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Grayson County, VA market data
How Grayson County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 15,230
- −0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 6,337
- Median household income
- $47,730
- +30.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $150,100
- Jobs located here
- 3,062
- Highest market score
- 68
- Auto repair and car care, #425 of 2,401 scored counties
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What this means
Grayson County has an estimated 15,230 people and 6,337 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Grayson County declined 0.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Grayson County is $47,730, 41% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 30.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Grayson County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 145, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
Of the business types scored in Grayson County, auto repair and car care businesses (68), auto repair shops (67) and restaurants and cafes (67) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair and car care businesses, that ranks #425 of 2,401 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (79% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Grayson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Grayson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair and car care | 68 | #425 of 2,401 | 18 | 28.4 | $346K | 129 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 67 | #461 of 2,378 | 11 | 17.4 | $567K | 127 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 67 | #465 of 2,405 | 17 | 26.8 | $1.1M | 298 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 65 | #510 of 2,405 | 11 | 17.4 | $1.7M | 257 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 65 | #514 of 2,394 | 11 | 17.4 | $524K | 343 | 3 |
| Real estate | 52 | #960 of 2,229 | 8 | 12.6 | Index only | 235 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 45 | #1,414 of 2,358 | 14 | 22.1 | $1.5M | 63 | 8 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 41 | #1,502 of 2,176 | 8 | 12.6 | Index only | 187 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 35 | #1,776 of 2,402 | 12 | 18.9 | $2.8M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 32 | #1,735 of 2,261 | 6 | 9.5 | $5.6M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 27 | #1,856 of 2,090 | 5 | 7.9 | $3.8M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.3 | $8.3M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.3 | $4.5M | 357 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.3 | $1.1M | 126 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.7 | $1.5M | 716 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.7 | $2.1M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $1.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $1.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $18.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $18.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $1.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $14.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $14.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $7.7M | Too few | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $7.7M | Too few | 6 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $5.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 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 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 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 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 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 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 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 |
| Veterinarians | 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 Grayson 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 | $6.2M | $984 | 103 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $20.9M | $3,294 | 127 |
| Food away from home | $18.8M | $2,964 | 73 |
| Groceries | $33.3M | $5,258 | 83 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.6M | $721 | 72 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.9M | $297 | 51 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3M | $477 | 49 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.8M | $909 | 71 |
| Pets | $4.4M | $697 | 77 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.8M | $1,546 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $17.9M | $2,830 | 145 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $14.9M | $2,358 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.7M | $1,221 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $81.4M | $12,840 | 77 |
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 Grayson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 15,230−0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 6,337
- Median age
- 48.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 442 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 35
- Median household income
- $47,730+30.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $72,281
- Median home value
- $150,100
- Jobs located here
- 3,062
- Daytime population
- 12,300Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Grayson County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Grayson County at 15,230 people in 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 6,337 households. Median household income rose 30.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Grayson County, VA spend?
Households in Grayson County spend about $81.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $33.3M on groceries and $20.9M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Grayson County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 145, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Grayson County, VA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Grayson County are for auto repair and car care businesses (68), auto repair shops (67) and restaurants and cafes (67). Grayson County ranks #425 of 2,401 scored counties for auto repair and car care businesses.
How does Grayson County, VA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Grayson County is $47,730 a year, 41% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $150,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Grayson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (79% 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. 11 of the 56 business types have a score in Grayson County, each ranked against other counties.
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