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Buchanan County, MO market data
How Buchanan County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 83,540
- −1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 33,439
- Median household income
- $62,158
- +19.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $166,300
- Jobs located here
- 45,678
- Highest market score
- 58
- Barbershops, #477 of 1,356 scored counties
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What this means
Buchanan County has an estimated 83,540 people and 33,439 households. Population estimates show Buchanan County declined 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Buchanan County is $62,158, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 19.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Buchanan County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 106, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (58).
Of the business types scored in Buchanan County, barbershops (58), veterinarians (58) and optometrists and eye clinics (52) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For barbershops, that ranks #477 of 1,356 scored counties.
Buchanan County is part of the St. Joseph metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (94% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for nail salons (40% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Buchanan County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Buchanan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbershops | 58 | #477 of 1,356 | 9 | 2.7 | $3.3M | 175 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 58 | #538 of 1,485 | 9 | 2.7 | $2.7M | 101 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 52 | #635 of 1,302 | 14 | 4.2 | $3.1M | 98 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 50 | #875 of 1,769 | 25 | 7.5 | $1.2M | 135 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | 49 | #716 of 1,472 | 7 | 2.1 | $658K | 97 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 49 | #758 of 1,490 | 18 | 5.4 | $2.4M | 99 | 9 |
| Tire shops | 49 | #810 of 1,530 | 18 | 5.4 | $1.9M | 75 | 4 |
| Nail salons | 48 | #747 of 1,328 | 12 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 148 | 9 |
| Physical therapy | 48 | #756 of 1,422 | 15 | 4.5 | $2.9M | 119 | 15 |
| Car washes and detailing | 48 | #777 of 1,451 | 15 | 4.5 | $2.3M | 90 | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 46 | #505 of 887 | 9 | 2.7 | Index only | 123 | 3 |
| Property management | 46 | #511 of 910 | 7 | 2.1 | Index only | 111 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 46 | #1,278 of 2,261 | 38 | 11.4 | $4.9M | 63 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 45 | #1,330 of 2,200 | 38 | 11.4 | $651K | 74 | 12 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 43 | #1,059 of 1,656 | 21 | 6.3 | $2M | 114 | 66 |
| Electricians | 42 | #764 of 1,160 | 8 | 2.4 | $10.3M | 85 | 17 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 42 | #855 of 1,327 | 14 | 4.2 | $2.4M | 79 | 8 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 41 | #938 of 1,461 | 15 | 4.5 | $1.6M | 65 | 5 |
| Child care and preschools | 41 | #1,060 of 1,611 | 13 | 3.9 | $870K | 87 | 17 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 40 | #1,594 of 2,402 | 77 | 23.0 | $2.4M | 72 | 20 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 40 | #1,628 of 2,405 | 168 | 50.2 | $684K | 103 | 55 |
| Gyms | 39 | #1,258 of 1,792 | 23 | 6.9 | $1.1M | 82 | 10 |
| Pest control | 38 | #513 of 699 | 5 | 1.5 | $7.5M | 73 | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 36 | #610 of 777 | 7 | 2.1 | $3.5M | 86 | 10 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 36 | #1,445 of 1,886 | 43 | 12.9 | $995K | 101 | 29 |
| Auto repair and car care | 36 | #1,797 of 2,401 | 139 | 41.6 | $244K | 91 | 58 |
| Auto repair shops | 36 | #1,807 of 2,378 | 84 | 25.1 | $405K | 91 | 43 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 36 | #1,898 of 2,385 | 125 | 37.4 | $237K | 111 | 36 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 35 | #1,032 of 1,334 | 14 | 4.2 | $1.7M | 87 | 10 |
| Grocery stores | 35 | #1,502 of 2,070 | 26 | 7.8 | $7.2M | 78 | 15 |
| Roofing and gutters | 33 | #936 of 1,177 | 12 | 3.6 | $6.8M | 81 | 7 |
| Hair salons | 33 | #1,939 of 2,339 | 79 | 23.6 | $375K | 87 | 19 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 33 | #1,969 of 2,394 | 253 | 75.7 | $169K | 111 | 131 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 32 | #1,675 of 2,063 | 37 | 11.1 | $3.1M | 84 | 19 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 31 | #1,240 of 1,493 | 18 | 5.4 | $2.1M | 71 | 29 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 31 | #1,469 of 1,707 | 22 | 6.6 | $3.7M | 78 | 30 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 31 | #1,754 of 2,088 | 44 | 13.2 | $556K | 84 | 20 |
| Home repair trades | 31 | #1,813 of 2,057 | 42 | 12.6 | $2M | 80 | 54 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 29 | #1,645 of 1,889 | 36 | 10.8 | $3.2M | 77 | 19 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 29 | #1,750 of 2,087 | 67 | 20.0 | $887K | 70 | 24 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 29 | #1,871 of 2,210 | 79 | 23.6 | $752K | 85 | 31 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 27 | #2,090 of 2,176 | 72 | 21.5 | Index only | 110 | 29 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 26 | #2,148 of 2,405 | 353 | 105.6 | $326K | 88 | 161 |
| Real estate | 26 | #2,158 of 2,229 | 92 | 27.5 | Index only | 108 | 46 |
| Gas stations | 25 | #2,115 of 2,358 | 71 | 21.2 | $1.2M | 52 | 43 |
| Pet stores | 24 | #871 of 974 | 11 | 3.3 | $2.2M | 50 | 3 |
| Pizza | 22 | #1,970 of 2,090 | 37 | 11.1 | $3.1M | 61 | 85 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 21 | #1,718 of 1,771 | 32 | 9.6 | $1.2M | 69 | 55 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 18 | #2,088 of 2,222 | 61 | 18.2 | $1.9M | 62 | 85 |
| House cleaning | 17 | #833 of 847 | 9 | 2.7 | $4.1M | 65 | 23 |
| Insurance agencies | 10 | #2,245 of 2,272 | 82 | 24.5 | $648K | 52 | 52 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | Index only | 41 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | $8.5M | 62 | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $19.8M | 158 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $29.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 7 |
Household spending in Buchanan 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 | $34M | $1,016 | 106 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $87.6M | $2,619 | 101 |
| Food away from home | $115M | $3,438 | 84 |
| Groceries | $187.9M | $5,620 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $29.6M | $886 | 88 |
| Child care and other personal services | $11.3M | $338 | 58 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $24.5M | $732 | 74 |
| Medical and dental services | $42.8M | $1,279 | 99 |
| Pets | $24.7M | $740 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $59.4M | $1,777 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $53.1M | $1,589 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $82.1M | $2,454 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $37.3M | $1,115 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $431.6M | $12,907 | 77 |
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 Buchanan County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 83,540−1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 33,439
- Median age
- 40.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 408 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 205
- Median household income
- $62,158+19.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $82,732
- Median home value
- $166,300
- Jobs located here
- 45,678
- Daytime population
- 92,127Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Buchanan County, MO growing?
Population estimates put Buchanan County at 83,540 people in 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 33,439 households. Median household income rose 19.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Buchanan County, MO spend?
Households in Buchanan County spend about $431.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $187.9M on groceries and $115M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Buchanan County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 106, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Buchanan County, MO?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Buchanan County are for barbershops (58), veterinarians (58) and optometrists and eye clinics (52). Buchanan County ranks #477 of 1,356 scored counties for barbershops.
How does Buchanan County, MO compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Buchanan County is $62,158 a year, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $166,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Buchanan County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (94% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for nail salons (40% 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. 51 of the 56 business types have a score in Buchanan County, each ranked against other counties.
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