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Palo Pinto County, TX market data
How Palo Pinto County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 30,791
- +8.2% since 2020
- Households
- 11,234
- Median household income
- $67,674
- +34.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $198,000
- Jobs located here
- 7,485
- Highest market score
- 75
- Dentists and orthodontists, #152 of 1,886 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
Palo Pinto County has an estimated 30,791 people and 11,234 households. Population estimates put the population change in Palo Pinto County from 2020 to 2025 at +8.2%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Palo Pinto County is $67,674, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 34.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Palo Pinto County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (64).
Of the business types scored in Palo Pinto County, dentists and orthodontists (75), landscaping and lawn care companies (67) and home repair companies (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For dentists and orthodontists, that ranks #152 of 1,886 scored counties.
Palo Pinto County is part of the Mineral Wells area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (4.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (38% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Palo Pinto County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Palo Pinto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists and orthodontists | 75 | #152 of 1,886 | 6 | 5.3 | $1.9M | 198 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 67 | #310 of 1,493 | 6 | 5.3 | $2.6M | 88 | 9 |
| Home repair trades | 63 | #465 of 2,057 | 13 | 11.6 | $2.3M | 94 | 15 |
| Grocery stores | 63 | #594 of 2,070 | 7 | 6.2 | $9.2M | 99 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 61 | #478 of 1,771 | 11 | 9.8 | $1.4M | 83 | 13 |
| Child care and preschools | 61 | #528 of 1,611 | 6 | 5.3 | $734K | 73 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 59 | #802 of 2,394 | 59 | 52.5 | $198K | 130 | 17 |
| Tire shops | 56 | #632 of 1,530 | 5 | 4.5 | $2.1M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 56 | #693 of 1,792 | 6 | 5.3 | $1.2M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 56 | #926 of 2,272 | 20 | 17.8 | $1.5M | 117 | 15 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 54 | #720 of 1,656 | 7 | 6.2 | $1.7M | 94 | 12 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 54 | #857 of 2,176 | 39 | 34.7 | Index only | 75 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 54 | #931 of 2,200 | 17 | 15.1 | $539K | 61 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 53 | #1,032 of 2,210 | 29 | 25.8 | $673K | 76 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 52 | #682 of 1,490 | 5 | 4.5 | $2.3M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 52 | #997 of 2,087 | 22 | 19.6 | $888K | 70 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 52 | #1,125 of 2,378 | 30 | 26.7 | $353K | 79 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 50 | #1,231 of 2,402 | 56 | 49.8 | $1.2M | 34 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 49 | #1,250 of 2,339 | 23 | 20.5 | $405K | 94 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 48 | #1,290 of 2,385 | 42 | 37.4 | $222K | 104 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 47 | #786 of 1,328 | 6 | 5.3 | $1.6M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 47 | #1,353 of 2,401 | 53 | 47.2 | $200K | 74 | 15 |
| Real estate | 46 | #1,322 of 2,229 | 42 | 37.4 | Index only | 88 | 13 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 44 | #876 of 1,461 | 7 | 6.2 | $1.3M | 51 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 43 | #1,145 of 1,769 | 11 | 9.8 | $847K | 97 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 42 | #1,529 of 2,358 | 30 | 26.7 | $1.1M | 48 | 18 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 41 | #1,363 of 2,063 | 17 | 15.1 | $2.3M | 62 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 39 | #1,009 of 1,485 | 6 | 5.3 | $1.5M | 56 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 39 | #1,263 of 1,707 | 11 | 9.8 | $2.7M | 57 | 11 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 39 | #1,339 of 1,889 | 18 | 16.0 | $2.2M | 52 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 38 | #1,568 of 2,088 | 15 | 13.4 | $470K | 71 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 36 | #1,599 of 2,090 | 12 | 10.7 | $3.2M | 64 | 31 |
| Convenience stores | 35 | #1,665 of 2,261 | 40 | 35.6 | $1.6M | 20 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 35 | #1,856 of 2,405 | 83 | 73.9 | $469K | 71 | 24 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 31 | #2,001 of 2,405 | 167 | 148.7 | $233K | 63 | 61 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 30 | #1,147 of 1,334 | 7 | 6.2 | $1M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 30 | #1,858 of 2,222 | 22 | 19.6 | $1.8M | 58 | 31 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $2.6M | 86 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $2.9M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $620K | 91 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $6.5M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $5.1M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $5.3M | Too few | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $7.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $5.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | Index only | Too few | 5 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $19.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $29.8M | Too few | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $11.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $29.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 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 |
Household spending in Palo Pinto 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 | $10.6M | $941 | 98 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $34.4M | $3,066 | 118 |
| Food away from home | $39M | $3,468 | 85 |
| Groceries | $64.5M | $5,744 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $9.3M | $829 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.4M | $392 | 68 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $7M | $627 | 64 |
| Medical and dental services | $11.7M | $1,038 | 81 |
| Pets | $9.2M | $816 | 90 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $19.5M | $1,738 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $29.5M | $2,622 | 134 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $29.8M | $2,652 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $15.4M | $1,368 | 97 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $159.8M | $14,227 | 85 |
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 Palo Pinto County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 30,791+8.2% since 2020
- Households
- 11,234
- Median age
- 42.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 953 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 31
- Median household income
- $67,674+34.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $85,412
- Median home value
- $198,000
- Jobs located here
- 7,485
- Daytime population
- 26,246Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Palo Pinto County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Palo Pinto County at 30,791 people in 2025, up 8.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 11,234 households. Median household income rose 34.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Palo Pinto County, TX spend?
Households in Palo Pinto County spend about $159.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $64.5M on groceries and $39M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Palo Pinto County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (64).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Palo Pinto County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Palo Pinto County are for dentists and orthodontists (75), landscaping and lawn care companies (67) and home repair companies (63). Palo Pinto County ranks #152 of 1,886 scored counties for dentists and orthodontists.
How does Palo Pinto County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Palo Pinto County is $67,674 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 8.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $198,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Palo Pinto County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (4.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (38% 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. 37 of the 56 business types have a score in Palo Pinto County, each ranked against other counties.
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