County profile · Kentucky
Warren County, KY market data
How Warren County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 149,375
- +10.6% since 2020
- Households
- 55,643
- Median household income
- $65,794
- +25.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $258,000
- Jobs located here
- 68,446
- Highest market score
- 78
- Convenience stores, #234 of 2,261 scored counties
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What this means
Warren County has an estimated 149,375 people and 55,643 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Warren County grew 10.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Warren County is $65,794, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 25.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Warren County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Of the business types scored in Warren County, convenience stores (78), veterinarians (77) and landscaping and lawn care companies (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #234 of 2,261 scored counties.
Warren County is part of the Bowling Green metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery stores (40% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for martial arts and dance studios (37% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Warren County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Warren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 78 | #234 of 2,261 | 41 | 7.4 | $7.8M | 99 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | 77 | #133 of 1,485 | 14 | 2.5 | $3.3M | 120 | 13 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 73 | #187 of 1,493 | 27 | 4.9 | $2.9M | 98 | 42 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 71 | #191 of 1,302 | 17 | 3.1 | $3.4M | 110 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 71 | #379 of 2,358 | 63 | 11.3 | $2.5M | 106 | 54 |
| House cleaning | 67 | #142 of 847 | 13 | 2.3 | $5.9M | 93 | 21 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 67 | #301 of 1,771 | 48 | 8.6 | $1.6M | 96 | 71 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 66 | #574 of 2,402 | 118 | 21.2 | $2.7M | 80 | 24 |
| Pet businesses | 65 | #486 of 2,200 | 62 | 11.1 | $740K | 84 | 27 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 64 | #290 of 1,334 | 17 | 3.1 | $2.1M | 105 | 10 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 64 | #394 of 1,461 | 25 | 4.5 | $1.8M | 72 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | 63 | #400 of 1,472 | 8 | 1.4 | $772K | 114 | 7 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 63 | #405 of 1,707 | 36 | 6.5 | $4.2M | 87 | 40 |
| Pest control | 62 | #198 of 699 | 8 | 1.4 | $9.6M | 94 | 8 |
| Child care and preschools | 62 | #493 of 1,611 | 27 | 4.9 | $827K | 83 | 25 |
| Insurance agencies | 62 | #738 of 2,272 | 94 | 16.9 | $1.5M | 116 | 51 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 61 | #423 of 1,327 | 17 | 3.1 | $2.9M | 94 | 11 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 60 | #604 of 2,063 | 44 | 7.9 | $4.4M | 120 | 32 |
| Laundromats | 59 | #278 of 785 | 7 | 1.3 | $14M | 112 | 4 |
| Electricians | 59 | #383 of 1,160 | 14 | 2.5 | $10.7M | 89 | 38 |
| Nail salons | 58 | #469 of 1,328 | 32 | 5.8 | $1.5M | 87 | 5 |
| Tire shops | 58 | #581 of 1,530 | 23 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 85 | 8 |
| Spas and skin care | 57 | #630 of 1,769 | 46 | 8.3 | $1M | 115 | 10 |
| Roofing and gutters | 56 | #455 of 1,177 | 23 | 4.1 | $6.5M | 77 | 10 |
| Home repair trades | 56 | #759 of 2,057 | 73 | 13.1 | $2.1M | 84 | 88 |
| Pet stores | 54 | #418 of 974 | 13 | 2.3 | $3.5M | 78 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 54 | #988 of 2,339 | 125 | 22.5 | $372K | 86 | 16 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 53 | #831 of 1,889 | 49 | 8.8 | $4M | 96 | 32 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 52 | #401 of 887 | 21 | 3.8 | Index only | 97 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | 52 | #955 of 2,070 | 53 | 9.5 | $6M | 65 | 21 |
| Chiropractors | 51 | #707 of 1,490 | 26 | 4.7 | $2.3M | 94 | 18 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 51 | #1,015 of 2,176 | 143 | 25.7 | Index only | 102 | 40 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 51 | #1,147 of 2,405 | 313 | 56.3 | $622K | 94 | 92 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 50 | #841 of 1,656 | 33 | 5.9 | $1.8M | 100 | 89 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 50 | #1,192 of 2,385 | 233 | 41.9 | $200K | 94 | 32 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 48 | #272 of 479 | 5 | 0.9 | $9.8M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Property management | 48 | #484 of 910 | 21 | 3.8 | Index only | 68 | 22 |
| Barbershops | 48 | #753 of 1,356 | 28 | 5.0 | $1.7M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,251 of 2,229 | 187 | 33.6 | Index only | 98 | 81 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 47 | #1,325 of 2,405 | 555 | 99.7 | $351K | 95 | 259 |
| Auto repair and car care | 47 | #1,345 of 2,401 | 219 | 39.4 | $224K | 83 | 80 |
| Auto repair shops | 47 | #1,354 of 2,378 | 131 | 23.5 | $374K | 84 | 56 |
| Dry cleaners | 46 | #300 of 507 | 8 | 1.4 | $12.3M | 78 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | 46 | #820 of 1,422 | 28 | 5.0 | $2.1M | 87 | 25 |
| Gyms | 43 | #1,165 of 1,792 | 38 | 6.8 | $947K | 73 | 20 |
| Pizza | 41 | #1,409 of 2,090 | 58 | 10.4 | $3.4M | 66 | 134 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 41 | #1,463 of 2,088 | 71 | 12.8 | $507K | 77 | 30 |
| Car washes and detailing | 38 | #1,044 of 1,451 | 29 | 5.2 | $1.7M | 67 | 12 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 38 | #1,482 of 2,087 | 106 | 19.1 | $925K | 73 | 57 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 38 | #1,582 of 2,222 | 92 | 16.5 | $2.1M | 69 | 134 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 38 | #1,600 of 2,210 | 137 | 24.6 | $715K | 81 | 66 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 38 | #1,775 of 2,394 | 403 | 72.4 | $145K | 95 | 195 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 37 | #1,419 of 1,886 | 63 | 11.3 | $929K | 94 | 59 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 35 | #634 of 777 | 16 | 2.9 | $2.2M | 55 | 20 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 33 | #263 of 325 | 5 | 0.9 | $11.7M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Warren 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 | $49M | $881 | 92 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $159.3M | $2,863 | 110 |
| Food away from home | $194.8M | $3,500 | 86 |
| Groceries | $320.3M | $5,756 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $46.5M | $836 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $22.3M | $401 | 69 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $36M | $647 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $58.5M | $1,051 | 82 |
| Pets | $45.9M | $824 | 91 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $98M | $1,762 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $136.6M | $2,454 | 125 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $149.8M | $2,692 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $77.1M | $1,386 | 98 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $797.3M | $14,329 | 86 |
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 Warren County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 149,375+10.6% since 2020
- Households
- 55,643
- Median age
- 35.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 56%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 542 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 260
- Median household income
- $65,794+25.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $89,648
- Median home value
- $258,000
- Jobs located here
- 68,446
- Daytime population
- 150,532Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Warren County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Warren County at 149,375 people in 2025, up 10.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 55,643 households. Median household income rose 25.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Warren County, KY spend?
Households in Warren County spend about $797.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $320.3M on groceries and $194.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Warren County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Warren County, KY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Warren County are for convenience stores (78), veterinarians (77) and landscaping and lawn care companies (73). Warren County ranks #234 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
How does Warren County, KY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Warren County is $65,794 a year, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 10.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $258,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Warren County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery stores (40% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for martial arts and dance studios (37% 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. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in Warren County, each ranked against other counties.
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