County profile · Kentucky
Hart County, KY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Hart County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 20,117
- +4.3% since 2020
- Households
- 7,376
- Median household income
- $52,285
- +36.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $146,000
- Jobs located here
- 5,154
- Highest market score
- 73
- Restaurants and cafes, #291 of 2,405 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 20,117 people live in Hart County, in 7,376 households. Population estimates show Hart County grew 4.3% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Hart County is $52,285 a year, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 36.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Hart County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Hart County are for restaurants and cafes (73), real estate businesses (72) and insurance agencies (72). Hart County ranks #291 of 2,405 scored counties for restaurants and cafes.
For its number of households, Hart County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (66% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Hart County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Hart 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and cafes | 73 | #291 of 2,405 | 37 | 50.2 | $606K | 164 | 13 |
| Real estate | 72 | #161 of 2,229 | 8 | 10.8 | Index only | 278 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 72 | #420 of 2,272 | 11 | 14.9 | $1.7M | 137 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 71 | #169 of 2,176 | 5 | 6.8 | Index only | 353 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 66 | #510 of 2,222 | 6 | 8.1 | $3.7M | 123 | 9 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 64 | #484 of 2,385 | 13 | 17.6 | $419K | 197 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 64 | #567 of 2,394 | 21 | 28.5 | $328K | 215 | 11 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 59 | #770 of 2,405 | 24 | 32.5 | $935K | 141 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 58 | #822 of 2,261 | 5 | 6.8 | $7.9M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 52 | #996 of 2,200 | 7 | 9.5 | $747K | 85 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 51 | #991 of 2,090 | 6 | 8.1 | $3.7M | 74 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #1,112 of 2,339 | 11 | 14.9 | $495K | 115 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 47 | #1,358 of 2,401 | 36 | 48.8 | $183K | 68 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 47 | #1,364 of 2,378 | 22 | 29.8 | $300K | 67 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 36 | #1,669 of 2,057 | 10 | 13.6 | $1.8M | 72 | 12 |
| Gas stations | 36 | #1,771 of 2,358 | 22 | 29.8 | $997K | 42 | 11 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 33 | #1,867 of 2,402 | 20 | 27.1 | $2M | 58 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 25 | #1,786 of 2,070 | 12 | 16.3 | $3.3M | 35 | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | 17 | #1,136 of 1,177 | 7 | 9.5 | $2.5M | 30 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.4 | $1.7M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.4 | $2.9M | 327 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.4 | $1.7M | 175 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $763K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $7.5M | 202 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $334K | 49 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $2.3M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $2.3M | 96 | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | Index only | 58 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $1.7M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $11.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $8.8M | Too few | 9 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.4M | Too few | 4 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $11.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $17.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $9.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $11.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $9.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 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 |
| 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 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 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 Hart 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 | $6.6M | $895 | 93 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21.9M | $2,972 | 115 |
| Food away from home | $22.4M | $3,042 | 75 |
| Groceries | $39.4M | $5,341 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.4M | $738 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.3M | $310 | 53 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.7M | $500 | 51 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.9M | $934 | 73 |
| Pets | $5.2M | $709 | 78 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11.5M | $1,562 | 76 |
| Vehicle insurance | $18.9M | $2,560 | 131 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $17.6M | $2,382 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.1M | $1,238 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $96.2M | $13,049 | 78 |
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 Hart County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 20,117+4.3% since 2020
- Households
- 7,376
- Median age
- 40.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 413 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 48
- Median household income
- $52,285+36.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $68,216
- Median home value
- $146,000
- Jobs located here
- 5,154
- Daytime population
- 18,179Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Hart County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Hart County at 20,117 people in 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,376 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 36.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Hart County, KY spend?
Households in Hart County spend about $96.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $39.4M on groceries and $22.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Hart County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Hart County, KY?
Of the business types scored in Hart County, restaurants and cafes (73), real estate businesses (72) and insurance agencies (72) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For restaurants and cafes, that ranks #291 of 2,405 scored counties.
How does Hart County, KY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Hart County is $52,285, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $146,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (66% 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. 19 of the 56 business types have a score in Hart County, each ranked against other counties.
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