County profile · Ohio
Brown County, OH market data
How Brown County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 44,397
- +1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 17,138
- Median household income
- $71,270
- +30.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $196,200
- Jobs located here
- 7,340
- Highest market score
- 80
- Auto repair and car care, #127 of 2,401 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
Brown County has an estimated 44,397 people and 17,138 households. Population estimates show Brown County grew 1.6% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Brown County is $71,270, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 30.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Brown County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (63).
Of the business types scored in Brown County, auto repair and car care businesses (80), medical and dental practices (79) and tire shops (78) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair and car care businesses, that ranks #127 of 2,401 scored counties.
Brown County is part of the Cincinnati metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (87% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (70% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Brown County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Brown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair and car care | 80 | #127 of 2,401 | 62 | 36.2 | $354K | 132 | 17 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 79 | #113 of 2,394 | 59 | 34.4 | $387K | 254 | 14 |
| Tire shops | 78 | #126 of 1,530 | 6 | 3.5 | $3.7M | 146 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 77 | #186 of 2,405 | 55 | 32.1 | $1.1M | 170 | 15 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 76 | #118 of 1,327 | 5 | 2.9 | $4.4M | 142 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 76 | #131 of 2,385 | 35 | 20.4 | $455K | 214 | 7 |
| Auto repair shops | 76 | #198 of 2,378 | 39 | 22.8 | $562K | 126 | 13 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 75 | #241 of 2,405 | 114 | 66.5 | $545K | 147 | 42 |
| Insurance agencies | 75 | #331 of 2,272 | 12 | 7.0 | $2.8M | 226 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 74 | #147 of 2,088 | 11 | 6.4 | $1.2M | 188 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 73 | #150 of 1,769 | 6 | 3.5 | $2.7M | 303 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 73 | #157 of 1,451 | 6 | 3.5 | $3.7M | 145 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 72 | #213 of 1,889 | 5 | 2.9 | $12.4M | 300 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 71 | #261 of 2,339 | 27 | 15.8 | $590K | 137 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 71 | #334 of 2,210 | 15 | 8.8 | $2.1M | 240 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 70 | #224 of 1,792 | 8 | 4.7 | $1.7M | 132 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 70 | #289 of 2,063 | 9 | 5.3 | $6.9M | 187 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 70 | #365 of 2,087 | 11 | 6.4 | $2.9M | 227 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 68 | #266 of 2,176 | 16 | 9.3 | Index only | 263 | 5 |
| Real estate | 66 | #335 of 2,229 | 21 | 12.3 | Index only | 252 | 9 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 65 | #382 of 1,656 | 13 | 7.6 | $1.8M | 99 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 56 | #923 of 2,222 | 23 | 13.4 | $2.7M | 89 | 25 |
| Home repair trades | 55 | #798 of 2,057 | 20 | 11.7 | $2.2M | 90 | 14 |
| Pet businesses | 55 | #875 of 2,200 | 19 | 11.1 | $703K | 80 | 7 |
| Pizza | 54 | #874 of 2,090 | 16 | 9.3 | $3.9M | 76 | 25 |
| Grocery stores | 54 | #889 of 2,070 | 12 | 7.0 | $8.3M | 89 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 54 | #1,030 of 2,402 | 35 | 20.4 | $2.8M | 84 | 10 |
| Veterinarians | 53 | #668 of 1,485 | 6 | 3.5 | $2.2M | 82 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 51 | #1,095 of 2,261 | 19 | 11.1 | $5.2M | 66 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 49 | #1,236 of 2,358 | 35 | 20.4 | $1.6M | 67 | 24 |
| Roofing and gutters | 47 | #653 of 1,177 | 5 | 2.9 | $8.8M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 46 | #1,021 of 1,771 | 15 | 8.8 | $1.3M | 79 | 13 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 44 | #1,078 of 1,707 | 13 | 7.6 | $3.4M | 71 | 11 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 41 | #980 of 1,493 | 11 | 6.4 | $1.8M | 62 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | 38 | #1,034 of 1,472 | 7 | 4.1 | $371K | 55 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 36 | #1,180 of 1,611 | 9 | 5.3 | $701K | 70 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $5.7M | 580 | 5 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $5M | 78 | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | Index only | 29 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $4.6M | 227 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $4.5M | 175 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $7.6M | 317 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $11.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $21.9M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $15.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $11.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $15.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $15.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $13.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 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 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 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 |
| 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 Brown 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 | $21.9M | $1,280 | 134 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $56.1M | $3,275 | 126 |
| Food away from home | $62.2M | $3,627 | 89 |
| Groceries | $99.3M | $5,796 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $15.9M | $930 | 93 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.3M | $368 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $13.7M | $801 | 81 |
| Medical and dental services | $22.8M | $1,333 | 103 |
| Pets | $13.4M | $779 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $31.7M | $1,848 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $34M | $1,984 | 101 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $43.8M | $2,554 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $19.8M | $1,157 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $229.3M | $13,382 | 80 |
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 Brown County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 44,397+1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 17,138
- Median age
- 42.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 490 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 90
- Median household income
- $71,270+30.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $89,014
- Median home value
- $196,200
- Jobs located here
- 7,340
- Daytime population
- 31,966Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Brown County?
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Questions
How fast is Brown County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Brown County at 44,397 people in 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 17,138 households. Median household income rose 30.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Brown County, OH spend?
Households in Brown County spend about $229.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $99.3M on groceries and $62.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Brown County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (63).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Brown County, OH?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Brown County are for auto repair and car care businesses (80), medical and dental practices (79) and tire shops (78). Brown County ranks #127 of 2,401 scored counties for auto repair and car care businesses.
How does Brown County, OH compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Brown County is $71,270 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $196,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Brown County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (87% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (70% 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. 36 of the 56 business types have a score in Brown County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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