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Butler County, OH market data
How Butler County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 400,128
- +2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 146,822
- Median household income
- $81,590
- +23.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $258,500
- Jobs located here
- 160,654
- Highest market score
- 81
- Physical therapy, #46 of 1,422 scored counties
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What this means
Butler County has an estimated 400,128 people and 146,822 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Butler County grew 2.4%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Butler County is $81,590, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Butler County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (79).
Of the business types scored in Butler County, physical therapy clinics (81), chiropractors (79) and spas and skin care studios (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For physical therapy clinics, that ranks #46 of 1,422 scored counties.
Butler County is part of the Cincinnati metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for urgent care and walk-in clinics (60% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (54% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Butler County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Butler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy | 81 | #46 of 1,422 | 49 | 3.3 | $4.4M | 185 | 38 |
| Chiropractors | 79 | #73 of 1,490 | 62 | 4.2 | $3.5M | 147 | 32 |
| Spas and skin care | 75 | #126 of 1,769 | 109 | 7.4 | $1.4M | 160 | 19 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 75 | #153 of 1,656 | 73 | 5.0 | $3M | 167 | 150 |
| Veterinarians | 75 | #179 of 1,485 | 39 | 2.7 | $3.4M | 124 | 33 |
| Electricians | 73 | #113 of 1,160 | 27 | 1.8 | $15.4M | 128 | 64 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 73 | #118 of 1,334 | 57 | 3.9 | $2.5M | 126 | 26 |
| Dry cleaners | 72 | #53 of 507 | 14 | 1.0 | $21.8M | 139 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 72 | #337 of 2,358 | 132 | 9.0 | $3.2M | 133 | 110 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 71 | #71 of 777 | 16 | 1.1 | $9M | 223 | 42 |
| Gyms | 69 | #247 of 1,792 | 92 | 6.3 | $1.6M | 121 | 42 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 69 | #278 of 2,088 | 165 | 11.2 | $877K | 132 | 68 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 68 | #233 of 1,302 | 57 | 3.9 | $3.8M | 122 | 27 |
| Laundromats | 67 | #188 of 785 | 19 | 1.3 | $16M | 128 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 67 | #397 of 2,200 | 158 | 10.8 | $834K | 95 | 67 |
| Convenience stores | 67 | #516 of 2,261 | 96 | 6.5 | $9.5M | 121 | 53 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 67 | #519 of 2,402 | 223 | 15.2 | $4.1M | 121 | 111 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 66 | #103 of 479 | 9 | 0.6 | $18.7M | 136 | 12 |
| Grocery stores | 66 | #517 of 2,070 | 88 | 6.0 | $10.4M | 112 | 58 |
| Tire shops | 65 | #409 of 1,530 | 77 | 5.2 | $2.2M | 87 | 19 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 65 | #426 of 2,063 | 118 | 8.0 | $5.1M | 138 | 87 |
| Nail salons | 64 | #293 of 1,328 | 63 | 4.3 | $2.4M | 145 | 34 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 64 | #576 of 2,405 | 769 | 52.4 | $784K | 118 | 232 |
| Barbershops | 63 | #388 of 1,356 | 68 | 4.6 | $2.2M | 119 | 9 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 63 | #404 of 1,707 | 96 | 6.5 | $4.3M | 91 | 90 |
| Child care and preschools | 63 | #457 of 1,611 | 68 | 4.6 | $985K | 98 | 69 |
| Hair salons | 63 | #546 of 2,339 | 306 | 20.8 | $498K | 116 | 77 |
| Auto repair and car care | 63 | #632 of 2,401 | 574 | 39.1 | $293K | 109 | 220 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 62 | #391 of 1,327 | 51 | 3.5 | $3.3M | 107 | 41 |
| Funeral homes | 62 | #436 of 1,472 | 29 | 2.0 | $696K | 103 | 15 |
| Auto repair shops | 62 | #661 of 2,378 | 334 | 22.7 | $504K | 113 | 162 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 61 | #93 of 325 | 12 | 0.8 | $18.1M | 74 | 7 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 61 | #463 of 1,461 | 68 | 4.6 | $1.9M | 76 | 25 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 61 | #508 of 1,889 | 119 | 8.1 | $5.1M | 122 | 94 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 61 | #713 of 2,394 | 969 | 66.0 | $225K | 147 | 382 |
| Pet stores | 59 | #339 of 974 | 36 | 2.5 | $3.7M | 81 | 9 |
| Home repair trades | 59 | #634 of 2,057 | 194 | 13.2 | $2.1M | 88 | 180 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 59 | #704 of 2,385 | 556 | 37.9 | $274K | 129 | 140 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 58 | #835 of 2,405 | 1,438 | 97.9 | $419K | 113 | 663 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 57 | #782 of 2,087 | 187 | 12.7 | $1.6M | 128 | 117 |
| Car washes and detailing | 56 | #576 of 1,451 | 75 | 5.1 | $2.2M | 89 | 26 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 56 | #872 of 2,210 | 267 | 18.2 | $1.1M | 130 | 133 |
| Property management | 55 | #362 of 910 | 33 | 2.2 | Index only | 116 | 51 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 55 | #763 of 1,886 | 182 | 12.4 | $1.2M | 122 | 128 |
| Pizza | 55 | #825 of 2,090 | 120 | 8.2 | $5M | 99 | 340 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 51 | #999 of 2,176 | 288 | 19.6 | Index only | 136 | 107 |
| Pest control | 49 | #367 of 699 | 23 | 1.6 | $8.2M | 80 | 15 |
| House cleaning | 48 | #462 of 847 | 34 | 2.3 | $5.6M | 87 | 72 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 48 | #479 of 887 | 58 | 4.0 | Index only | 94 | 18 |
| Roofing and gutters | 48 | #648 of 1,177 | 71 | 4.8 | $5.9M | 69 | 26 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 47 | #1,275 of 2,222 | 234 | 15.9 | $2.6M | 84 | 340 |
| Real estate | 46 | #1,294 of 2,229 | 391 | 26.6 | Index only | 126 | 200 |
| Home inspectors | 44 | #253 of 415 | 12 | 0.8 | Index only | 68 | 8 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 44 | #902 of 1,493 | 93 | 6.3 | $2M | 69 | 138 |
| Insurance agencies | 43 | #1,372 of 2,272 | 221 | 15.1 | $1.1M | 91 | 113 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 41 | #1,226 of 1,771 | 150 | 10.2 | $1.3M | 75 | 225 |
Household spending in Butler 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 | $168.2M | $1,146 | 120 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $420M | $2,861 | 110 |
| Food away from home | $602.8M | $4,106 | 101 |
| Groceries | $912.2M | $6,213 | 98 |
| Personal care products and services | $152.4M | $1,038 | 103 |
| Child care and other personal services | $67M | $456 | 79 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $144.7M | $986 | 100 |
| Medical and dental services | $217.6M | $1,482 | 115 |
| Pets | $131.8M | $898 | 99 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $304.6M | $2,074 | 101 |
| Vehicle insurance | $253.2M | $1,725 | 88 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $416M | $2,833 | 94 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $189M | $1,287 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.1B | $14,547 | 87 |
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 Butler County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 400,128+2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 146,822
- Median age
- 38.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 467 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 842
- Median household income
- $81,590+23.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $104,751
- Median home value
- $258,500
- Jobs located here
- 160,654
- Daytime population
- 370,110Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Butler County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Butler County at 400,128 people in 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 146,822 households. Median household income rose 23.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Butler County, OH spend?
Households in Butler County spend about $2.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $912.2M on groceries and $602.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Butler County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (79).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Butler County, OH?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Butler County are for physical therapy clinics (81), chiropractors (79) and spas and skin care studios (75). Butler County ranks #46 of 1,422 scored counties for physical therapy clinics.
How does Butler County, OH compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Butler County is $81,590 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $258,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Butler County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for urgent care and walk-in clinics (60% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (54% 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. All 56 business types have a score in Butler County, each ranked against other counties.
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