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Frio County, TX market data
How Frio County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 18,823
- +2.3% since 2020
- Households
- 5,437
- Median household income
- $66,010
- +41.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $107,700
- Jobs located here
- 6,133
- Highest market score
- 65
- Insurance agencies, #632 of 2,272 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Frio County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Frio County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Frio County has an estimated 18,823 people and 5,437 households. Population estimates put the population change in Frio County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.3%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Frio County is $66,010, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 41.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Frio County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (52).
Of the business types scored in Frio County, insurance agencies (65), real estate businesses (54) and real estate agents and brokers (53) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #632 of 2,272 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (4.9 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (41% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Frio County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Frio 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 | #632 of 2,272 | 8 | 14.7 | $1.6M | 125 | 3 |
| Real estate | 54 | #857 of 2,229 | 8 | 14.7 | Index only | 208 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 53 | #870 of 2,176 | 7 | 12.9 | Index only | 189 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #1,107 of 2,339 | 8 | 14.7 | $516K | 120 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 49 | #1,132 of 2,200 | 5 | 9.2 | $790K | 90 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,464 of 2,394 | 27 | 49.7 | $192K | 126 | 11 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 43 | #1,196 of 1,886 | 5 | 9.2 | $1M | 105 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 35 | #1,860 of 2,405 | 55 | 101.2 | $314K | 47 | 7 |
| Auto repair shops | 32 | #1,959 of 2,378 | 14 | 25.7 | $311K | 70 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 31 | #2,100 of 2,385 | 20 | 36.8 | $207K | 97 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 24 | #1,806 of 2,070 | 7 | 12.9 | $4.2M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 24 | #2,218 of 2,405 | 95 | 174.7 | $182K | 49 | 24 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 20 | #1,975 of 2,088 | 7 | 12.9 | $397K | 60 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 20 | #2,224 of 2,402 | 22 | 40.5 | $1.3M | 40 | 6 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 19 | #1,829 of 1,889 | 9 | 16.6 | $1.9M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 19 | #2,053 of 2,261 | 11 | 20.2 | $2.7M | 34 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 19 | #2,297 of 2,401 | 35 | 64.4 | $125K | 46 | 10 |
| Gas stations | 18 | #2,252 of 2,358 | 29 | 53.3 | $509K | 21 | 13 |
| Car washes and detailing | 16 | #1,391 of 1,451 | 6 | 11.0 | $726K | 29 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 16 | #1,451 of 1,530 | 7 | 12.9 | $623K | 25 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 16 | #2,128 of 2,222 | 16 | 29.4 | $1.1M | 35 | 15 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.4 | $1M | 55 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.4 | $454K | 45 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.4 | $2.1M | 244 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.4 | $696K | 53 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.4 | $1M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.4 | $4.3M | 85 | 15 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.4 | $1M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $5.8M | 155 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $273K | 40 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $6.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $1.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $2.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $2.6M | Too few | 8 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $2M | Too few | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $13.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $13.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $8.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Frio 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 | $4.4M | $802 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $14.8M | $2,716 | 105 |
| Food away from home | $17.3M | $3,177 | 78 |
| Groceries | $29.7M | $5,454 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.1M | $760 | 76 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.8M | $334 | 58 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.8M | $512 | 52 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.2M | $954 | 74 |
| Pets | $3.9M | $726 | 80 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $8.6M | $1,577 | 77 |
| Vehicle insurance | $12.5M | $2,308 | 118 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $13.1M | $2,403 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.8M | $1,242 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $72.2M | $13,284 | 80 |
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 Frio County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 18,823+2.3% since 2020
- Households
- 5,437
- Median age
- 31.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 59%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 1,134 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 16
- Median household income
- $66,010+41.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $70,411
- Median home value
- $107,700
- Jobs located here
- 6,133
- Daytime population
- 17,690Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Frio County?
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Questions
How fast is Frio County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Frio County at 18,823 people in 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,437 households. Median household income rose 41.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Frio County, TX spend?
Households in Frio County spend about $72.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $29.7M on groceries and $17.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Frio County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (52).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Frio County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Frio County are for insurance agencies (65), real estate businesses (54) and real estate agents and brokers (53). Frio County ranks #632 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Frio County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Frio County is $66,010 a year, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $107,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Frio County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (4.9 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (41% 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. 21 of the 56 business types have a score in Frio County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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