Small-town market profile · Texas
Lufkin, TX area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Lufkin area, each scored against other small-town markets.
- Population, 2025
- 88,154
- +1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 32,271
- Median household income
- $60,960
- +20.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $163,500
- Jobs located here
- 36,671
- Highest market score
- 80
- Pet businesses, #13 of 527 scored small-town markets
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What this means
An estimated 88,154 people live in the Lufkin area, in 32,271 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Lufkin area grew 1.9%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in the Lufkin area is $60,960 a year, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 20.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in the Lufkin area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Lufkin area are for pet businesses (80), landscaping and lawn care companies (80) and pet grooming and boarding businesses (77). The Lufkin area ranks #13 of 527 scored small-town markets for pet businesses.
The Lufkin area is made up of one county, Angelina County. For its number of households, the Lufkin area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for tire shops (79% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for chiropractors (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Lufkin area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Lufkin area with other small-town markets 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 small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet businesses | 80 | #13 of 527 | 20 | 6.2 | $1.3M | 144 | 8 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 80 | #16 of 399 | 8 | 2.5 | $5.4M | 184 | 20 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 77 | #26 of 387 | 7 | 2.2 | $3.6M | 142 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 75 | #30 of 398 | 8 | 2.5 | $3.2M | 116 | 8 |
| Electricians | 72 | #18 of 295 | 5 | 1.5 | $16.8M | 140 | 19 |
| House cleaning | 68 | #26 of 142 | 6 | 1.9 | $7.2M | 112 | 16 |
| Chiropractors | 68 | #67 of 426 | 10 | 3.1 | $3.2M | 136 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 66 | #89 of 481 | 19 | 5.9 | $2.3M | 135 | 46 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 63 | #39 of 177 | 7 | 2.2 | Index only | 164 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 62 | #103 of 378 | 9 | 2.8 | $2.1M | 105 | 4 |
| Laundromats | 60 | #45 of 150 | 6 | 1.9 | $9.1M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | 59 | #29 of 85 | 5 | 1.5 | $8.6M | 84 | 10 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 59 | #126 of 400 | 9 | 2.8 | $3.6M | 115 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 58 | #205 of 529 | 32 | 9.9 | $5.7M | 72 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 57 | #190 of 529 | 23 | 7.1 | $4.7M | 126 | 17 |
| Gas stations | 57 | #202 of 536 | 63 | 19.5 | $1.5M | 61 | 27 |
| Physical therapy | 55 | #172 of 400 | 12 | 3.7 | $2.7M | 113 | 9 |
| Pizza | 55 | #202 of 520 | 18 | 5.6 | $6M | 118 | 72 |
| Roofing and gutters | 53 | #128 of 288 | 15 | 4.6 | $5.6M | 66 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 53 | #240 of 537 | 66 | 20.5 | $1.2M | 95 | 31 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 53 | #242 of 538 | 175 | 54.2 | $615K | 93 | 44 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 52 | #236 of 533 | 60 | 18.6 | Index only | 137 | 17 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #250 of 535 | 30 | 9.3 | $634K | 96 | 10 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 51 | #276 of 538 | 73 | 22.6 | $2.5M | 73 | 20 |
| Property management | 50 | #90 of 180 | 8 | 2.5 | Index only | 101 | 15 |
| Gyms | 50 | #255 of 506 | 20 | 6.2 | $952K | 73 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | 49 | #184 of 365 | 11 | 3.4 | $416K | 61 | 9 |
| Real estate | 46 | #315 of 536 | 77 | 23.9 | Index only | 134 | 40 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 45 | #321 of 538 | 326 | 101.0 | $330K | 89 | 135 |
| Home repair trades | 45 | #330 of 526 | 48 | 14.9 | $1.7M | 72 | 53 |
| Grocery stores | 43 | #332 of 506 | 30 | 9.3 | $6M | 65 | 13 |
| Spas and skin care | 43 | #334 of 504 | 30 | 9.3 | $863K | 99 | 5 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 41 | #353 of 526 | 31 | 9.6 | $1M | 107 | 22 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 40 | #342 of 476 | 28 | 8.7 | $3M | 63 | 30 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 39 | #281 of 387 | 14 | 4.3 | $2M | 65 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 38 | #381 of 537 | 48 | 14.9 | $2.2M | 73 | 72 |
| Auto repair shops | 34 | #435 of 538 | 91 | 28.2 | $309K | 70 | 37 |
| Hair salons | 34 | #453 of 538 | 101 | 31.3 | $256K | 60 | 11 |
| Nail salons | 33 | #313 of 387 | 21 | 6.5 | $1.2M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 33 | #465 of 538 | 178 | 55.2 | $145K | 68 | 19 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 32 | #426 of 536 | 67 | 20.8 | $814K | 64 | 32 |
| Child care and preschools | 31 | #375 of 454 | 25 | 7.7 | $469K | 47 | 27 |
| Barbershops | 30 | #308 of 377 | 24 | 7.4 | $1.1M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 30 | #375 of 441 | 18 | 5.6 | $1.6M | 62 | 8 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 29 | #451 of 536 | 95 | 29.4 | $574K | 65 | 35 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 29 | #457 of 507 | 48 | 14.9 | $2.2M | 54 | 22 |
| Tire shops | 27 | #370 of 431 | 22 | 6.8 | $1.3M | 51 | 10 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 27 | #470 of 538 | 242 | 75.0 | $134K | 88 | 142 |
| Auto repair and car care | 27 | #470 of 538 | 154 | 47.7 | $183K | 68 | 63 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 24 | #416 of 458 | 32 | 9.9 | $1M | 57 | 105 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 7 | 2.2 | $7.8M | 50 | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | $7M | 51 | 8 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $12.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $19M | Too few | 6 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Lufkin area
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 | $28.1M | $872 | 91 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $92.1M | $2,856 | 110 |
| Food away from home | $107.6M | $3,334 | 82 |
| Groceries | $181.4M | $5,621 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $25.9M | $802 | 80 |
| Child care and other personal services | $11.7M | $363 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $19M | $590 | 60 |
| Medical and dental services | $32.5M | $1,007 | 78 |
| Pets | $25.4M | $786 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $54.5M | $1,690 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $79.1M | $2,452 | 125 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $83.8M | $2,597 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $43.1M | $1,335 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $448.6M | $13,901 | 83 |
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 the Lufkin area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 88,154+1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 32,271
- Median age
- 38.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 64%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 798 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 109
- Median household income
- $60,960+20.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,044
- Median home value
- $163,500
- Jobs located here
- 36,671
- Daytime population
- 87,586Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Lufkin, TX area growing?
Population estimates put the Lufkin area at 88,154 people in 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 32,271 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 20.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in the Lufkin, TX area spend?
Households in the Lufkin area spend about $448.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $181.4M on groceries and $107.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Lufkin area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Lufkin, TX area?
Of the business types scored in the Lufkin area, pet businesses (80), landscaping and lawn care companies (80) and pet grooming and boarding businesses (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet businesses, that ranks #13 of 527 scored small-town markets.
How does the Lufkin, TX area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Lufkin area is $60,960, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $163,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for tire shops (79% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for chiropractors (43% 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. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. 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. 50 of the 56 business types have a score in the Lufkin area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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