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Cedar County, IA market data
How Cedar County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 18,359
- −0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 7,622
- Median household income
- $80,602
- +18.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $211,300
- Jobs located here
- 5,217
- Highest market score
- 69
- Gyms, studios and classes, #267 of 2,088 scored counties
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What this means
Cedar County has an estimated 18,359 people and 7,622 households. Population estimates show Cedar County declined 0.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Cedar County is $80,602, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 18.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Cedar County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (67).
Of the business types scored in Cedar County, gyms and studios (69); clothing and shoe stores (68); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gyms and studios, that ranks #267 of 2,088 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (96% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Cedar County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Cedar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyms, studios and classes | 69 | #267 of 2,088 | 6 | 7.9 | $1.1M | 167 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 68 | #421 of 2,087 | 5 | 6.6 | $3M | 234 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 66 | #475 of 2,210 | 8 | 10.5 | $1.9M | 211 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 65 | #570 of 2,405 | 67 | 87.9 | $443K | 120 | 23 |
| Real estate | 63 | #431 of 2,229 | 7 | 9.2 | Index only | 354 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 63 | #629 of 2,222 | 10 | 13.1 | $3M | 97 | 8 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 62 | #451 of 2,176 | 6 | 7.9 | Index only | 328 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 62 | #647 of 2,405 | 30 | 39.4 | $990K | 149 | 13 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 60 | #664 of 2,385 | 30 | 39.4 | $253K | 119 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 60 | #733 of 2,394 | 32 | 42.0 | $336K | 220 | 23 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 59 | #530 of 1,771 | 5 | 6.6 | $1.9M | 112 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 57 | #615 of 1,769 | 6 | 7.9 | $1.3M | 144 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 56 | #685 of 1,792 | 5 | 6.6 | $1.3M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 51 | #762 of 1,530 | 5 | 6.6 | $1.9M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 50 | #1,224 of 2,402 | 23 | 30.2 | $2M | 60 | 3 |
| Pizza | 46 | #1,212 of 2,090 | 12 | 15.7 | $2.5M | 49 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 46 | #1,215 of 2,057 | 8 | 10.5 | $2.6M | 107 | 16 |
| Gas stations | 43 | #1,473 of 2,358 | 14 | 18.4 | $1.8M | 74 | 13 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 42 | #1,319 of 2,063 | 9 | 11.8 | $3.3M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 42 | #1,419 of 2,261 | 10 | 13.1 | $4.6M | 59 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 41 | #1,257 of 1,889 | 8 | 10.5 | $3.7M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 40 | #1,650 of 2,378 | 23 | 30.2 | $423K | 95 | 21 |
| Auto repair and car care | 38 | #1,732 of 2,401 | 40 | 52.5 | $244K | 91 | 24 |
| Hair salons | 37 | #1,797 of 2,339 | 22 | 28.9 | $345K | 80 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 33 | #1,422 of 1,707 | 6 | 7.9 | $3.5M | 73 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | 33 | #1,576 of 2,070 | 9 | 11.8 | $5.2M | 55 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 31 | #1,093 of 1,327 | 7 | 9.2 | $1.4M | 45 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 31 | #1,766 of 2,272 | 11 | 14.4 | $1.4M | 110 | 13 |
| Funeral homes | 24 | #1,340 of 1,472 | 6 | 7.9 | $207K | 31 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 24 | #1,385 of 1,490 | 9 | 11.8 | $1.2M | 50 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 22 | #1,354 of 1,485 | 5 | 6.6 | $1.3M | 47 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 21 | #2,097 of 2,200 | 15 | 19.7 | $427K | 49 | 8 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 16 | #1,413 of 1,461 | 7 | 9.2 | $914K | 36 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $740K | 74 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $2.3M | 80 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $2.7M | 112 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $3.2M | 129 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $3.6M | 364 | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $7.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $5.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $20.8M | Too few | 8 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $9.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $10.8M | Too few | 6 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $20.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 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 |
| 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 |
| Property management | 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 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Cedar 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 | $9.7M | $1,278 | 133 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $24.9M | $3,262 | 126 |
| Food away from home | $29.7M | $3,896 | 96 |
| Groceries | $46.4M | $6,089 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.6M | $996 | 99 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3M | $388 | 67 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.6M | $868 | 88 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.8M | $1,411 | 110 |
| Pets | $6.4M | $840 | 92 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14.9M | $1,949 | 95 |
| Vehicle insurance | $15.1M | $1,984 | 101 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $20.8M | $2,728 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.4M | $1,229 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $107.3M | $14,072 | 84 |
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 Cedar County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 18,359−0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 7,622
- Median age
- 44.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 81%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 580 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 32
- Median household income
- $80,602+18.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $97,864
- Median home value
- $211,300
- Jobs located here
- 5,217
- Daytime population
- 14,113Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Cedar County, IA growing?
Population estimates put Cedar County at 18,359 people in 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,622 households. Median household income rose 18.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Cedar County, IA spend?
Households in Cedar County spend about $107.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $46.4M on groceries and $29.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Cedar County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (67).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Cedar County, IA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Cedar County are for gyms and studios (69); clothing and shoe stores (68); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (66). Cedar County ranks #267 of 2,088 scored counties for gyms and studios.
How does Cedar County, IA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Cedar County is $80,602 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $211,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Cedar County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (96% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (50% 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 Cedar County, each ranked against other counties.
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