Small-town market profile · Ohio
Bucyrus, OH area market data
How the Bucyrus area compares with other small-town markets for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 41,896
- −0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 18,059
- Median household income
- $58,044
- +29.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $136,700
- Jobs located here
- 12,804
- Highest market score
- 72
- Sit-down restaurants, #59 of 538 scored small-town markets
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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
The Bucyrus area has an estimated 41,896 people and 18,059 households. Population estimates show the Bucyrus area declined 0.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in the Bucyrus area is $58,044, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 29.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Bucyrus area runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (52).
Of the business types scored in the Bucyrus area, sit-down restaurants (72), physical therapy clinics (70) and primary care and pediatric clinics (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For sit-down restaurants, that ranks #59 of 538 scored small-town markets.
The Bucyrus area is made up of one county, Crawford County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (68% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Bucyrus area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Bucyrus area with other small-town markets 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 small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurants | 72 | #59 of 538 | 55 | 30.5 | $1.1M | 165 | 19 |
| Physical therapy | 70 | #53 of 400 | 5 | 2.8 | $4.5M | 186 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 69 | #86 of 458 | 10 | 5.5 | $2.2M | 126 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 67 | #92 of 506 | 5 | 2.8 | $20.1M | 216 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 65 | #88 of 535 | 7 | 3.9 | $1.7M | 257 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 65 | #110 of 538 | 41 | 22.7 | $459K | 103 | 12 |
| Real estate | 63 | #99 of 536 | 22 | 12.2 | Index only | 239 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 63 | #137 of 538 | 134 | 74.2 | $448K | 121 | 66 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 63 | #140 of 538 | 29 | 16.1 | $3.5M | 102 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 63 | #155 of 536 | 18 | 10.0 | $1.7M | 135 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 62 | #105 of 533 | 18 | 10.0 | Index only | 232 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 62 | #111 of 476 | 7 | 3.9 | $6.1M | 129 | 9 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 62 | #160 of 536 | 27 | 15.0 | $1.1M | 130 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 61 | #174 of 538 | 76 | 42.1 | $248K | 92 | 18 |
| Gyms | 59 | #155 of 506 | 5 | 2.8 | $2.4M | 183 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 58 | #163 of 538 | 51 | 28.2 | $305K | 144 | 11 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 58 | #195 of 538 | 120 | 66.4 | $187K | 122 | 35 |
| Convenience stores | 58 | #202 of 529 | 16 | 8.9 | $6.3M | 80 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 57 | #170 of 527 | 16 | 8.9 | $805K | 92 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 57 | #195 of 536 | 23 | 12.7 | $2.1M | 90 | 19 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 56 | #210 of 526 | 14 | 7.8 | $1.6M | 163 | 13 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 53 | #229 of 529 | 10 | 5.5 | $6M | 162 | 11 |
| Home repair trades | 51 | #258 of 526 | 18 | 10.0 | $2.4M | 98 | 20 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #263 of 538 | 33 | 18.3 | $472K | 110 | 8 |
| Spas and skin care | 50 | #243 of 504 | 12 | 6.6 | $1.3M | 148 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 49 | #201 of 387 | 6 | 3.3 | $2.1M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 49 | #227 of 431 | 9 | 5.0 | $2.1M | 84 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 48 | #274 of 507 | 11 | 6.1 | $5.5M | 132 | 11 |
| Electricians | 47 | #170 of 295 | 6 | 3.3 | $7.1M | 60 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #276 of 481 | 11 | 6.1 | $1.8M | 106 | 19 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 44 | #255 of 400 | 8 | 4.4 | $2.8M | 89 | 5 |
| Veterinarians | 43 | #247 of 398 | 6 | 3.3 | $2.1M | 79 | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 43 | #259 of 426 | 9 | 5.0 | $2.5M | 104 | 10 |
| Roofing and gutters | 39 | #201 of 288 | 5 | 2.8 | $8.6M | 101 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 38 | #376 of 537 | 25 | 13.8 | $2.4M | 79 | 36 |
| Laundromats | 37 | #111 of 150 | 5 | 2.8 | $6.2M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 35 | #278 of 365 | 10 | 5.5 | $283K | 42 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 35 | #306 of 399 | 10 | 5.5 | $2M | 67 | 13 |
| Car washes and detailing | 33 | #354 of 441 | 12 | 6.6 | $1.6M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 33 | #430 of 520 | 18 | 10.0 | $3.3M | 66 | 36 |
| Insurance agencies | 20 | #485 of 537 | 32 | 17.7 | $936K | 75 | 24 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $3.9M | 206 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $4.7M | 153 | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $5.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $15.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $18.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $19.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $12.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $22.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 6 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
Household spending in the Bucyrus area
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 | $18.8M | $1,042 | 109 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $49.1M | $2,719 | 105 |
| Food away from home | $60.1M | $3,326 | 82 |
| Groceries | $100.3M | $5,552 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $15.6M | $862 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.4M | $300 | 52 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $11.9M | $660 | 67 |
| Medical and dental services | $22.4M | $1,240 | 96 |
| Pets | $12.9M | $713 | 78 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $31M | $1,716 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $30M | $1,659 | 85 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $42.9M | $2,374 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $19.6M | $1,085 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $227.3M | $12,587 | 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 the Bucyrus area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 41,896−0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 18,059
- Median age
- 42.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 402 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 104
- Median household income
- $58,044+29.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $75,457
- Median home value
- $136,700
- Jobs located here
- 12,804
- Daytime population
- 35,076Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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- Crawford County, OH41,711 people
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Questions
How fast is the Bucyrus, OH area growing?
Population estimates put the Bucyrus area at 41,896 people in 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 18,059 households. Median household income rose 29.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Bucyrus, OH area spend?
Households in the Bucyrus area spend about $227.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $100.3M on groceries and $60.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Bucyrus area spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (52).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Bucyrus, OH area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Bucyrus area are for sit-down restaurants (72), physical therapy clinics (70) and primary care and pediatric clinics (69). The Bucyrus area ranks #59 of 538 scored small-town markets for sit-down restaurants.
How does the Bucyrus, OH area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Bucyrus area is $58,044 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $136,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Bucyrus area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (68% 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. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. 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. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in the Bucyrus area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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