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Allen County, OH market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Allen County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 100,881
- −1.2% since 2020
- Households
- 41,295
- Median household income
- $64,038
- +20.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $165,300
- Jobs located here
- 49,401
- Highest market score
- 60
- Property management, #284 of 910 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 100,881 people live in Allen County, in 41,295 households. Population estimates put the population change in Allen County from 2020 to 2025 at −1.2%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Allen County is $64,038 a year, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 20.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Allen County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (58).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Allen County are for property management companies (60), dentists and orthodontists (60) and gyms (59). Allen County ranks #284 of 910 scored counties for property management companies.
Allen County is part of the Lima metro area. For its number of households, Allen County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for car washes and detailers (79% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (58% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Allen County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Allen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property management | 60 | #284 of 910 | 5 | 1.2 | Index only | 194 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 60 | #560 of 1,886 | 34 | 8.2 | $1.6M | 160 | 25 |
| Gyms | 59 | #550 of 1,792 | 19 | 4.6 | $1.6M | 125 | 10 |
| House cleaning | 57 | #279 of 847 | 5 | 1.2 | $9.4M | 146 | 13 |
| Barbershops | 57 | #510 of 1,356 | 12 | 2.9 | $3.1M | 165 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 54 | #553 of 1,328 | 17 | 4.1 | $2.2M | 131 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 54 | #864 of 2,070 | 20 | 4.8 | $11.8M | 127 | 17 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 53 | #871 of 2,176 | 53 | 12.8 | Index only | 187 | 14 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 53 | #886 of 2,088 | 36 | 8.7 | $857K | 129 | 20 |
| Gas stations | 52 | #1,061 of 2,358 | 47 | 11.4 | $2.4M | 101 | 38 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 51 | #703 of 1,461 | 13 | 3.1 | $2.4M | 94 | 7 |
| Real estate | 51 | #1,030 of 2,229 | 68 | 16.5 | Index only | 183 | 24 |
| Veterinarians | 50 | #736 of 1,485 | 11 | 2.7 | $2.8M | 104 | 11 |
| Auto repair shops | 50 | #1,172 of 2,378 | 86 | 20.8 | $509K | 115 | 50 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 49 | #693 of 1,334 | 14 | 3.4 | $2.2M | 109 | 10 |
| Funeral homes | 49 | #719 of 1,472 | 10 | 2.4 | $608K | 90 | 7 |
| Spas and skin care | 49 | #923 of 1,769 | 37 | 9.0 | $1M | 115 | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 48 | #730 of 1,302 | 17 | 4.1 | $3.2M | 101 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 48 | #1,269 of 2,405 | 199 | 48.2 | $727K | 110 | 58 |
| Pet stores | 47 | #532 of 974 | 7 | 1.7 | $4.4M | 98 | 3 |
| Electricians | 47 | #658 of 1,160 | 11 | 2.7 | $9.4M | 78 | 10 |
| Physical therapy | 47 | #809 of 1,422 | 33 | 8.0 | $1.6M | 68 | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 46 | #865 of 1,490 | 26 | 6.3 | $2.1M | 86 | 11 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 45 | #1,196 of 2,063 | 33 | 8.0 | $4.4M | 118 | 23 |
| Pet businesses | 45 | #1,318 of 2,200 | 40 | 9.7 | $777K | 88 | 21 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 45 | #1,381 of 2,402 | 76 | 18.4 | $3.1M | 91 | 31 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 44 | #791 of 1,327 | 15 | 3.6 | $2.9M | 95 | 13 |
| Convenience stores | 43 | #1,362 of 2,261 | 38 | 9.2 | $6.2M | 79 | 14 |
| Car washes and detailing | 42 | #950 of 1,451 | 28 | 6.8 | $1.6M | 62 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 42 | #1,519 of 2,405 | 365 | 88.4 | $396K | 107 | 178 |
| Roofing and gutters | 41 | #790 of 1,177 | 15 | 3.6 | $6.9M | 81 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 41 | #1,596 of 2,401 | 168 | 40.7 | $261K | 97 | 73 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 39 | #1,247 of 1,707 | 30 | 7.3 | $3.4M | 72 | 24 |
| Home repair trades | 39 | #1,538 of 2,057 | 56 | 13.6 | $1.8M | 76 | 40 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 39 | #1,767 of 2,385 | 158 | 38.3 | $236K | 111 | 37 |
| Hair salons | 38 | #1,727 of 2,339 | 90 | 21.8 | $415K | 96 | 24 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 38 | #1,771 of 2,394 | 354 | 85.7 | $151K | 99 | 109 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 37 | #670 of 887 | 10 | 2.4 | Index only | 138 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 37 | #1,395 of 1,889 | 38 | 9.2 | $3.8M | 92 | 23 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 35 | #1,287 of 1,656 | 50 | 12.1 | $1.1M | 60 | 53 |
| Tire shops | 34 | #1,165 of 1,530 | 24 | 5.8 | $1.8M | 73 | 12 |
| Laundromats | 33 | #574 of 785 | 7 | 1.7 | $10.6M | 85 | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | 30 | #432 of 507 | 5 | 1.2 | $14.8M | 95 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 30 | #1,578 of 1,771 | 42 | 10.2 | $1.1M | 66 | 40 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 30 | #1,836 of 2,222 | 58 | 14.0 | $2.5M | 82 | 96 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 29 | #1,742 of 2,087 | 71 | 17.2 | $1M | 82 | 38 |
| Insurance agencies | 29 | #1,834 of 2,272 | 62 | 15.0 | $1.1M | 88 | 39 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 28 | #1,888 of 2,210 | 92 | 22.3 | $807K | 92 | 48 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 26 | #1,365 of 1,493 | 35 | 8.5 | $1.3M | 46 | 27 |
| Child care and preschools | 26 | #1,409 of 1,611 | 26 | 6.3 | $536K | 53 | 23 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 23 | #308 of 325 | 5 | 1.2 | $10.7M | 44 | 5 |
| Pizza | 22 | #1,974 of 2,090 | 54 | 13.1 | $2.7M | 53 | 96 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.0 | $10.9M | 80 | 5 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | $10.3M | 253 | 10 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | $23.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Allen 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 | $43.8M | $1,061 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $112.8M | $2,731 | 105 |
| Food away from home | $144.6M | $3,503 | 86 |
| Groceries | $235.3M | $5,698 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $37.3M | $903 | 90 |
| Child care and other personal services | $13.9M | $337 | 58 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $30.8M | $747 | 76 |
| Medical and dental services | $53.6M | $1,298 | 101 |
| Pets | $31.1M | $752 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $74.2M | $1,798 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $68.7M | $1,665 | 85 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $103.1M | $2,497 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $46.8M | $1,133 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $540.2M | $13,081 | 79 |
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 Allen County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 100,881−1.2% since 2020
- Households
- 41,295
- Median age
- 40.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 403 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 252
- Median household income
- $64,038+20.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $82,511
- Median home value
- $165,300
- Jobs located here
- 49,401
- Daytime population
- 105,788Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Allen County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Allen County at 100,881 people in 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 41,295 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 20.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Allen County, OH spend?
Households in Allen County spend about $540.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $235.3M on groceries and $144.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Allen County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Allen County, OH?
Of the business types scored in Allen County, property management companies (60), dentists and orthodontists (60) and gyms (59) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For property management companies, that ranks #284 of 910 scored counties.
How does Allen County, OH compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Allen County is $64,038, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $165,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for car washes and detailers (79% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (58% 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. 52 of the 56 business types have a score in Allen County, each ranked against other counties.
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