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San Patricio County, TX market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in San Patricio County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 72,053
- +4.7% since 2020
- Households
- 25,334
- Median household income
- $69,704
- +23.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $192,400
- Jobs located here
- 21,429
- Highest market score
- 87
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #12 of 1,771 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 72,053 people live in San Patricio County, in 25,334 households. Population estimates put the population change in San Patricio County from 2020 to 2025 at +4.7%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in San Patricio County is $69,704 a year, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 23.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in San Patricio County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (69).
The highest Groundwork market scores in San Patricio County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (87); pet businesses (79); and chiropractors (77). San Patricio County ranks #12 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
San Patricio County is part of the Corpus Christi metro area. For its number of households, San Patricio County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for spas and skin care studios (59% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in San Patricio County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares San Patricio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 87 | #12 of 1,771 | 8 | 3.2 | $4.5M | 268 | 17 |
| Pet businesses | 79 | #88 of 2,200 | 21 | 8.3 | $1M | 118 | 9 |
| Chiropractors | 77 | #93 of 1,490 | 6 | 2.4 | $4.5M | 190 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | 77 | #137 of 1,485 | 7 | 2.8 | $3.1M | 114 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 73 | #113 of 1,334 | 6 | 2.4 | $2.8M | 141 | 3 |
| Electricians | 73 | #119 of 1,160 | 5 | 2.0 | $13.9M | 116 | 11 |
| Home repair trades | 73 | #146 of 2,057 | 24 | 9.5 | $2.9M | 119 | 31 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 72 | #160 of 1,302 | 6 | 2.4 | $4.5M | 145 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 72 | #362 of 2,070 | 15 | 5.9 | $9.9M | 107 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 71 | #217 of 1,461 | 9 | 3.6 | $2.4M | 95 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 70 | #211 of 1,769 | 12 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 207 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 70 | #381 of 2,087 | 22 | 8.7 | $2.1M | 164 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 69 | #240 of 1,422 | 8 | 3.2 | $3.4M | 142 | 6 |
| Real estate | 69 | #245 of 2,229 | 46 | 18.2 | Index only | 186 | 17 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 69 | #254 of 2,176 | 42 | 16.6 | Index only | 162 | 8 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 69 | #418 of 2,210 | 42 | 16.6 | $1.1M | 124 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 60 | #501 of 1,707 | 16 | 6.3 | $4.3M | 91 | 20 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #703 of 2,339 | 54 | 21.3 | $403K | 94 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 60 | #742 of 2,378 | 49 | 19.3 | $446K | 100 | 12 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 58 | #694 of 2,063 | 21 | 8.3 | $4.4M | 118 | 14 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 58 | #829 of 2,394 | 113 | 44.6 | $241K | 158 | 56 |
| Tire shops | 57 | #601 of 1,530 | 8 | 3.2 | $2.7M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 57 | #628 of 1,611 | 11 | 4.3 | $974K | 97 | 16 |
| Insurance agencies | 56 | #927 of 2,272 | 41 | 16.2 | $1.5M | 117 | 26 |
| Auto repair and car care | 56 | #948 of 2,401 | 90 | 35.5 | $243K | 90 | 20 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 55 | #822 of 2,088 | 28 | 11.1 | $610K | 92 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 55 | #912 of 2,385 | 105 | 41.4 | $207K | 97 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 54 | #791 of 1,889 | 22 | 8.7 | $4.2M | 100 | 14 |
| Pizza | 50 | #1,012 of 2,090 | 18 | 7.1 | $5.1M | 100 | 69 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 49 | #886 of 1,656 | 21 | 8.3 | $1.3M | 73 | 21 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 49 | #1,271 of 2,402 | 82 | 32.4 | $1.8M | 54 | 14 |
| Gyms | 48 | #1,008 of 1,792 | 20 | 7.9 | $854K | 66 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | 43 | #903 of 1,472 | 10 | 3.9 | $350K | 52 | 5 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 43 | #1,189 of 1,886 | 25 | 9.9 | $1.1M | 111 | 23 |
| Car washes and detailing | 41 | #975 of 1,451 | 17 | 6.7 | $1.3M | 51 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 40 | #1,651 of 2,405 | 154 | 60.8 | $594K | 90 | 55 |
| Convenience stores | 39 | #1,539 of 2,261 | 61 | 24.1 | $2.4M | 31 | 8 |
| Gas stations | 39 | #1,639 of 2,358 | 50 | 19.7 | $1.4M | 59 | 36 |
| Nail salons | 37 | #1,012 of 1,328 | 17 | 6.7 | $1.3M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 36 | #1,790 of 2,405 | 288 | 113.7 | $318K | 86 | 139 |
| Barbershops | 33 | #1,059 of 1,356 | 20 | 7.9 | $1.1M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | 28 | #647 of 785 | 9 | 3.6 | $5.1M | 41 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 28 | #1,912 of 2,222 | 65 | 25.7 | $1.4M | 46 | 69 |
| Dry cleaners | 27 | #458 of 507 | 5 | 2.0 | $9.2M | 59 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 24 | #435 of 479 | 5 | 2.0 | $4.4M | 32 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $9M | 307 | 10 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $9M | 88 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $7.3M | 237 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $23.1M | 274 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $10.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | 6 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $8.5M | Too few | 5 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $27.2M | 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 | 3 |
Household spending in San Patricio 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 | $21.9M | $863 | 90 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $70.5M | $2,782 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $91.5M | $3,611 | 89 |
| Groceries | $148.7M | $5,870 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $21.8M | $859 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10.7M | $423 | 73 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $17.1M | $674 | 69 |
| Medical and dental services | $27.2M | $1,074 | 83 |
| Pets | $21.7M | $858 | 94 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $45.9M | $1,812 | 88 |
| Vehicle insurance | $60.2M | $2,376 | 121 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $69.4M | $2,740 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $36M | $1,420 | 100 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $369.9M | $14,599 | 88 |
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 San Patricio County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 72,053+4.7% since 2020
- Households
- 25,334
- Median age
- 36.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 693 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 101
- Median household income
- $69,704+23.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $89,173
- Median home value
- $192,400
- Jobs located here
- 21,429
- Daytime population
- 62,367Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is San Patricio County, TX growing?
Population estimates put San Patricio County at 72,053 people in 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 25,334 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 23.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in San Patricio County, TX spend?
Households in San Patricio County spend about $369.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $148.7M on groceries and $91.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in San Patricio County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (69).
Which business types have the highest market scores in San Patricio County, TX?
Of the business types scored in San Patricio County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (87); pet businesses (79); and chiropractors (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #12 of 1,771 scored counties.
How does San Patricio County, TX compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in San Patricio County is $69,704, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $192,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for spas and skin care studios (59% 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. 45 of the 56 business types have a score in San Patricio County, each ranked against other counties.
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