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Dallas County, TX market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Dallas County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 2,661,397
- +1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 982,737
- Median household income
- $76,547
- +28.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $303,000
- Jobs located here
- 1,894,804
- Highest market score
- 80
- Landscaping and lawn care, #71 of 1,493 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 2,661,397 people live in Dallas County, in 982,737 households. Population estimates put the population change in Dallas County from 2020 to 2025 at +1.9%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Dallas County is $76,547 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 28.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Dallas County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (81).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Dallas County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (80), veterinarians (80) and pet grooming and boarding businesses (79). Dallas County ranks #71 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
Dallas County is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For its number of households, Dallas County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for dry cleaners (69% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Dallas County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Dallas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 80 | #71 of 1,493 | 364 | 3.7 | $4.1M | 142 | 497 |
| Veterinarians | 80 | #87 of 1,485 | 230 | 2.3 | $4M | 147 | 178 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 79 | #72 of 1,461 | 213 | 2.2 | $4.3M | 170 | 150 |
| Pet businesses | 79 | #80 of 2,200 | 682 | 6.9 | $1.4M | 154 | 394 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 73 | #172 of 1,771 | 709 | 7.2 | $2.1M | 127 | 1,067 |
| Pet stores | 71 | #155 of 974 | 168 | 1.7 | $5.5M | 121 | 66 |
| Pest control | 67 | #126 of 699 | 124 | 1.3 | $12.2M | 119 | 113 |
| Electricians | 67 | #214 of 1,160 | 217 | 2.2 | $13.6M | 114 | 553 |
| Child care and preschools | 65 | #394 of 1,611 | 442 | 4.5 | $1.1M | 110 | 509 |
| Gas stations | 65 | #558 of 2,358 | 1,056 | 10.7 | $2.6M | 107 | 715 |
| House cleaning | 64 | #170 of 847 | 221 | 2.2 | $6.8M | 107 | 457 |
| Funeral homes | 64 | #371 of 1,472 | 115 | 1.2 | $911K | 134 | 60 |
| Home inspectors | 61 | #114 of 415 | 59 | 0.6 | Index only | 99 | 36 |
| Physical therapy | 56 | #549 of 1,422 | 407 | 4.1 | $2.8M | 116 | 321 |
| Grocery stores | 56 | #817 of 2,070 | 696 | 7.1 | $8.7M | 94 | 430 |
| Pizza | 55 | #821 of 2,090 | 662 | 6.7 | $5.8M | 115 | 2,514 |
| Convenience stores | 55 | #926 of 2,261 | 823 | 8.4 | $7.4M | 93 | 530 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 54 | #1,019 of 2,402 | 1,849 | 18.8 | $3.3M | 97 | 960 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 51 | #640 of 1,334 | 418 | 4.3 | $1.9M | 93 | 225 |
| Car washes and detailing | 50 | #722 of 1,451 | 372 | 3.8 | $2.3M | 91 | 137 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 49 | #916 of 1,707 | 947 | 9.6 | $3.1M | 66 | 727 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 48 | #1,096 of 2,063 | 1,016 | 10.3 | $3.8M | 103 | 737 |
| Home repair trades | 47 | #1,204 of 2,057 | 1,693 | 17.2 | $1.7M | 72 | 1,523 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 45 | #193 of 325 | 43 | 0.4 | $26.4M | 108 | 98 |
| Nail salons | 45 | #843 of 1,328 | 690 | 7.0 | $1.3M | 79 | 159 |
| Gyms | 45 | #1,095 of 1,792 | 741 | 7.5 | $1.1M | 81 | 334 |
| Chiropractors | 44 | #904 of 1,490 | 593 | 6.0 | $1.9M | 80 | 271 |
| Roofing and gutters | 42 | #774 of 1,177 | 529 | 5.4 | $5.6M | 66 | 243 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 42 | #869 of 1,302 | 447 | 4.5 | $2.5M | 81 | 182 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 41 | #1,455 of 2,088 | 1,420 | 14.4 | $553K | 83 | 559 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 40 | #1,496 of 2,222 | 1,575 | 16.0 | $2.5M | 80 | 2,514 |
| Barbershops | 39 | #952 of 1,356 | 808 | 8.2 | $1.1M | 60 | 62 |
| Tire shops | 39 | #1,052 of 1,530 | 500 | 5.1 | $1.7M | 68 | 168 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 38 | #1,480 of 2,087 | 2,039 | 20.7 | $947K | 75 | 913 |
| Laundromats | 36 | #549 of 785 | 220 | 2.2 | $8.8M | 70 | 108 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 36 | #615 of 777 | 261 | 2.7 | $3M | 74 | 334 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 36 | #692 of 887 | 461 | 4.7 | Index only | 85 | 235 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 36 | #988 of 1,327 | 441 | 4.5 | $1.9M | 63 | 233 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 36 | #1,447 of 1,889 | 1,246 | 12.7 | $3.1M | 75 | 814 |
| Hair salons | 36 | #1,850 of 2,339 | 2,984 | 30.4 | $307K | 71 | 558 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 35 | #1,854 of 2,405 | 8,001 | 81.4 | $483K | 73 | 2,092 |
| Auto repair shops | 35 | #1,856 of 2,378 | 2,748 | 28.0 | $311K | 70 | 888 |
| Auto repair and car care | 35 | #1,860 of 2,401 | 4,280 | 43.6 | $200K | 74 | 1,357 |
| Insurance agencies | 34 | #1,693 of 2,272 | 2,422 | 24.6 | $950K | 76 | 1,248 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 34 | #1,739 of 2,210 | 3,093 | 31.5 | $625K | 71 | 1,190 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 34 | #1,886 of 2,405 | 13,114 | 133.4 | $295K | 79 | 5,390 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 34 | #1,908 of 2,176 | 3,367 | 34.3 | Index only | 84 | 1,297 |
| Property management | 32 | #758 of 910 | 365 | 3.7 | Index only | 76 | 883 |
| Real estate | 32 | #2,009 of 2,229 | 4,252 | 43.3 | Index only | 83 | 2,767 |
| Spas and skin care | 31 | #1,509 of 1,769 | 1,525 | 15.5 | $600K | 69 | 281 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 31 | #2,115 of 2,385 | 6,207 | 63.2 | $148K | 69 | 1,082 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 28 | #1,416 of 1,656 | 971 | 9.9 | $1.2M | 66 | 2,412 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 27 | #419 of 479 | 101 | 1.0 | $8.5M | 62 | 112 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 25 | #2,213 of 2,394 | 9,408 | 95.7 | $121K | 79 | 4,760 |
| Dry cleaners | 24 | #469 of 507 | 213 | 2.2 | $9.1M | 58 | 169 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 21 | #1,815 of 1,886 | 1,667 | 17.0 | $681K | 69 | 1,476 |
Household spending in Dallas 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 | $855.2M | $870 | 91 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $2.7B | $2,746 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $3.9B | $3,933 | 97 |
| Groceries | $6.1B | $6,164 | 98 |
| Personal care products and services | $915.6M | $932 | 93 |
| Child care and other personal services | $489.3M | $498 | 86 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $784.6M | $798 | 81 |
| Medical and dental services | $1.1B | $1,155 | 90 |
| Pets | $922.8M | $939 | 103 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $1.9B | $1,966 | 96 |
| Vehicle insurance | $2.3B | $2,341 | 120 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $3B | $3,009 | 100 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $1.5B | $1,537 | 109 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $15.4B | $15,620 | 94 |
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 Dallas County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 2,661,397+1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 982,737
- Median age
- 35.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 51%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 873 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 3,002
- Median household income
- $76,547+28.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $112,403
- Median home value
- $303,000
- Jobs located here
- 1,894,804
- Daytime population
- 3,279,819Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Dallas County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Dallas County at 2,661,397 people in 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 982,737 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 28.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Dallas County, TX spend?
Households in Dallas County spend about $15.4B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $6.1B on groceries and $3.9B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Dallas County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (81).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Dallas County, TX?
Of the business types scored in Dallas County, landscaping and lawn care companies (80), veterinarians (80) and pet grooming and boarding businesses (79) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #71 of 1,493 scored counties.
How does Dallas County, TX compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Dallas County is $76,547, 5% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $303,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for dry cleaners (69% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (43% 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. All 56 business types have a score in Dallas County, each ranked against other counties.
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