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Walker County, TX market data
How Walker County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 83,842
- +9.5% since 2020
- Households
- 26,017
- Median household income
- $52,324
- +19.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $226,900
- Jobs located here
- 29,004
- Highest market score
- 81
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #52 of 1,771 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Walker County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Walker 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
Walker County has an estimated 83,842 people and 26,017 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Walker County grew 9.5%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Walker County is $52,324, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 19.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Walker County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (52).
Of the business types scored in Walker County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (81); landscaping and lawn care companies (78); and physical therapy clinics (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #52 of 1,771 scored counties.
Walker County is part of the Huntsville area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for spas and skin care studios (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Walker County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Walker 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 | 81 | #52 of 1,771 | 13 | 5.0 | $2.5M | 150 | 17 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 78 | #103 of 1,493 | 10 | 3.8 | $3.3M | 112 | 8 |
| Physical therapy | 73 | #172 of 1,422 | 7 | 2.7 | $3.5M | 147 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 72 | #176 of 1,451 | 6 | 2.3 | $3.5M | 138 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 72 | #179 of 1,461 | 6 | 2.3 | $3.1M | 123 | 4 |
| Pizza | 70 | #303 of 2,090 | 13 | 5.0 | $6.2M | 122 | 35 |
| Spas and skin care | 68 | #267 of 1,769 | 12 | 4.6 | $1.6M | 185 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 66 | #366 of 1,611 | 8 | 3.1 | $1.1M | 106 | 11 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 65 | #301 of 1,302 | 7 | 2.7 | $3.5M | 113 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 65 | #325 of 1,490 | 7 | 2.7 | $3.5M | 148 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 62 | #447 of 1,472 | 7 | 2.7 | $540K | 80 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #606 of 2,339 | 42 | 16.1 | $463K | 108 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 61 | #628 of 2,200 | 26 | 10.0 | $721K | 82 | 10 |
| Convenience stores | 61 | #728 of 2,261 | 23 | 8.8 | $6.1M | 77 | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | 58 | #416 of 1,177 | 9 | 3.5 | $7M | 83 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 58 | #825 of 2,378 | 50 | 19.2 | $417K | 94 | 12 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 58 | #874 of 2,402 | 48 | 18.4 | $2.9M | 86 | 14 |
| Insurance agencies | 57 | #889 of 2,272 | 48 | 18.4 | $1.2M | 98 | 22 |
| Auto repair and car care | 57 | #898 of 2,401 | 84 | 32.3 | $248K | 92 | 22 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 54 | #350 of 887 | 7 | 2.7 | Index only | 125 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 54 | #715 of 1,656 | 14 | 5.4 | $1.8M | 99 | 26 |
| Veterinarians | 53 | #678 of 1,485 | 10 | 3.8 | $1.9M | 69 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 51 | #991 of 2,070 | 18 | 6.9 | $7.8M | 84 | 10 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 51 | #1,023 of 2,087 | 34 | 13.1 | $1.2M | 96 | 10 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 50 | #1,183 of 2,394 | 128 | 49.2 | $194K | 127 | 58 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 49 | #1,236 of 2,385 | 93 | 35.7 | $209K | 98 | 13 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 47 | #1,253 of 2,210 | 50 | 19.2 | $827K | 94 | 13 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #1,096 of 1,886 | 22 | 8.5 | $1.1M | 114 | 21 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 46 | #1,327 of 2,222 | 41 | 15.8 | $2M | 64 | 35 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 46 | #1,369 of 2,405 | 250 | 96.1 | $321K | 87 | 89 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 45 | #1,128 of 1,889 | 23 | 8.8 | $3.5M | 84 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 45 | #1,433 of 2,405 | 130 | 50.0 | $618K | 93 | 41 |
| Electricians | 44 | #740 of 1,160 | 10 | 3.8 | $6.3M | 53 | 13 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 44 | #802 of 1,327 | 10 | 3.8 | $2.1M | 68 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 44 | #1,382 of 2,176 | 58 | 22.3 | Index only | 108 | 20 |
| Real estate | 41 | #1,570 of 2,229 | 70 | 26.9 | Index only | 113 | 44 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 40 | #1,404 of 2,063 | 32 | 12.3 | $2.5M | 68 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 40 | #1,514 of 2,057 | 42 | 16.1 | $1.5M | 62 | 37 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 39 | #1,262 of 1,707 | 23 | 8.8 | $2.8M | 58 | 21 |
| Gyms | 39 | #1,271 of 1,792 | 15 | 5.8 | $889K | 68 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 38 | #1,560 of 2,088 | 26 | 10.0 | $513K | 77 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 37 | #1,002 of 1,334 | 9 | 3.5 | $1.5M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 37 | #1,727 of 2,358 | 59 | 22.7 | $1.2M | 49 | 36 |
| Tire shops | 35 | #1,157 of 1,530 | 17 | 6.5 | $1.2M | 49 | 5 |
| Nail salons | 34 | #1,069 of 1,328 | 16 | 6.1 | $1.2M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | 29 | #637 of 785 | 6 | 2.3 | $6.9M | 55 | 3 |
| Barbershops | 28 | #1,147 of 1,356 | 22 | 8.5 | $884K | 47 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $10.3M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | Index only | 154 | 9 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $16.4M | Too few | 5 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $10.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $9.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | 5 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $32.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
Household spending in Walker 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 | $20.9M | $801 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $69.2M | $2,661 | 103 |
| Food away from home | $80.3M | $3,088 | 76 |
| Groceries | $139.7M | $5,369 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $19.4M | $747 | 74 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.5M | $328 | 56 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $13.3M | $512 | 52 |
| Medical and dental services | $24.8M | $952 | 74 |
| Pets | $18.8M | $721 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $41.4M | $1,590 | 77 |
| Vehicle insurance | $59.3M | $2,281 | 117 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $63.4M | $2,438 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $32.7M | $1,258 | 89 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $342.7M | $13,173 | 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 Walker County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 83,842+9.5% since 2020
- Households
- 26,017
- Median age
- 37.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 56%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 784 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 102
- Median household income
- $52,324+19.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $69,597
- Median home value
- $226,900
- Jobs located here
- 29,004
- Daytime population
- 84,038Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Walker County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Walker County at 83,842 people in 2025, up 9.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 26,017 households. Median household income rose 19.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Walker County, TX spend?
Households in Walker County spend about $342.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $139.7M on groceries and $80.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Walker County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (52).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Walker County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Walker County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (81); landscaping and lawn care companies (78); and physical therapy clinics (73). Walker County ranks #52 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
How does Walker County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Walker County is $52,324 a year, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 9.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $226,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Walker County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for spas and skin care studios (60% 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. 47 of the 56 business types have a score in Walker County, each ranked against other counties.
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