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Washington County, TX market data
How Washington County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 38,288
- +7.0% since 2020
- Households
- 15,481
- Median household income
- $77,825
- +41.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $288,100
- Jobs located here
- 16,640
- Highest market score
- 82
- Grocery stores, #148 of 2,070 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Washington County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Washington County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Washington County has an estimated 38,288 people and 15,481 households. Population estimates show Washington County grew 7.0% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Washington County is $77,825, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 41.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Washington County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (76).
Of the business types scored in Washington County, grocery stores (82), child care centers and preschools (81) and chiropractors (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #148 of 2,070 scored counties.
Washington County is part of the Brenham area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for dentists and orthodontists (40% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Washington County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 82 | #148 of 2,070 | 6 | 3.9 | $15.6M | 168 | 5 |
| Child care and preschools | 81 | #74 of 1,611 | 6 | 3.9 | $1.2M | 121 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 73 | #169 of 1,490 | 5 | 3.2 | $3.5M | 145 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 72 | #256 of 2,063 | 13 | 8.4 | $4.5M | 122 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | 71 | #212 of 1,422 | 6 | 3.9 | $2.9M | 120 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 71 | #234 of 1,656 | 6 | 3.9 | $2.9M | 162 | 15 |
| Funeral homes | 70 | #241 of 1,472 | 5 | 3.2 | $510K | 75 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 67 | #410 of 2,090 | 11 | 7.1 | $5.3M | 105 | 29 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 65 | #351 of 1,771 | 15 | 9.7 | $1.5M | 91 | 20 |
| Insurance agencies | 65 | #631 of 2,272 | 23 | 14.9 | $1.6M | 131 | 14 |
| Roofing and gutters | 64 | #288 of 1,177 | 6 | 3.9 | $7.5M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 64 | #368 of 1,356 | 6 | 3.9 | $2.3M | 123 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 61 | #537 of 1,886 | 12 | 7.8 | $1.4M | 147 | 11 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 60 | #444 of 1,327 | 5 | 3.2 | $2.8M | 90 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #707 of 2,339 | 38 | 24.5 | $367K | 85 | 3 |
| Gyms | 58 | #630 of 1,792 | 12 | 7.8 | $963K | 74 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 57 | #879 of 2,394 | 80 | 51.7 | $216K | 142 | 36 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 56 | #868 of 2,385 | 71 | 45.9 | $196K | 92 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 54 | #636 of 1,461 | 7 | 4.5 | $2M | 78 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 54 | #1,004 of 2,222 | 24 | 15.5 | $2.4M | 80 | 29 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 52 | #874 of 1,889 | 22 | 14.2 | $2.7M | 64 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #969 of 2,088 | 19 | 12.3 | $608K | 92 | 8 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 51 | #637 of 1,334 | 6 | 3.9 | $1.9M | 95 | 5 |
| Nail salons | 51 | #679 of 1,328 | 9 | 5.8 | $1.5M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 50 | #900 of 1,769 | 17 | 11.0 | $820K | 94 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 49 | #1,169 of 2,200 | 24 | 15.5 | $582K | 66 | 11 |
| Tire shops | 48 | #822 of 1,530 | 6 | 3.9 | $2.3M | 93 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 48 | #1,304 of 2,402 | 46 | 29.7 | $2M | 60 | 12 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 47 | #807 of 1,493 | 13 | 8.4 | $1.8M | 60 | 20 |
| Home repair trades | 44 | #1,331 of 2,057 | 24 | 15.5 | $1.9M | 77 | 41 |
| Auto repair shops | 44 | #1,491 of 2,378 | 37 | 23.9 | $377K | 85 | 17 |
| Veterinarians | 43 | #924 of 1,485 | 10 | 6.5 | $1.4M | 51 | 6 |
| Real estate | 43 | #1,492 of 2,229 | 67 | 43.3 | Index only | 81 | 25 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 42 | #1,558 of 2,405 | 203 | 131.1 | $289K | 78 | 73 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,561 of 2,401 | 59 | 38.1 | $236K | 88 | 27 |
| Gas stations | 41 | #1,564 of 2,358 | 32 | 20.7 | $1.4M | 58 | 24 |
| Car washes and detailing | 40 | #993 of 1,451 | 8 | 5.2 | $1.7M | 69 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 40 | #1,502 of 2,261 | 31 | 20.0 | $3M | 38 | 7 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,620 of 2,176 | 63 | 40.7 | Index only | 69 | 17 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 40 | #1,654 of 2,405 | 106 | 68.5 | $554K | 83 | 37 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 38 | #1,611 of 2,210 | 55 | 35.5 | $532K | 60 | 16 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 37 | #1,311 of 1,707 | 15 | 9.7 | $3M | 63 | 28 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 37 | #1,522 of 2,087 | 41 | 26.5 | $714K | 56 | 16 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 31 | #1,080 of 1,302 | 11 | 7.1 | $1.6M | 50 | 4 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.5M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $9.8M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $14.9M | 124 | 13 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $9.8M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $22.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $22.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $11.6M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | 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 Washington 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 | $13.9M | $900 | 94 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $44.3M | $2,863 | 110 |
| Food away from home | $58.7M | $3,794 | 93 |
| Groceries | $93.6M | $6,045 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.9M | $901 | 90 |
| Child care and other personal services | $7.3M | $471 | 81 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $11.6M | $746 | 76 |
| Medical and dental services | $17.3M | $1,119 | 87 |
| Pets | $14M | $902 | 99 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $29.3M | $1,891 | 92 |
| Vehicle insurance | $37.7M | $2,435 | 124 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $44.8M | $2,893 | 96 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $22.9M | $1,480 | 105 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $235.5M | $15,214 | 91 |
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 Washington County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 38,288+7.0% since 2020
- Households
- 15,481
- Median age
- 42.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 604 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 61
- Median household income
- $77,825+41.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $105,165
- Median home value
- $288,100
- Jobs located here
- 16,640
- Daytime population
- 34,059Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Washington County?
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Questions
How fast is Washington County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Washington County at 38,288 people in 2025, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 15,481 households. Median household income rose 41.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Washington County, TX spend?
Households in Washington County spend about $235.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $93.6M on groceries and $58.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Washington County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (76).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Washington County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Washington County are for grocery stores (82), child care centers and preschools (81) and chiropractors (73). Washington County ranks #148 of 2,070 scored counties for grocery stores.
How does Washington County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Washington County is $77,825 a year, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $288,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Washington County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for dentists and orthodontists (40% 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. 44 of the 56 business types have a score in Washington County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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