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Clinton County, OH market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Clinton County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 42,301
- +0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 16,761
- Median household income
- $70,407
- +33.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $211,900
- Jobs located here
- 19,070
- Highest market score
- 75
- Dentists and orthodontists, #155 of 1,886 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 42,301 people live in Clinton County, in 16,761 households. Population estimates show Clinton County grew 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Clinton County is $70,407 a year, 13% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 33.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Clinton County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (64).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Clinton County are for dentists and orthodontists (75), coffee shops and cafes (75) and tire shops (74). Clinton County ranks #155 of 1,886 scored counties for dentists and orthodontists.
Clinton County is part of the Wilmington area. For its number of households, Clinton County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Clinton County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Clinton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists and orthodontists | 75 | #155 of 1,886 | 12 | 7.2 | $1.9M | 192 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 75 | #180 of 2,063 | 6 | 3.6 | $10.3M | 278 | 5 |
| Tire shops | 74 | #178 of 1,530 | 5 | 3.0 | $3.9M | 156 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 73 | #149 of 1,769 | 5 | 3.0 | $3.2M | 361 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 73 | #198 of 1,889 | 8 | 4.8 | $7.7M | 186 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 72 | #234 of 2,385 | 46 | 27.4 | $344K | 162 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 68 | #263 of 1,327 | 6 | 3.6 | $3.3M | 106 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 67 | #301 of 1,451 | 7 | 4.2 | $2.8M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 67 | #481 of 2,405 | 126 | 75.2 | $491K | 132 | 54 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 66 | #482 of 2,087 | 14 | 8.4 | $2.2M | 177 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 64 | #401 of 1,656 | 9 | 5.4 | $2.5M | 141 | 19 |
| Hair salons | 64 | #502 of 2,339 | 32 | 19.1 | $494K | 115 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 64 | #564 of 2,210 | 23 | 13.7 | $1.4M | 156 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 64 | #570 of 2,405 | 72 | 43.0 | $858K | 129 | 22 |
| Auto repair and car care | 64 | #597 of 2,401 | 74 | 44.2 | $264K | 98 | 17 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 63 | #386 of 1,771 | 9 | 5.4 | $2.2M | 131 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 61 | #529 of 2,057 | 16 | 9.5 | $2.7M | 111 | 18 |
| Chiropractors | 60 | #462 of 1,490 | 9 | 5.4 | $2.5M | 105 | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 58 | #434 of 1,334 | 6 | 3.6 | $2.3M | 112 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 58 | #643 of 2,176 | 21 | 12.5 | Index only | 198 | 8 |
| Real estate | 58 | #656 of 2,229 | 26 | 15.5 | Index only | 201 | 11 |
| Convenience stores | 57 | #857 of 2,261 | 13 | 7.8 | $7.6M | 96 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 57 | #877 of 2,394 | 104 | 62.0 | $218K | 143 | 36 |
| Auto repair shops | 57 | #877 of 2,378 | 46 | 27.4 | $425K | 96 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 56 | #935 of 2,402 | 32 | 19.1 | $3.1M | 91 | 10 |
| Insurance agencies | 55 | #966 of 2,272 | 21 | 12.5 | $1.4M | 115 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 54 | #892 of 2,070 | 13 | 7.8 | $7.6M | 81 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 54 | #996 of 2,222 | 22 | 13.1 | $2.8M | 92 | 27 |
| Funeral homes | 51 | #685 of 1,472 | 5 | 3.0 | $510K | 75 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 47 | #754 of 1,302 | 9 | 5.4 | $2.5M | 80 | 3 |
| Pizza | 47 | #1,159 of 2,090 | 18 | 10.7 | $3.4M | 68 | 27 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 43 | #1,391 of 2,088 | 24 | 14.3 | $566K | 86 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 42 | #919 of 1,461 | 9 | 5.4 | $1.5M | 58 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 42 | #1,055 of 1,611 | 12 | 7.2 | $518K | 52 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 42 | #1,144 of 1,707 | 13 | 7.8 | $3.3M | 70 | 11 |
| Veterinarians | 41 | #959 of 1,485 | 7 | 4.2 | $1.9M | 70 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 41 | #1,490 of 2,200 | 25 | 14.9 | $535K | 61 | 8 |
| Gyms | 39 | #1,270 of 1,792 | 15 | 8.9 | $906K | 70 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 35 | #1,802 of 2,358 | 39 | 23.3 | $1.3M | 54 | 23 |
| House cleaning | 34 | #701 of 847 | 6 | 3.6 | $3.3M | 51 | 5 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $4M | 210 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $7.9M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $4M | 237 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $6.6M | 225 | 7 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | Index only | 193 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $4.5M | 99 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $14.4M | 170 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $4.5M | 112 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $11.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $31.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $19.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $22.7M | Too few | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 7 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Clinton 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 | $19.6M | $1,166 | 122 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $49.9M | $2,975 | 115 |
| Food away from home | $61.8M | $3,687 | 91 |
| Groceries | $98.3M | $5,862 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $15.8M | $944 | 94 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.2M | $371 | 64 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $13.6M | $811 | 82 |
| Medical and dental services | $22.7M | $1,352 | 105 |
| Pets | $13.4M | $798 | 88 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $31.5M | $1,879 | 91 |
| Vehicle insurance | $30.3M | $1,806 | 92 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $43.2M | $2,579 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $19.7M | $1,177 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $226.2M | $13,493 | 81 |
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 Clinton County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 42,301+0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 16,761
- Median age
- 40.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 409 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 103
- Median household income
- $70,407+33.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $89,775
- Median home value
- $211,900
- Jobs located here
- 19,070
- Daytime population
- 42,081Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Clinton County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Clinton County at 42,301 people in 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 16,761 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 33.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Clinton County, OH spend?
Households in Clinton County spend about $226.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $98.3M on groceries and $61.8M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Clinton County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (64).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Clinton County, OH?
Of the business types scored in Clinton County, dentists and orthodontists (75), coffee shops and cafes (75) and tire shops (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For dentists and orthodontists, that ranks #155 of 1,886 scored counties.
How does Clinton County, OH compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Clinton County is $70,407, 13% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $211,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (60% 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. 40 of the 56 business types have a score in Clinton County, each ranked against other counties.
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