 6 | 7.6 | $4.9M | 97 | 17 |
| Hair salons | 54 | #974 of 2,339 | 16 | 20.2 | $439K | 102 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 53 | #951 of 2,087 | 12 | 15.1 | $1.2M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 53 | #1,039 of 2,394 | 37 | 46.6 | $236K | 155 | 23 |
| Insurance agencies | 51 | #1,079 of 2,272 | 14 | 17.6 | $1.5M | 120 | 14 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 49 | #904 of 1,707 | 6 | 7.6 | $3.8M | 79 | 8 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 46 | #1,300 of 2,176 | 27 | 34.0 | Index only | 81 | 5 |
| Real estate | 46 | #1,318 of 2,229 | 28 | 35.3 | Index only | 98 | 10 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 46 | #1,431 of 2,385 | 37 | 46.6 | $190K | 89 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 45 | #1,227 of 2,063 | 12 | 15.1 | $2.5M | 67 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 44 | #1,374 of 2,200 | 18 | 22.7 | $393K | 45 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 42 | #923 of 1,461 | 6 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 42 | #1,572 of 2,405 | 58 | 73.1 | $511K | 77 | 14 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 41 | #1,277 of 1,889 | 18 | 22.7 | $1.6M | 40 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 38 | #1,567 of 2,088 | 12 | 15.1 | $471K | 71 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 37 | #1,630 of 2,222 | 16 | 20.2 | $1.9M | 61 | 17 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 37 | #1,762 of 2,405 | 121 | 152.5 | $245K | 66 | 36 |
| Nail salons | 36 | #1,034 of 1,328 | 6 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 35 | #1,653 of 2,261 | 13 | 16.4 | $3.7M | 46 | 6 |
| Gyms | 34 | #1,413 of 1,792 | 8 | 10.1 | $706K | 54 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 34 | #1,844 of 2,358 | 29 | 36.5 | $857K | 36 | 15 |
| Veterinarians | 33 | #1,153 of 1,485 | 6 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 43 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 31 | #1,635 of 2,070 | 21 | 26.5 | $2.3M | 24 | 5 |
| Barbershops | 30 | #1,111 of 1,356 | 10 | 12.6 | $703K | 37 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 29 | #1,997 of 2,402 | 40 | 50.4 | $1.2M | 35 | 11 |
| Tire shops | 27 | #1,297 of 1,530 | 7 | 8.8 | $1.1M | 44 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 27 | #2,121 of 2,378 | 26 | 32.8 | $297K | 67 | 15 |
| Auto repair and car care | 26 | #2,161 of 2,401 | 47 | 59.2 | $164K | 61 | 20 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $2.2M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $407K | 60 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $2.9M | 173 | 12 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.6M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $1.2M | 118 | 7 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $1.9M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.9M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.4M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.9M | 163 | 15 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $7.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $5.8M | Too few | 6 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $14.9M | Too few | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $22.5M | Too few | 5 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $11.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $11.6M | Too few | 6 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | 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 |
| 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 Colorado 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 | $7.7M | $974 | 102 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $24.9M | $3,131 | 121 |
| Food away from home | $29.6M | $3,734 | 92 |
| Groceries | $47.5M | $5,978 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $7M | $885 | 88 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.6M | $449 | 77 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.6M | $712 | 72 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.7M | $1,101 | 85 |
| Pets | $7.1M | $891 | 98 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14.9M | $1,873 | 91 |
| Vehicle insurance | $21.2M | $2,667 | 136 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $22.5M | $2,841 | 94 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $11.6M | $1,465 | 104 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $118.6M | $14,946 | 90 |
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 Colorado County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 21,439+3.9% since 2020
- Households
- 7,937
- Median age
- 45.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 960 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 22
- Median household income
- $66,377+26.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $94,694
- Median home value
- $209,800
- Jobs located here
- 8,158
- Daytime population
- 19,064Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Colorado County?
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Questions
How fast is Colorado County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Colorado County at 21,439 people in 2025, up 3.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,937 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 26.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Colorado County, TX spend?
Households in Colorado County spend about $118.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $47.5M on groceries and $29.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Colorado County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (72).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Colorado County, TX?
Of the business types scored in Colorado County, home repair companies (69); spas and skin care studios (64); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (61) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #238 of 2,057 scored counties.
How does Colorado County, TX compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Colorado County is $66,377, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $209,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery stores (3.9 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. 32 of the 56 business types have a score in Colorado County, each ranked against other counties.
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