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Lavaca County, TX market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Lavaca County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 20,651
- +1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 8,476
- Median household income
- $63,240
- +16.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $228,300
- Jobs located here
- 6,202
- Highest market score
- 66
- Pet businesses, #442 of 2,200 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 20,651 people live in Lavaca County, in 8,476 households. Population estimates show Lavaca County grew 1.5% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Lavaca County is $63,240 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 16.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Lavaca County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lavaca County are for pet businesses (66), coffee shops and cafes (65) and medical and dental practices (64). Lavaca County ranks #442 of 2,200 scored counties for pet businesses.
For its number of households, Lavaca County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lavaca County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lavaca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet businesses | 66 | #442 of 2,200 | 9 | 10.6 | $804K | 92 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 65 | #427 of 2,063 | 6 | 7.1 | $5M | 136 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 64 | #573 of 2,394 | 31 | 36.6 | $291K | 191 | 10 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 64 | #587 of 2,222 | 10 | 11.8 | $3M | 99 | 8 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 61 | #547 of 2,088 | 6 | 7.1 | $914K | 138 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 57 | #732 of 2,229 | 19 | 22.4 | Index only | 149 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 53 | #906 of 2,176 | 19 | 22.4 | Index only | 118 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 52 | #921 of 2,057 | 8 | 9.4 | $2.9M | 119 | 20 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 50 | #847 of 1,656 | 6 | 7.1 | $1.5M | 84 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 48 | #1,125 of 2,087 | 11 | 13.0 | $1.4M | 109 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | 47 | #1,231 of 2,272 | 18 | 21.2 | $1.3M | 102 | 10 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 46 | #1,280 of 2,210 | 17 | 20.1 | $896K | 102 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 46 | #1,372 of 2,405 | 105 | 123.9 | $287K | 78 | 23 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 44 | #1,047 of 1,707 | 5 | 5.9 | $4.6M | 97 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 44 | #1,243 of 2,070 | 9 | 10.6 | $5.5M | 59 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 42 | #1,181 of 1,769 | 7 | 8.3 | $1M | 117 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 41 | #1,276 of 1,889 | 12 | 14.2 | $2.5M | 61 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 41 | #1,568 of 2,358 | 21 | 24.8 | $1.3M | 54 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 41 | #1,604 of 2,405 | 57 | 67.2 | $529K | 80 | 12 |
| Hair salons | 39 | #1,684 of 2,339 | 18 | 21.2 | $399K | 93 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 39 | #1,774 of 2,385 | 32 | 37.8 | $225K | 106 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 37 | #1,767 of 2,401 | 32 | 37.8 | $260K | 97 | 22 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 35 | #1,485 of 1,886 | 9 | 10.6 | $1M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 35 | #1,832 of 2,378 | 20 | 23.6 | $415K | 93 | 16 |
| Gyms | 33 | #1,423 of 1,792 | 6 | 7.1 | $914K | 70 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 27 | #1,177 of 1,328 | 6 | 7.1 | $1.2M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 27 | #1,891 of 2,261 | 14 | 16.5 | $3.5M | 45 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 26 | #2,089 of 2,402 | 31 | 36.6 | $1.6M | 47 | 10 |
| Tire shops | 25 | #1,327 of 1,530 | 6 | 7.1 | $1.4M | 55 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.7 | $399K | 59 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.7 | $2.3M | 94 | 5 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $1.1M | 115 | 10 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $2.8M | 90 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $4M | 237 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $10.1M | 198 | 8 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $2.4M | 89 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $11.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $23.1M | Too few | 6 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $11.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $15.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $9M | Too few | 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 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 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 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | 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 Lavaca 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 | $8.3M | $980 | 102 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $27M | $3,182 | 123 |
| Food away from home | $30.2M | $3,560 | 87 |
| Groceries | $49.4M | $5,825 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.2M | $848 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.4M | $407 | 70 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.5M | $647 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $9M | $1,064 | 83 |
| Pets | $7.2M | $853 | 94 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $15.2M | $1,797 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $23M | $2,716 | 139 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $23.1M | $2,721 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $11.9M | $1,410 | 100 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $122.4M | $14,437 | 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 Lavaca County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 20,651+1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 8,476
- Median age
- 44.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 970 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 21
- Median household income
- $63,240+16.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,683
- Median home value
- $228,300
- Jobs located here
- 6,202
- Daytime population
- 17,165Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lavaca County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Lavaca County at 20,651 people in 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 8,476 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 16.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Lavaca County, TX spend?
Households in Lavaca County spend about $122.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $49.4M on groceries and $30.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lavaca County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lavaca County, TX?
Of the business types scored in Lavaca County, pet businesses (66), coffee shops and cafes (65) and medical and dental practices (64) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet businesses, that ranks #442 of 2,200 scored counties.
How does Lavaca County, TX compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Lavaca County is $63,240, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $228,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (57% 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. 29 of the 56 business types have a score in Lavaca County, each ranked against other counties.
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