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Gillespie County, TX market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Gillespie County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 28,527
- +6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 11,513
- Median household income
- $76,162
- +28.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $460,700
- Jobs located here
- 11,821
- Highest market score
- 71
- Fast food and sandwich shops, #338 of 2,222 scored counties
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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
An estimated 28,527 people live in Gillespie County, in 11,513 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Gillespie County grew 6.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Gillespie County is $76,162 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 28.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Gillespie County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (85).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Gillespie County are for fast food and sandwich shops (71), insurance agencies (66) and barbershops (65). Gillespie County ranks #338 of 2,222 scored counties for fast food and sandwich shops.
Gillespie County is part of the Fredericksburg area. For its number of households, Gillespie County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for clothing and shoe stores (3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for fast food and sandwich shops (8% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Gillespie County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Gillespie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 71 | #338 of 2,222 | 14 | 12.2 | $3.3M | 109 | 20 |
| Insurance agencies | 66 | #601 of 2,272 | 20 | 17.4 | $1.5M | 122 | 10 |
| Barbershops | 65 | #341 of 1,356 | 5 | 4.3 | $2.2M | 116 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 62 | #353 of 1,328 | 6 | 5.2 | $1.8M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 61 | #727 of 2,358 | 24 | 20.8 | $1.5M | 63 | 10 |
| Gyms | 59 | #586 of 1,792 | 9 | 7.8 | $1.1M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 59 | #699 of 2,090 | 13 | 11.3 | $3.6M | 70 | 20 |
| Chiropractors | 58 | #522 of 1,490 | 6 | 5.2 | $2.3M | 95 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 58 | #752 of 2,070 | 8 | 6.9 | $9M | 97 | 7 |
| Tire shops | 54 | #685 of 1,530 | 6 | 5.2 | $1.9M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 54 | #1,000 of 2,261 | 18 | 15.6 | $4M | 51 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 53 | #923 of 2,088 | 18 | 15.6 | $535K | 81 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 52 | #620 of 1,334 | 6 | 5.2 | $1.6M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 50 | #1,255 of 2,401 | 52 | 45.2 | $220K | 82 | 16 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 49 | #912 of 1,771 | 14 | 12.2 | $1.3M | 77 | 27 |
| Hair salons | 49 | #1,255 of 2,339 | 29 | 25.2 | $378K | 88 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 48 | #1,139 of 2,057 | 17 | 14.8 | $2.1M | 86 | 47 |
| Auto repair shops | 48 | #1,309 of 2,378 | 30 | 26.1 | $382K | 86 | 13 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 45 | #878 of 1,493 | 10 | 8.7 | $1.8M | 62 | 21 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 45 | #1,421 of 2,402 | 52 | 45.2 | $1.4M | 41 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 44 | #1,544 of 2,385 | 61 | 53.0 | $180K | 85 | 11 |
| Pet businesses | 41 | #1,498 of 2,200 | 22 | 19.1 | $507K | 58 | 14 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 40 | #1,411 of 2,063 | 24 | 20.8 | $1.9M | 52 | 9 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 39 | #1,257 of 1,707 | 12 | 10.4 | $3M | 62 | 20 |
| Spas and skin care | 39 | #1,306 of 1,769 | 21 | 18.2 | $522K | 60 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 39 | #1,343 of 1,889 | 24 | 20.8 | $1.9M | 47 | 9 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 39 | #1,675 of 2,176 | 71 | 61.7 | Index only | 47 | 13 |
| Real estate | 38 | #1,757 of 2,229 | 74 | 64.3 | Index only | 57 | 25 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 36 | #1,260 of 1,656 | 11 | 9.6 | $1.2M | 69 | 39 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 36 | #1,463 of 1,886 | 16 | 13.9 | $850K | 86 | 12 |
| Veterinarians | 35 | #1,108 of 1,485 | 11 | 9.6 | $1M | 37 | 11 |
| Physical therapy | 35 | #1,111 of 1,422 | 8 | 6.9 | $1.7M | 71 | 8 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 34 | #1,028 of 1,302 | 7 | 6.1 | $1.9M | 62 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 34 | #1,611 of 2,087 | 56 | 48.6 | $416K | 33 | 23 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 34 | #1,743 of 2,210 | 74 | 64.3 | $315K | 36 | 30 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 34 | #1,894 of 2,405 | 372 | 323.1 | $125K | 34 | 84 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 34 | #1,909 of 2,405 | 145 | 125.9 | $321K | 48 | 55 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 33 | #1,052 of 1,327 | 7 | 6.1 | $1.6M | 53 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 30 | #2,099 of 2,394 | 122 | 106.0 | $111K | 73 | 65 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $2.9M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $2M | 202 | 7 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $7.8M | 62 | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $6M | 59 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $3.7M | 146 | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $11.8M | 140 | 5 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $3.2M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $11.6M | Too few | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $17.7M | Too few | 22 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $1.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | Index only | Too few | 9 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $18.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $11.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $13.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Gillespie 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 | $11.5M | $996 | 104 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $35.9M | $3,120 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $46.5M | $4,039 | 99 |
| Groceries | $71.9M | $6,246 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $11M | $953 | 95 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.1M | $528 | 91 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $9.6M | $836 | 85 |
| Medical and dental services | $13.6M | $1,181 | 92 |
| Pets | $11.1M | $968 | 106 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $23.3M | $2,022 | 98 |
| Vehicle insurance | $30.5M | $2,651 | 135 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $35.4M | $3,076 | 102 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $18.1M | $1,574 | 111 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $182.9M | $15,887 | 95 |
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 Gillespie County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 28,527+6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 11,513
- Median age
- 49.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 1,058 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 26
- Median household income
- $76,162+28.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $116,131
- Median home value
- $460,700
- Jobs located here
- 11,821
- Daytime population
- 27,066Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Gillespie County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Gillespie County at 28,527 people in 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 11,513 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 28.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Gillespie County, TX spend?
Households in Gillespie County spend about $182.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $71.9M on groceries and $46.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Gillespie County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (85).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Gillespie County, TX?
Of the business types scored in Gillespie County, fast food and sandwich shops (71), insurance agencies (66) and barbershops (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For fast food and sandwich shops, that ranks #338 of 2,222 scored counties.
How does Gillespie County, TX compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Gillespie County is $76,162, 6% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $460,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for clothing and shoe stores (3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for fast food and sandwich shops (8% 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. 39 of the 56 business types have a score in Gillespie County, each ranked against other counties.
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