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Belmont County, OH market data
How Belmont County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 64,434
- −2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 27,195
- Median household income
- $57,017
- +12.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $154,900
- Jobs located here
- 20,092
- Highest market score
- 65
- Collision repair and body shops, #314 of 1,327 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
Belmont County has an estimated 64,434 people and 27,195 households. Population estimates show Belmont County declined 2.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Belmont County is $57,017, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 12.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Belmont County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (55).
Of the business types scored in Belmont County, collision repair and body shops (65), car washes and detailers (63) and spas and skin care studios (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For collision repair and body shops, that ranks #314 of 1,327 scored counties.
Belmont County is part of the Wheeling metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for spas and skin care studios (58% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Belmont County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Belmont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collision repair and body shops | 65 | #314 of 1,327 | 7 | 2.6 | $4M | 129 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 63 | #386 of 1,451 | 9 | 3.3 | $3.1M | 123 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 63 | #409 of 1,769 | 13 | 4.8 | $1.8M | 207 | 3 |
| Nail salons | 60 | #389 of 1,328 | 8 | 2.9 | $2.9M | 176 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 59 | #602 of 1,886 | 21 | 7.7 | $1.6M | 165 | 15 |
| Home repair trades | 59 | #610 of 2,057 | 19 | 7.0 | $3.4M | 141 | 16 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 56 | #625 of 1,707 | 11 | 4.0 | $5.9M | 124 | 11 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 56 | #633 of 1,656 | 13 | 4.8 | $2.6M | 147 | 30 |
| Gyms | 56 | #675 of 1,792 | 12 | 4.4 | $1.6M | 120 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 54 | #831 of 2,063 | 15 | 5.5 | $6.1M | 164 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 54 | #978 of 2,405 | 101 | 37.1 | $903K | 136 | 35 |
| Physical therapy | 50 | #704 of 1,422 | 10 | 3.7 | $3.4M | 142 | 12 |
| Chiropractors | 49 | #749 of 1,490 | 12 | 4.4 | $2.8M | 118 | 8 |
| Child care and preschools | 49 | #836 of 1,611 | 8 | 2.9 | $1.1M | 108 | 11 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 48 | #1,138 of 2,088 | 21 | 7.7 | $895K | 135 | 15 |
| Tire shops | 47 | #841 of 1,530 | 10 | 3.7 | $2.8M | 111 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 47 | #1,201 of 2,176 | 36 | 13.2 | Index only | 175 | 10 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 46 | #817 of 1,461 | 10 | 3.7 | $1.9M | 77 | 3 |
| Real estate | 45 | #1,333 of 2,229 | 47 | 17.3 | Index only | 169 | 17 |
| Roofing and gutters | 44 | #717 of 1,177 | 5 | 1.8 | $13M | 154 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 44 | #882 of 1,493 | 10 | 3.7 | $3M | 101 | 21 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 44 | #1,431 of 2,405 | 213 | 78.3 | $428K | 115 | 107 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,455 of 2,394 | 155 | 57.0 | $220K | 144 | 73 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,547 of 2,401 | 107 | 39.3 | $260K | 97 | 40 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 41 | #905 of 1,334 | 8 | 2.9 | $2.3M | 116 | 9 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 41 | #1,199 of 1,771 | 17 | 6.3 | $1.7M | 104 | 31 |
| Convenience stores | 41 | #1,448 of 2,261 | 30 | 11.0 | $5M | 64 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 41 | #1,466 of 2,200 | 28 | 10.3 | $696K | 79 | 11 |
| House cleaning | 40 | #595 of 847 | 5 | 1.8 | $5.9M | 93 | 10 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 40 | #1,707 of 2,385 | 91 | 33.5 | $259K | 122 | 23 |
| Barbershops | 39 | #938 of 1,356 | 11 | 4.0 | $2.1M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 39 | #1,385 of 2,070 | 16 | 5.9 | $9.4M | 101 | 13 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 38 | #1,467 of 2,087 | 37 | 13.6 | $1.3M | 100 | 14 |
| Auto repair shops | 38 | #1,739 of 2,378 | 71 | 26.1 | $392K | 88 | 28 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 37 | #1,704 of 2,402 | 57 | 21.0 | $2.6M | 78 | 18 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 36 | #688 of 887 | 6 | 2.2 | Index only | 147 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 34 | #1,723 of 2,210 | 55 | 20.2 | $857K | 97 | 18 |
| Hair salons | 32 | #1,967 of 2,339 | 58 | 21.3 | $406K | 94 | 17 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 31 | #1,587 of 1,889 | 28 | 10.3 | $3.3M | 79 | 12 |
| Pet stores | 29 | #786 of 974 | 5 | 1.8 | $3.9M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 28 | #1,109 of 1,302 | 13 | 4.8 | $2.6M | 84 | 8 |
| Veterinarians | 28 | #1,241 of 1,485 | 11 | 4.0 | $1.8M | 65 | 8 |
| Funeral homes | 25 | #1,319 of 1,472 | 17 | 6.3 | $255K | 38 | 10 |
| Gas stations | 25 | #2,108 of 2,358 | 48 | 17.7 | $1.5M | 63 | 40 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 23 | #1,996 of 2,222 | 42 | 15.4 | $2.2M | 71 | 58 |
| Insurance agencies | 23 | #2,013 of 2,272 | 51 | 18.8 | $861K | 69 | 23 |
| Pizza | 17 | #2,042 of 2,090 | 39 | 14.3 | $2.3M | 46 | 58 |
| Laundromats | 15 | #741 of 785 | 6 | 2.2 | $7.9M | 63 | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $21.7M | 180 | 5 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | Index only | 207 | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $14.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $47.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $27.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $34M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $18.8M | Too few | 6 |
Household spending in Belmont 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 | $27.8M | $1,022 | 107 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $72.2M | $2,653 | 102 |
| Food away from home | $91.2M | $3,352 | 82 |
| Groceries | $150.8M | $5,544 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $23.5M | $866 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.7M | $318 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $18.8M | $691 | 70 |
| Medical and dental services | $34M | $1,251 | 97 |
| Pets | $19.5M | $717 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $47.1M | $1,733 | 84 |
| Vehicle insurance | $43.9M | $1,614 | 82 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $65M | $2,388 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $29.6M | $1,090 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $344.2M | $12,657 | 76 |
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 Belmont County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 64,434−2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 27,195
- Median age
- 44.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 532 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 123
- Median household income
- $57,017+12.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $75,538
- Median home value
- $154,900
- Jobs located here
- 20,092
- Daytime population
- 58,570Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Belmont County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Belmont County at 64,434 people in 2025, down 2.8% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 27,195 households. Median household income rose 12.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Belmont County, OH spend?
Households in Belmont County spend about $344.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $150.8M on groceries and $91.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Belmont County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Belmont County, OH?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Belmont County are for collision repair and body shops (65), car washes and detailers (63) and spas and skin care studios (63). Belmont County ranks #314 of 1,327 scored counties for collision repair and body shops.
How does Belmont County, OH compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Belmont County is $57,017 a year, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $154,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Belmont County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for spas and skin care studios (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. 48 of the 56 business types have a score in Belmont County, each ranked against other counties.
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