County profile · Kentucky
Pendleton County, KY market data
How Pendleton County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 14,800
- +1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 5,442
- Median household income
- $64,669
- +18.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $159,800
- Jobs located here
- 2,343
- Highest market score
- 83
- Gas stations, #95 of 2,358 scored counties
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What this means
Pendleton County has an estimated 14,800 people and 5,442 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Pendleton County grew 1.1%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Pendleton County is $64,669, 20% below 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 Pendleton County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 153, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Of the business types scored in Pendleton County, gas stations (83), insurance agencies (80) and auto repair shops (78) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gas stations, that ranks #95 of 2,358 scored counties.
Pendleton County is part of the Cincinnati metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for auto repair and car care businesses (28% below the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (74% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Pendleton County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Pendleton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas stations | 83 | #95 of 2,358 | 6 | 11.0 | $3.2M | 134 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 80 | #220 of 2,272 | 5 | 9.2 | $3.3M | 259 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 78 | #142 of 2,378 | 6 | 11.0 | $956K | 215 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 77 | #180 of 2,401 | 14 | 25.7 | $410K | 152 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 73 | #284 of 2,405 | 26 | 47.8 | $705K | 190 | 11 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 72 | #310 of 2,405 | 15 | 27.6 | $1.2M | 184 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 67 | #516 of 2,402 | 6 | 11.0 | $5.1M | 151 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 62 | #640 of 2,394 | 12 | 22.1 | $452K | 297 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 61 | #587 of 2,385 | 10 | 18.4 | $436K | 205 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 54 | #932 of 2,210 | 6 | 11.0 | $1.5M | 172 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 47 | #1,316 of 2,339 | 9 | 16.5 | $485K | 113 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 42 | #1,382 of 2,090 | 7 | 12.9 | $2.6M | 52 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.4 | $3.4M | 141 | 11 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.4 | $1.1M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $666K | 66 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $3M | 238 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $1.8M | 184 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $255K | 38 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $10.2M | 110 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $4.6M | 96 | 8 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $2.4M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $2.4M | 141 | 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | Index only | 578 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $9.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $9.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $9.2M | Too few | 6 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $30.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $9.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $13.7M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $9.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 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 | 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 |
| Nail salons | 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 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 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 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 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 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Pendleton 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 | $5.7M | $1,054 | 110 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $19.1M | $3,518 | 136 |
| Food away from home | $18.3M | $3,370 | 83 |
| Groceries | $30.7M | $5,640 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.4M | $801 | 80 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2M | $367 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.1M | $571 | 58 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.4M | $998 | 77 |
| Pets | $4.3M | $782 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.1M | $1,668 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $16.3M | $2,990 | 153 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $13.7M | $2,511 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.1M | $1,308 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $75M | $13,791 | 83 |
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 Pendleton County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 14,800+1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 5,442
- Median age
- 41.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 277 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 53
- Median household income
- $64,669+18.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,625
- Median home value
- $159,800
- Jobs located here
- 2,343
- Daytime population
- 10,610Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Pendleton County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Pendleton County at 14,800 people in 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,442 households. Median household income rose 18.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Pendleton County, KY spend?
Households in Pendleton County spend about $75M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $30.7M on groceries and $19.1M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Pendleton County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 153, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Pendleton County, KY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Pendleton County are for gas stations (83), insurance agencies (80) and auto repair shops (78). Pendleton County ranks #95 of 2,358 scored counties for gas stations.
How does Pendleton County, KY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Pendleton County is $64,669 a year, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $159,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Pendleton County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for auto repair and car care businesses (28% below the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (74% 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. 12 of the 56 business types have a score in Pendleton County, each ranked against other counties.
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