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Shelby County, TX market data
How Shelby County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 24,286
- +1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 9,366
- Median household income
- $49,776
- +17.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $101,500
- Jobs located here
- 8,915
- Highest market score
- 68
- Home repair trades, #251 of 2,057 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Shelby County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Shelby County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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
Shelby County has an estimated 24,286 people and 9,366 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Shelby County grew 1.0%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Shelby County is $49,776, 38% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 17.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Shelby County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
Of the business types scored in Shelby County, home repair companies (68), gyms and studios (56) and real estate agents and brokers (49) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #251 of 2,057 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery stores (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (61% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Shelby County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home repair trades | 68 | #251 of 2,057 | 5 | 5.3 | $4.6M | 188 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 56 | #755 of 2,088 | 5 | 5.3 | $989K | 149 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 49 | #1,082 of 2,176 | 13 | 13.9 | Index only | 175 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 49 | #1,212 of 2,394 | 37 | 39.5 | $242K | 159 | 18 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,204 of 2,229 | 14 | 14.9 | Index only | 204 | 14 |
| Gas stations | 45 | #1,406 of 2,358 | 16 | 17.1 | $1.7M | 71 | 11 |
| Pizza | 43 | #1,311 of 2,090 | 7 | 7.5 | $4.2M | 82 | 16 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 39 | #1,320 of 1,886 | 9 | 9.6 | $996K | 101 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 39 | #1,331 of 1,889 | 9 | 9.6 | $3.2M | 78 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 38 | #1,488 of 2,063 | 11 | 11.7 | $2.6M | 72 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 38 | #1,532 of 2,272 | 18 | 19.2 | $1.3M | 103 | 15 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 35 | #1,675 of 2,222 | 13 | 13.9 | $2.2M | 73 | 16 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 33 | #1,916 of 2,405 | 92 | 98.2 | $317K | 85 | 35 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 32 | #1,808 of 2,210 | 26 | 27.8 | $579K | 66 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 32 | #1,815 of 2,200 | 12 | 12.8 | $570K | 65 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 32 | #1,981 of 2,405 | 56 | 59.8 | $520K | 78 | 14 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 32 | #2,075 of 2,385 | 42 | 44.8 | $167K | 79 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 31 | #1,690 of 2,087 | 20 | 21.4 | $753K | 59 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 29 | #1,402 of 1,656 | 9 | 9.6 | $996K | 56 | 10 |
| Funeral homes | 27 | #1,276 of 1,472 | 5 | 5.3 | $265K | 39 | 3 |
| Nail salons | 26 | #1,184 of 1,328 | 5 | 5.3 | $1.4M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 25 | #1,282 of 1,461 | 5 | 5.3 | $1.4M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 24 | #2,152 of 2,339 | 27 | 28.8 | $260K | 61 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 23 | #1,974 of 2,261 | 14 | 14.9 | $3.6M | 46 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 22 | #2,183 of 2,402 | 35 | 37.4 | $1.4M | 42 | 7 |
| Barbershops | 19 | #1,233 of 1,356 | 6 | 6.4 | $1.2M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 19 | #1,410 of 1,530 | 8 | 8.5 | $1M | 41 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 19 | #1,906 of 2,070 | 14 | 14.9 | $3.6M | 39 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 18 | #2,291 of 2,378 | 27 | 28.8 | $303K | 68 | 16 |
| Auto repair and car care | 17 | #2,321 of 2,401 | 45 | 48.0 | $182K | 68 | 23 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.3 | $1.2M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.3 | $2.2M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $2.7M | 88 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $3M | 124 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $2.3M | 268 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $4.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $1.6M | Too few | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $11.4M | Too few | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $5.9M | Too few | 9 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $4.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $11.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $15.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $22.9M | Too few | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $11.9M | Too few | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $11.9M | Too few | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | 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 |
| Pest control | 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 Shelby 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 | $8.2M | $873 | 91 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $27.1M | $2,889 | 111 |
| Food away from home | $29.1M | $3,112 | 76 |
| Groceries | $50.3M | $5,374 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $7M | $751 | 75 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.1M | $335 | 58 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.9M | $528 | 54 |
| Medical and dental services | $9M | $957 | 74 |
| Pets | $6.8M | $731 | 80 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $15.1M | $1,609 | 78 |
| Vehicle insurance | $23.2M | $2,476 | 127 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $22.9M | $2,442 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $11.9M | $1,266 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $123.8M | $13,216 | 79 |
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 Shelby County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 24,286+1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 9,366
- Median age
- 39.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 796 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 30
- Median household income
- $49,776+17.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $70,187
- Median home value
- $101,500
- Jobs located here
- 8,915
- Daytime population
- 24,049Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Shelby County?
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Questions
How fast is Shelby County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Shelby County at 24,286 people in 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 9,366 households. Median household income rose 17.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Shelby County, TX spend?
Households in Shelby County spend about $123.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $50.3M on groceries and $29.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Shelby County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Shelby County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Shelby County are for home repair companies (68), gyms and studios (56) and real estate agents and brokers (49). Shelby County ranks #251 of 2,057 scored counties for home repair companies.
How does Shelby County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Shelby County is $49,776 a year, 38% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $101,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Shelby County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery stores (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (61% 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. 30 of the 56 business types have a score in Shelby County, each ranked against other counties.
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