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Erath County, TX market data
How Erath County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 43,911
- +2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 16,816
- Median household income
- $65,115
- +23.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $269,100
- Jobs located here
- 17,708
- Highest market score
- 67
- Tire shops, #344 of 1,530 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Erath County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Erath County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Erath County has an estimated 43,911 people and 16,816 households. Population estimates put the population change in Erath County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.8%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Erath County is $65,115, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Erath County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 140, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Of the business types scored in Erath County, tire shops (67), landscaping and lawn care companies (64) and physical therapy clinics (62) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For tire shops, that ranks #344 of 1,530 scored counties.
Erath County is part of the Stephenville area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for mortgage brokers and lenders (4.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for dentists and orthodontists (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Erath County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Erath 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire shops | 67 | #344 of 1,530 | 5 | 3.0 | $3.3M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 64 | #380 of 1,493 | 9 | 5.4 | $2.6M | 88 | 12 |
| Physical therapy | 62 | #386 of 1,422 | 5 | 3.0 | $3.5M | 146 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | 61 | #761 of 2,272 | 27 | 16.1 | $1.7M | 136 | 18 |
| Car washes and detailing | 57 | #533 of 1,451 | 5 | 3.0 | $3.3M | 132 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 56 | #924 of 2,358 | 29 | 17.2 | $1.9M | 78 | 22 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 56 | #947 of 2,402 | 36 | 21.4 | $2.7M | 79 | 9 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 55 | #742 of 1,886 | 11 | 6.5 | $1.6M | 162 | 13 |
| Child care and preschools | 53 | #761 of 1,611 | 12 | 7.1 | $568K | 57 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 53 | #1,040 of 2,261 | 21 | 12.5 | $4.6M | 58 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 50 | #872 of 1,771 | 17 | 10.1 | $1.4M | 81 | 24 |
| Hair salons | 50 | #1,200 of 2,339 | 36 | 21.4 | $389K | 90 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 46 | #977 of 1,656 | 11 | 6.5 | $1.6M | 90 | 19 |
| Pizza | 46 | #1,180 of 2,090 | 13 | 7.7 | $4.5M | 89 | 37 |
| Nail salons | 44 | #862 of 1,328 | 8 | 4.8 | $1.8M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 43 | #1,522 of 2,394 | 94 | 55.9 | $187K | 122 | 47 |
| Barbershops | 41 | #910 of 1,356 | 8 | 4.8 | $1.8M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 39 | #844 of 1,177 | 9 | 5.4 | $5M | 59 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 39 | #1,786 of 2,385 | 73 | 43.4 | $192K | 90 | 12 |
| Chiropractors | 38 | #1,069 of 1,490 | 9 | 5.4 | $1.9M | 81 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 38 | #1,574 of 2,088 | 29 | 17.2 | $374K | 57 | 5 |
| Electricians | 35 | #911 of 1,160 | 6 | 3.6 | $7.5M | 62 | 14 |
| Auto repair and car care | 35 | #1,853 of 2,401 | 78 | 46.4 | $213K | 79 | 31 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 35 | #1,864 of 2,176 | 57 | 33.9 | Index only | 77 | 17 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 34 | #1,018 of 1,302 | 7 | 4.2 | $2.5M | 80 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 34 | #1,609 of 2,063 | 18 | 10.7 | $3.3M | 88 | 16 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 34 | #1,710 of 2,222 | 27 | 16.1 | $2.2M | 71 | 37 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 33 | #1,932 of 2,405 | 108 | 64.2 | $544K | 82 | 34 |
| Auto repair shops | 32 | #1,954 of 2,378 | 50 | 29.7 | $332K | 75 | 25 |
| Real estate | 32 | #2,022 of 2,229 | 100 | 59.5 | Index only | 55 | 29 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 31 | #1,085 of 1,327 | 8 | 4.8 | $2.1M | 67 | 9 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 31 | #1,175 of 1,461 | 13 | 7.7 | $1.1M | 42 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 30 | #1,507 of 1,792 | 18 | 10.7 | $603K | 46 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 30 | #2,035 of 2,405 | 198 | 117.7 | $296K | 80 | 88 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 29 | #1,158 of 1,334 | 8 | 4.8 | $1.4M | 67 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 29 | #1,554 of 1,769 | 19 | 11.3 | $737K | 84 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 28 | #1,775 of 2,087 | 37 | 22.0 | $798K | 63 | 20 |
| Pet stores | 27 | #831 of 974 | 8 | 4.8 | $1.7M | 38 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 27 | #1,693 of 1,889 | 20 | 11.9 | $2.9M | 71 | 16 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 27 | #1,929 of 2,210 | 50 | 29.7 | $590K | 67 | 23 |
| Property management | 26 | #834 of 910 | 9 | 5.4 | Index only | 48 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 26 | #1,921 of 2,057 | 38 | 22.6 | $1.2M | 49 | 42 |
| Pest control | 25 | #642 of 699 | 6 | 3.6 | $3.9M | 38 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 25 | #2,025 of 2,200 | 50 | 29.7 | $276K | 31 | 18 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 24 | #851 of 887 | 32 | 19.0 | Index only | 19 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 23 | #1,620 of 1,707 | 23 | 13.7 | $1.9M | 41 | 25 |
| Veterinarians | 22 | #1,365 of 1,485 | 21 | 12.5 | $657K | 24 | 18 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $24.1M | 260 | 6 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $7.4M | 59 | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $4.2M | 30 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $695K | 102 | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $3.6M | 89 | 5 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $14.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $11.6M | Too few | 8 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Erath 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 | $16.6M | $989 | 103 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $54M | $3,209 | 124 |
| Food away from home | $58.7M | $3,491 | 86 |
| Groceries | $96.6M | $5,744 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $14M | $833 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.8M | $405 | 70 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.9M | $646 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $17.5M | $1,043 | 81 |
| Pets | $13.8M | $820 | 90 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $29.5M | $1,755 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $46.1M | $2,743 | 140 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $44.8M | $2,666 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $23.2M | $1,377 | 97 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $240.2M | $14,284 | 86 |
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 Erath County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 43,911+2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 16,816
- Median age
- 35.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 63%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 1,083 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 40
- Median household income
- $65,115+23.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $85,669
- Median home value
- $269,100
- Jobs located here
- 17,708
- Daytime population
- 40,954Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Erath County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Erath County at 43,911 people in 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 16,816 households. Median household income rose 23.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Erath County, TX spend?
Households in Erath County spend about $240.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $96.6M on groceries and $58.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Erath County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 140, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Erath County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Erath County are for tire shops (67), landscaping and lawn care companies (64) and physical therapy clinics (62). Erath County ranks #344 of 1,530 scored counties for tire shops.
How does Erath County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Erath County is $65,115 a year, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $269,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Erath County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for mortgage brokers and lenders (4.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for dentists and orthodontists (50% 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. 47 of the 56 business types have a score in Erath County, each ranked against other counties.
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