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Columbiana County, OH market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Columbiana County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 99,377
- −2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 41,459
- Median household income
- $58,180
- +20.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $151,600
- Jobs located here
- 28,013
- Highest market score
- 64
- Nail salons, #280 of 1,328 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
An estimated 99,377 people live in Columbiana County, in 41,459 households. Population estimates show Columbiana County declined 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Columbiana County is $58,180 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 20.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Columbiana County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (55).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Columbiana County are for nail salons (64), dentists and orthodontists (63) and clothing and shoe stores (61). Columbiana County ranks #280 of 1,328 scored counties for nail salons.
Columbiana County is part of the Salem area. For its number of households, Columbiana County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (61% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Columbiana County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Columbiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nail salons | 64 | #280 of 1,328 | 10 | 2.4 | $3.6M | 214 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 63 | #461 of 1,886 | 30 | 7.2 | $1.7M | 175 | 20 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 61 | #634 of 2,087 | 32 | 7.7 | $2.3M | 177 | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 59 | #481 of 1,490 | 18 | 4.3 | $2.9M | 120 | 7 |
| Car washes and detailing | 59 | #490 of 1,451 | 18 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 98 | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | 58 | #399 of 1,177 | 7 | 1.7 | $14.1M | 167 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 57 | #850 of 2,405 | 156 | 37.6 | $888K | 134 | 45 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 56 | #859 of 2,210 | 54 | 13.0 | $1.3M | 152 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 56 | #897 of 2,358 | 39 | 9.4 | $3M | 124 | 40 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 55 | #277 of 777 | 5 | 1.2 | $5.7M | 141 | 7 |
| Physical therapy | 55 | #575 of 1,422 | 17 | 4.1 | $3M | 127 | 13 |
| Auto repair shops | 55 | #940 of 2,378 | 84 | 20.3 | $530K | 119 | 42 |
| Electricians | 53 | #509 of 1,160 | 7 | 1.7 | $14.1M | 118 | 16 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 53 | #625 of 1,493 | 12 | 2.9 | $3.8M | 129 | 24 |
| Tire shops | 53 | #701 of 1,530 | 19 | 4.6 | $2.3M | 94 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 52 | #766 of 1,771 | 19 | 4.6 | $2.4M | 142 | 40 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 52 | #922 of 2,176 | 50 | 12.1 | Index only | 192 | 9 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #957 of 2,088 | 44 | 10.6 | $650K | 98 | 7 |
| Hair salons | 52 | #1,057 of 2,339 | 71 | 17.1 | $505K | 117 | 14 |
| Auto repair and car care | 52 | #1,130 of 2,401 | 157 | 37.9 | $284K | 106 | 56 |
| House cleaning | 51 | #386 of 847 | 6 | 1.4 | $7.5M | 118 | 13 |
| Spas and skin care | 51 | #840 of 1,769 | 34 | 8.2 | $1.1M | 120 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 51 | #955 of 2,063 | 23 | 5.5 | $6M | 163 | 22 |
| Real estate | 50 | #1,063 of 2,229 | 62 | 15.0 | Index only | 195 | 19 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 50 | #1,163 of 2,385 | 129 | 31.1 | $278K | 131 | 22 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 49 | #1,215 of 2,394 | 225 | 54.3 | $230K | 151 | 97 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 49 | #1,216 of 2,405 | 312 | 75.3 | $444K | 120 | 149 |
| Gyms | 48 | #990 of 1,792 | 26 | 6.3 | $1.1M | 85 | 7 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 47 | #715 of 1,327 | 13 | 3.1 | $3.4M | 111 | 14 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 46 | #768 of 1,302 | 17 | 4.1 | $3M | 97 | 7 |
| Barbershops | 46 | #793 of 1,356 | 14 | 3.4 | $2.6M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 46 | #969 of 1,656 | 29 | 7.0 | $1.8M | 100 | 50 |
| Home repair trades | 45 | #1,267 of 2,057 | 42 | 10.1 | $2.4M | 97 | 41 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 44 | #836 of 1,334 | 13 | 3.1 | $2.2M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 40 | #1,444 of 2,272 | 48 | 11.6 | $1.5M | 116 | 33 |
| Funeral homes | 38 | #1,035 of 1,472 | 19 | 4.6 | $368K | 54 | 12 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 38 | #1,557 of 2,222 | 48 | 11.6 | $2.9M | 95 | 80 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 37 | #669 of 887 | 9 | 2.2 | Index only | 149 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 37 | #1,303 of 1,707 | 28 | 6.8 | $3.5M | 74 | 21 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 36 | #1,425 of 1,889 | 32 | 7.7 | $4.3M | 105 | 25 |
| Convenience stores | 35 | #1,639 of 2,261 | 44 | 10.6 | $5.2M | 66 | 13 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 34 | #1,100 of 1,461 | 20 | 4.8 | $1.5M | 59 | 7 |
| Veterinarians | 33 | #1,129 of 1,485 | 13 | 3.1 | $2.3M | 84 | 15 |
| Child care and preschools | 33 | #1,271 of 1,611 | 21 | 5.1 | $625K | 62 | 17 |
| Grocery stores | 31 | #1,617 of 2,070 | 34 | 8.2 | $6.8M | 73 | 18 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 31 | #1,920 of 2,402 | 95 | 22.9 | $2.4M | 71 | 31 |
| Pet businesses | 29 | #1,892 of 2,200 | 53 | 12.8 | $564K | 64 | 22 |
| Pizza | 26 | #1,892 of 2,090 | 47 | 11.3 | $2.9M | 58 | 80 |
| Laundromats | 12 | #759 of 785 | 12 | 2.9 | $6M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 10 | #956 of 974 | 15 | 3.6 | $2M | 44 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.0 | $11.1M | 81 | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | $25.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $45.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Columbiana 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 | $44.5M | $1,074 | 112 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $115.3M | $2,781 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $138.6M | $3,342 | 82 |
| Groceries | $229.6M | $5,539 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $35.8M | $864 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $13.1M | $317 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $28.6M | $690 | 70 |
| Medical and dental services | $51.7M | $1,248 | 97 |
| Pets | $29.9M | $721 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $72M | $1,737 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $70.1M | $1,692 | 86 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $98.9M | $2,384 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $45.2M | $1,091 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $524.1M | $12,642 | 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 Columbiana County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 99,377−2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 41,459
- Median age
- 44.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 532 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 189
- Median household income
- $58,180+20.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,065
- Median home value
- $151,600
- Jobs located here
- 28,013
- Daytime population
- 85,744Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Columbiana County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Columbiana County at 99,377 people in 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 41,459 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 20.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Columbiana County, OH spend?
Households in Columbiana County spend about $524.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $229.6M on groceries and $138.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Columbiana County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Columbiana County, OH?
Of the business types scored in Columbiana County, nail salons (64), dentists and orthodontists (63) and clothing and shoe stores (61) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For nail salons, that ranks #280 of 1,328 scored counties.
How does Columbiana County, OH compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Columbiana County is $58,180, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $151,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (61% 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. 50 of the 56 business types have a score in Columbiana County, each ranked against other counties.
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