Biggest gaps
Ranked by how far each county sits below its similar counties. Only counties where the Census publishes the full count are ranked. Counties with a hidden small count (under 3) are on their own pages as a range.
| County or parish | People | Has | Typical | Below by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waller County, Texas | 59,455 | 8 | 15 | 47% |
| Coryell County, Texas | 83,772 | 13 | 23 | 44% |
A gap is a place to look, not a forecast. People shop across county lines, and a county can have fewer shops because it is small or because customers drive to the next county. Check demand on your own street before you sign a lease. Census data read October 25, 2026. How we check.
If you opened one: Ghost kitchen about $20,000 to over $150,000; ice cream: freezer $8,000-$30,000 plus build-out $10,000-$50,000+ (C11). Five-year survival for the whole sector: 55.3%. Groundwork Startup Industry Database
