County profile · Washington
Stevens County, WA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Stevens County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 49,668
- +6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 19,374
- Median household income
- $69,327
- +33.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $350,600
- Jobs located here
- 10,412
- Highest market score
- 90
- Child care and preschools, #16 of 1,611 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 49,668 people live in Stevens County, in 19,374 households. Population estimates put the population change in Stevens County from 2020 to 2025 at +6.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Stevens County is $69,327 a year, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 33.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Stevens County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (81).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Stevens County are for child care centers and preschools (90), auto repair and car care businesses (87) and insurance agencies (87). Stevens County ranks #16 of 1,611 scored counties for child care centers and preschools.
Stevens County is part of the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area. For its number of households, Stevens County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet grooming and boarding businesses (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (65% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Stevens County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Stevens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child care and preschools | 90 | #16 of 1,611 | 6 | 3.1 | $1.9M | 186 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 87 | #34 of 2,401 | 52 | 26.8 | $480K | 179 | 24 |
| Insurance agencies | 87 | #102 of 2,272 | 14 | 7.2 | $3.3M | 261 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 86 | #23 of 2,088 | 16 | 8.3 | $1.1M | 173 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 86 | #30 of 2,385 | 44 | 22.7 | $412K | 194 | 3 |
| Pizza | 85 | #37 of 2,090 | 9 | 4.6 | $7.8M | 154 | 19 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 85 | #55 of 2,222 | 14 | 7.2 | $5M | 165 | 19 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 84 | #19 of 1,334 | 6 | 3.1 | $3.1M | 152 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 84 | #46 of 2,339 | 29 | 15.0 | $626K | 145 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 83 | #83 of 2,405 | 56 | 28.9 | $1.3M | 189 | 22 |
| Home repair trades | 80 | #44 of 2,057 | 11 | 5.7 | $4.7M | 193 | 23 |
| Gyms | 80 | #64 of 1,792 | 9 | 4.6 | $2M | 157 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 80 | #64 of 1,707 | 7 | 3.6 | $7.4M | 155 | 11 |
| Auto repair shops | 80 | #111 of 2,378 | 34 | 17.5 | $735K | 165 | 22 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 80 | #139 of 2,405 | 127 | 65.6 | $553K | 149 | 56 |
| Gas stations | 80 | #158 of 2,358 | 27 | 13.9 | $2.4M | 100 | 15 |
| Spas and skin care | 79 | #73 of 1,769 | 10 | 5.2 | $1.8M | 207 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 77 | #248 of 2,261 | 11 | 5.7 | $10.2M | 129 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 76 | #163 of 1,485 | 7 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 91 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 74 | #185 of 1,886 | 16 | 8.3 | $1.5M | 148 | 7 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 72 | #312 of 2,087 | 11 | 5.7 | $2.9M | 232 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 70 | #220 of 2,176 | 33 | 17.0 | Index only | 183 | 14 |
| Chiropractors | 70 | #233 of 1,490 | 7 | 3.6 | $3.3M | 139 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 70 | #374 of 2,210 | 18 | 9.3 | $1.8M | 205 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 69 | #384 of 2,394 | 89 | 45.9 | $262K | 172 | 34 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 67 | #251 of 1,302 | 5 | 2.6 | $4.7M | 149 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 67 | #536 of 2,402 | 34 | 17.5 | $3.3M | 97 | 11 |
| Real estate | 66 | #348 of 2,229 | 40 | 20.6 | Index only | 190 | 30 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 63 | #445 of 1,656 | 14 | 7.2 | $1.7M | 93 | 14 |
| Pet businesses | 56 | #847 of 2,200 | 38 | 19.6 | $455K | 52 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 51 | #993 of 2,070 | 15 | 7.7 | $7.5M | 80 | 9 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 48 | #798 of 1,461 | 15 | 7.7 | $1.2M | 45 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 38 | #1,489 of 2,063 | 27 | 13.9 | $2.6M | 70 | 15 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $5.9M | 354 | 21 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $5.8M | 242 | 4 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $6.2M | 249 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $6M | 321 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $8.3M | 270 | 5 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $17.2M | 143 | 12 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $7.9M | 270 | 11 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $10.8M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | Index only | 281 | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $7.8M | 32 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $35.1M | Too few | 15 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $12.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $8.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | 9 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $23.8M | Too few | 10 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $18.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $51.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $18.4M | Too few | 5 |
| Dry cleaners | 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 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Stevens 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 | $25M | $1,289 | 135 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $64.6M | $3,336 | 129 |
| Food away from home | $70.3M | $3,628 | 89 |
| Groceries | $111.9M | $5,773 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $18.1M | $937 | 93 |
| Child care and other personal services | $11.2M | $579 | 100 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $18.4M | $948 | 96 |
| Medical and dental services | $23.3M | $1,203 | 93 |
| Pets | $17.3M | $892 | 98 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $32.4M | $1,673 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $45.8M | $2,364 | 121 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $51.6M | $2,662 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $23.8M | $1,227 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $328.7M | $16,964 | 102 |
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 Stevens County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 49,668+6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 19,374
- Median age
- 47.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 2,477 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 19
- Median household income
- $69,327+33.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $92,796
- Median home value
- $350,600
- Jobs located here
- 10,412
- Daytime population
- 40,113Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Stevens County, WA growing?
Population estimates put Stevens County at 49,668 people in 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 19,374 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 33.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Stevens County, WA spend?
Households in Stevens County spend about $328.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $111.9M on groceries and $70.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Stevens County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (81).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Stevens County, WA?
Of the business types scored in Stevens County, child care centers and preschools (90), auto repair and car care businesses (87) and insurance agencies (87) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For child care centers and preschools, that ranks #16 of 1,611 scored counties.
How does Stevens County, WA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Stevens County is $69,327, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $350,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet grooming and boarding businesses (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (65% 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. 33 of the 56 business types have a score in Stevens County, each ranked against other counties.
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