County profile · Kentucky
Grant County, KY market data
How Grant County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 26,181
- +4.7% since 2020
- Households
- 9,224
- Median household income
- $69,178
- +42.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $209,500
- Jobs located here
- 5,092
- Highest market score
- 87
- Insurance agencies, #96 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Grant County has an estimated 26,181 people and 9,224 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Grant County grew 4.7%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Grant County is $69,178, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 42.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Grant County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 140, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (61).
Of the business types scored in Grant County, insurance agencies (87), sit-down restaurants (78) and real estate businesses (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #96 of 2,272 scored counties.
Grant County is part of the Cincinnati metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (53% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Grant County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Grant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 87 | #96 of 2,272 | 7 | 7.6 | $3.6M | 288 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 78 | #158 of 2,405 | 28 | 30.4 | $1.1M | 171 | 9 |
| Real estate | 73 | #136 of 2,229 | 7 | 7.6 | Index only | 429 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 73 | #201 of 1,889 | 5 | 5.4 | $6.3M | 153 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 72 | #146 of 2,176 | 7 | 7.6 | Index only | 341 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 70 | #200 of 2,057 | 5 | 5.4 | $4.8M | 198 | 15 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 67 | #348 of 1,886 | 6 | 6.5 | $1.6M | 160 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 63 | #413 of 1,769 | 5 | 5.4 | $1.5M | 174 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 63 | #619 of 2,394 | 37 | 40.1 | $254K | 167 | 14 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 62 | #737 of 2,402 | 20 | 21.7 | $2.7M | 78 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 61 | #577 of 2,063 | 8 | 8.7 | $4M | 107 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 60 | #751 of 2,405 | 67 | 72.6 | $473K | 128 | 38 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 57 | #815 of 2,210 | 13 | 14.1 | $1.2M | 138 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 56 | #836 of 2,200 | 11 | 11.9 | $675K | 77 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 55 | #858 of 2,087 | 10 | 10.8 | $1.6M | 124 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 54 | #860 of 2,088 | 8 | 8.7 | $689K | 104 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 52 | #1,065 of 2,261 | 10 | 10.8 | $5.3M | 67 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 49 | #1,267 of 2,401 | 34 | 36.9 | $265K | 99 | 16 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 48 | #1,287 of 2,385 | 34 | 36.9 | $224K | 105 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 46 | #1,410 of 2,378 | 24 | 26.0 | $376K | 85 | 10 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 45 | #1,023 of 1,656 | 7 | 7.6 | $1.3M | 76 | 10 |
| Hair salons | 44 | #1,490 of 2,339 | 21 | 22.8 | $362K | 84 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 41 | #1,567 of 2,358 | 23 | 24.9 | $1.3M | 54 | 18 |
| Pizza | 39 | #1,470 of 2,090 | 8 | 8.7 | $4M | 78 | 26 |
| Child care and preschools | 35 | #1,230 of 1,611 | 7 | 7.6 | $496K | 50 | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 33 | #1,204 of 1,490 | 6 | 6.5 | $1.6M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 32 | #1,074 of 1,327 | 5 | 5.4 | $1.8M | 59 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 29 | #1,875 of 2,222 | 16 | 17.3 | $2M | 65 | 26 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.3 | $1.9M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.3 | $312K | 46 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.3 | $13.3M | 143 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.3 | $1.4M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.3 | $1.9M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.3 | $2.4M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $3M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $1.8M | 141 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $8M | 169 | 8 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $4.2M | 247 | 4 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.5M | 55 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $3M | 120 | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $12M | Too few | 7 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $12.5M | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $15.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $5.5M | 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 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 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 |
Household spending in Grant 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 | $9M | $978 | 102 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $29.6M | $3,205 | 123 |
| Food away from home | $31.7M | $3,439 | 84 |
| Groceries | $53M | $5,750 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.6M | $824 | 82 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.5M | $377 | 65 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.5M | $597 | 61 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.4M | $1,021 | 79 |
| Pets | $7.4M | $804 | 88 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $15.8M | $1,709 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $25.3M | $2,740 | 140 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $24.1M | $2,610 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $12.5M | $1,351 | 96 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $130.2M | $14,116 | 85 |
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 Grant County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 26,181+4.7% since 2020
- Households
- 9,224
- Median age
- 37.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 258 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 99
- Median household income
- $69,178+42.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $81,150
- Median home value
- $209,500
- Jobs located here
- 5,092
- Daytime population
- 18,718Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Grant County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Grant County at 26,181 people in 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 9,224 households. Median household income rose 42.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Grant County, KY spend?
Households in Grant County spend about $130.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $53M on groceries and $31.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Grant County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 140, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (61).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Grant County, KY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Grant County are for insurance agencies (87), sit-down restaurants (78) and real estate businesses (73). Grant County ranks #96 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Grant County, KY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Grant County is $69,178 a year, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $209,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Grant County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (53% 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. 28 of the 56 business types have a score in Grant County, each ranked against other counties.
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