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Nolan County, TX market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Nolan County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 14,117
- −4.1% since 2020
- Households
- 5,886
- Median household income
- $50,747
- +11.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $96,300
- Jobs located here
- 5,992
- Highest market score
- 50
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #1,166 of 2,394 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Nolan County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Nolan County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
An estimated 14,117 people live in Nolan County, in 5,886 households. Population estimates show Nolan County declined 4.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Nolan County is $50,747 a year, 37% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 11.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Nolan County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Nolan County are for medical and dental practices (50), real estate agents and brokers (45) and real estate businesses (43). Nolan County ranks #1,166 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
Nolan County is part of the Sweetwater area. For its number of households, Nolan County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (52% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Nolan County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Nolan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 50 | #1,166 of 2,394 | 24 | 40.8 | $238K | 156 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,308 of 2,176 | 7 | 11.9 | Index only | 208 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 43 | #1,437 of 2,229 | 9 | 15.3 | Index only | 204 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 35 | #1,714 of 2,200 | 7 | 11.9 | $633K | 72 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 32 | #1,791 of 2,057 | 8 | 13.6 | $1.9M | 76 | 8 |
| Auto repair shops | 32 | #1,942 of 2,378 | 13 | 22.1 | $363K | 82 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 30 | #2,008 of 2,339 | 10 | 17.0 | $454K | 106 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 29 | #2,146 of 2,385 | 18 | 30.6 | $252K | 119 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 28 | #1,807 of 2,063 | 6 | 10.2 | $3.2M | 85 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 26 | #1,730 of 1,886 | 6 | 10.2 | $952K | 97 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 26 | #1,913 of 2,272 | 11 | 18.7 | $1.2M | 96 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 24 | #1,752 of 1,889 | 6 | 10.2 | $3.2M | 76 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 21 | #2,048 of 2,210 | 14 | 23.8 | $696K | 79 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 20 | #1,969 of 2,088 | 6 | 10.2 | $553K | 84 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 20 | #1,994 of 2,090 | 5 | 8.5 | $3.8M | 74 | 15 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 18 | #1,980 of 2,087 | 11 | 18.7 | $886K | 70 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 16 | #1,934 of 2,070 | 6 | 10.2 | $5.4M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 14 | #1,608 of 1,656 | 5 | 8.5 | $1.1M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 14 | #2,359 of 2,401 | 31 | 52.7 | $152K | 57 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 12 | #2,387 of 2,405 | 43 | 73.1 | $440K | 66 | 13 |
| Child care and preschools | 10 | #1,581 of 1,611 | 5 | 8.5 | $423K | 42 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 10 | #2,334 of 2,358 | 14 | 23.8 | $1.1M | 47 | 13 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 10 | #2,392 of 2,405 | 83 | 141.0 | $228K | 61 | 31 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 9 | #2,371 of 2,402 | 24 | 40.8 | $1.3M | 40 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 7 | #2,209 of 2,222 | 18 | 30.6 | $1.1M | 34 | 15 |
| Convenience stores | 7 | #2,233 of 2,261 | 18 | 30.6 | $1.8M | 23 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 3 | #1,448 of 1,451 | 5 | 8.5 | $943K | 37 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.8 | $1.1M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.8 | $829K | 64 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.8 | $3.7M | 78 | 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.8 | $1.2M | 47 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $1.9M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $1.6M | 51 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $4.9M | 41 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $306K | 45 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $1.5M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $1.5M | 54 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $9.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.6M | Too few | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.6M | Too few | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $14.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.5M | Too few | 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 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 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 Nolan 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 | $4.7M | $801 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $15.6M | $2,647 | 102 |
| Food away from home | $18.9M | $3,213 | 79 |
| Groceries | $32.1M | $5,459 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.5M | $772 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.1M | $359 | 62 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.3M | $564 | 57 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.7M | $971 | 75 |
| Pets | $4.4M | $752 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.7M | $1,656 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $13.3M | $2,263 | 116 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $14.8M | $2,520 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.6M | $1,300 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $79.5M | $13,503 | 81 |
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 Nolan County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 14,117−4.1% since 2020
- Households
- 5,886
- Median age
- 38.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 912 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 16
- Median household income
- $50,747+11.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $74,510
- Median home value
- $96,300
- Jobs located here
- 5,992
- Daytime population
- 13,606Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Nolan County?
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Questions
How fast is Nolan County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Nolan County at 14,117 people in 2025, down 4.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 5,886 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 11.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Nolan County, TX spend?
Households in Nolan County spend about $79.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $32.1M on groceries and $18.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Nolan County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Nolan County, TX?
Of the business types scored in Nolan County, medical and dental practices (50), real estate agents and brokers (45) and real estate businesses (43) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #1,166 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Nolan County, TX compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Nolan County is $50,747, 37% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 4.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $96,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (52% 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. 27 of the 56 business types have a score in Nolan County, each ranked against other counties.
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