County profile · Kentucky
Ohio County, KY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Ohio County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 23,934
- +0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 9,107
- Median household income
- $57,798
- +26.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $121,400
- Jobs located here
- 7,171
- Highest market score
- 84
- Insurance agencies, #141 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 23,934 people live in Ohio County, in 9,107 households. Population estimates show Ohio County grew 0.8% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Ohio County is $57,798 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 26.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Ohio County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 147, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (53).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Ohio County are for insurance agencies (84), restaurants and cafes (65) and home repair companies (64). Ohio County ranks #141 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
For its number of households, Ohio County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (71% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Ohio County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Ohio 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 | 84 | #141 of 2,272 | 9 | 9.9 | $2.9M | 232 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 65 | #537 of 2,405 | 51 | 56.0 | $566K | 153 | 23 |
| Home repair trades | 64 | #382 of 2,057 | 5 | 5.5 | $4.5M | 187 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 64 | #561 of 2,405 | 30 | 32.9 | $963K | 145 | 7 |
| Real estate | 58 | #646 of 2,229 | 10 | 11.0 | Index only | 282 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 56 | #850 of 2,339 | 11 | 12.1 | $637K | 148 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 55 | #774 of 2,176 | 10 | 11.0 | Index only | 224 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 51 | #1,056 of 2,200 | 10 | 11.0 | $670K | 76 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 51 | #1,176 of 2,401 | 32 | 35.1 | $285K | 106 | 14 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 48 | #1,191 of 2,210 | 13 | 14.3 | $1.1M | 128 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 44 | #1,467 of 2,378 | 20 | 22.0 | $457K | 103 | 12 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 43 | #1,289 of 2,087 | 11 | 12.1 | $1.3M | 105 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 43 | #1,491 of 2,358 | 24 | 26.4 | $1.3M | 53 | 12 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 43 | #1,527 of 2,394 | 49 | 53.8 | $177K | 116 | 14 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 43 | #1,560 of 2,385 | 26 | 28.5 | $270K | 127 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 42 | #1,445 of 2,222 | 12 | 13.2 | $2.4M | 79 | 13 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 41 | #1,111 of 1,656 | 5 | 5.5 | $1.7M | 98 | 10 |
| Spas and skin care | 41 | #1,208 of 1,769 | 6 | 6.6 | $1.2M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 37 | #1,566 of 2,090 | 10 | 11.0 | $2.9M | 57 | 13 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 30 | #1,959 of 2,402 | 28 | 30.7 | $1.8M | 53 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | 28 | #1,258 of 1,472 | 5 | 5.5 | $265K | 39 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 27 | #1,888 of 2,261 | 13 | 14.3 | $3.9M | 49 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 21 | #1,873 of 2,070 | 11 | 12.1 | $4.6M | 49 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 20 | #1,224 of 1,356 | 6 | 6.6 | $1.2M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 13 | #1,389 of 1,422 | 8 | 8.8 | $1.1M | 45 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $2.2M | 221 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $1.7M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $1.7M | 62 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $9.6M | 232 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $975K | 97 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.9M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $9.6M | 260 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $3M | 99 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $1.6M | 240 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $7.6M | 159 | 8 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $3.9M | 232 | 5 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.3M | 140 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $9.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $22.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $14.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $9.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $11.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $22.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $9.1M | 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 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 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 Ohio 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 | $9.1M | $1,003 | 105 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $30.3M | $3,331 | 128 |
| Food away from home | $28.9M | $3,172 | 78 |
| Groceries | $50.1M | $5,499 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $7M | $770 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.9M | $321 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.8M | $524 | 53 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.7M | $954 | 74 |
| Pets | $6.7M | $735 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14.7M | $1,610 | 78 |
| Vehicle insurance | $26.2M | $2,874 | 147 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $22.7M | $2,488 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $11.7M | $1,284 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $122.3M | $13,433 | 81 |
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 Ohio County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 23,934+0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 9,107
- Median age
- 39.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 587 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 40
- Median household income
- $57,798+26.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $73,240
- Median home value
- $121,400
- Jobs located here
- 7,171
- Daytime population
- 21,627Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Ohio County?
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Questions
How fast is Ohio County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Ohio County at 23,934 people in 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 9,107 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 26.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Ohio County, KY spend?
Households in Ohio County spend about $122.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $50.1M on groceries and $30.3M on gasoline and other fuels. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Ohio County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 147, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (53).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Ohio County, KY?
Of the business types scored in Ohio County, insurance agencies (84), restaurants and cafes (65) and home repair companies (64) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #141 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Ohio County, KY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Ohio County is $57,798, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $121,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (71% 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. 25 of the 56 business types have a score in Ohio County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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