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Grimes County, TX market data
How Grimes County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 34,252
- +16.3% since 2020
- Households
- 10,255
- Median household income
- $69,803
- +31.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $237,400
- Jobs located here
- 6,288
- Highest market score
- 92
- Insurance agencies, #31 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Grimes County has an estimated 34,252 people and 10,255 households. Population estimates show Grimes County grew 16.3% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Grimes County is $69,803, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 31.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Grimes County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 138, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (67).
Of the business types scored in Grimes County, insurance agencies (92), medical and dental practices (85) and gyms and studios (80) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #31 of 2,272 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (83% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Grimes County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Grimes 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 | 92 | #31 of 2,272 | 8 | 7.8 | $3.5M | 276 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 85 | #30 of 2,394 | 15 | 14.6 | $720K | 472 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 80 | #65 of 2,088 | 5 | 4.9 | $1.3M | 203 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 79 | #90 of 2,385 | 25 | 24.4 | $351K | 165 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 73 | #210 of 2,339 | 15 | 14.6 | $584K | 136 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 72 | #171 of 2,229 | 21 | 20.5 | Index only | 164 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 66 | #518 of 2,401 | 41 | 40.0 | $244K | 91 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 65 | #562 of 2,222 | 13 | 12.7 | $2.8M | 93 | 16 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #442 of 2,176 | 20 | 19.5 | Index only | 137 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | 62 | #450 of 1,472 | 5 | 4.9 | $339K | 50 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 62 | #676 of 2,378 | 27 | 26.3 | $370K | 83 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 60 | #625 of 2,063 | 11 | 10.7 | $3.3M | 90 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 59 | #627 of 2,057 | 11 | 10.7 | $2.6M | 105 | 24 |
| Tire shops | 58 | #586 of 1,530 | 5 | 4.9 | $2M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 57 | #824 of 2,210 | 16 | 15.6 | $1.1M | 130 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 56 | #716 of 1,889 | 11 | 10.7 | $3.3M | 81 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 55 | #698 of 1,611 | 6 | 5.9 | $700K | 70 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 52 | #956 of 2,070 | 10 | 9.8 | $6M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 52 | #981 of 2,087 | 13 | 12.7 | $1.4M | 111 | 9 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 47 | #1,334 of 2,405 | 125 | 121.9 | $294K | 79 | 41 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 46 | #825 of 1,461 | 5 | 4.9 | $1.7M | 68 | 8 |
| Gas stations | 45 | #1,421 of 2,358 | 28 | 27.3 | $1.2M | 49 | 17 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 43 | #1,504 of 2,402 | 35 | 34.1 | $1.7M | 51 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 43 | #1,513 of 2,405 | 69 | 67.3 | $532K | 80 | 20 |
| Pet stores | 41 | #644 of 974 | 5 | 4.9 | $1.7M | 38 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 36 | #1,632 of 2,261 | 22 | 21.5 | $2.7M | 35 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 33 | #1,157 of 1,485 | 9 | 8.8 | $967K | 36 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 33 | #1,807 of 2,200 | 25 | 24.4 | $348K | 40 | 16 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.9 | $2.2M | 116 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.9 | $2.5M | 99 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.9 | $7M | 148 | 10 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.9 | $7M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.9 | $2.2M | 250 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | $9.4M | 78 | 14 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | $2.2M | 172 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | $3.6M | 202 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $9.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $7.2M | Too few | 22 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $18.4M | Too few | 16 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $10.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $14.4M | Too few | 8 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $18.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $14.4M | Too few | 6 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $10.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 8 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 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 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Grimes 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 | $10M | $975 | 102 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $32.5M | $3,165 | 122 |
| Food away from home | $36.7M | $3,579 | 88 |
| Groceries | $60.2M | $5,867 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $8.8M | $855 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.2M | $409 | 71 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.7M | $655 | 67 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.8M | $1,053 | 82 |
| Pets | $8.7M | $849 | 93 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $18.4M | $1,789 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $27.7M | $2,699 | 138 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $28.1M | $2,740 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $14.4M | $1,407 | 100 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $149.4M | $14,566 | 87 |
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 Grimes County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 34,252+16.3% since 2020
- Households
- 10,255
- Median age
- 40.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 788 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 40
- Median household income
- $69,803+31.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $96,294
- Median home value
- $237,400
- Jobs located here
- 6,288
- Daytime population
- 21,753Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Grimes County?
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Questions
How fast is Grimes County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Grimes County at 34,252 people in 2025, up 16.3% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 10,255 households. Median household income rose 31.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Grimes County, TX spend?
Households in Grimes County spend about $149.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $60.2M on groceries and $36.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Grimes County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 138, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (67).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Grimes County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Grimes County are for insurance agencies (92), medical and dental practices (85) and gyms and studios (80). Grimes County ranks #31 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Grimes County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Grimes County is $69,803 a year, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 16.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $237,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Grimes County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (83% 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. 28 of the 56 business types have a score in Grimes County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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