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Harrison County, OH market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Harrison County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 14,070
- −2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 5,948
- Median household income
- $54,414
- +9.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $121,500
- Jobs located here
- 3,551
- Highest market score
- 60
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #728 of 2,394 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 14,070 people live in Harrison County, in 5,948 households. Population estimates put the population change in Harrison County from 2020 to 2025 at −2.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Harrison County is $54,414 a year, 33% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 9.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Harrison County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (49).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Harrison County are for medical and dental practices (60); auto repair and car care businesses (60); and salons, barbers and spas (58). Harrison County ranks #728 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
For its number of households, Harrison County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (66% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Harrison County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Harrison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 60 | #728 of 2,394 | 17 | 28.6 | $426K | 279 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 60 | #736 of 2,401 | 21 | 35.3 | $301K | 112 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 58 | #724 of 2,385 | 5 | 8.4 | $994K | 467 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 54 | #1,014 of 2,378 | 14 | 23.5 | $452K | 102 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 51 | #1,126 of 2,405 | 44 | 74.0 | $434K | 117 | 16 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 48 | #1,264 of 2,405 | 25 | 42.0 | $764K | 115 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 46 | #1,344 of 2,358 | 7 | 11.8 | $2.4M | 99 | 7 |
| Insurance agencies | 43 | #1,355 of 2,272 | 7 | 11.8 | $1.4M | 115 | 4 |
| Real estate | 43 | #1,431 of 2,229 | 6 | 10.1 | Index only | 282 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,552 of 2,176 | 6 | 10.1 | Index only | 224 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 28 | #1,920 of 2,200 | 6 | 10.1 | $679K | 77 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 26 | #1,305 of 1,472 | 5 | 8.4 | $193K | 28 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 24 | #1,938 of 2,090 | 10 | 16.8 | $1.9M | 38 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 22 | #1,783 of 1,889 | 5 | 8.4 | $3.8M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 22 | #2,162 of 2,402 | 13 | 21.9 | $2.5M | 73 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 16 | #2,097 of 2,261 | 8 | 13.4 | $4M | 51 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.7 | $4.8M | 129 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.7 | $8.1M | 87 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.7 | $947K | 143 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.7 | $1.2M | 289 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.7 | $3.4M | 141 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $3.3M | 261 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $3.3M | 376 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $6.4M | 209 | 9 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $4.6M | 96 | 4 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $2.1M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $13.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | 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 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 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 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Harrison 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 | $6.3M | $1,063 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $16.5M | $2,777 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $19.1M | $3,212 | 79 |
| Groceries | $32.3M | $5,427 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $5M | $835 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.7M | $283 | 49 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.8M | $637 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.2M | $1,216 | 94 |
| Pets | $4.1M | $685 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.9M | $1,670 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.1M | $1,705 | 87 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $13.7M | $2,302 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.3M | $1,057 | 75 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $73.2M | $12,306 | 74 |
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 Harrison County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 14,070−2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 5,948
- Median age
- 44.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 402 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 36
- Median household income
- $54,414+9.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $73,322
- Median home value
- $121,500
- Jobs located here
- 3,551
- Daytime population
- 12,141Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Harrison County?
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Questions
How fast is Harrison County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Harrison County at 14,070 people in 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 5,948 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 9.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Harrison County, OH spend?
Households in Harrison County spend about $73.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $32.3M on groceries and $19.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Harrison County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (49).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Harrison County, OH?
Of the business types scored in Harrison County, medical and dental practices (60); auto repair and car care businesses (60); and salons, barbers and spas (58) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #728 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Harrison County, OH compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Harrison County is $54,414, 33% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $121,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (66% 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. 16 of the 56 business types have a score in Harrison County, each ranked against other counties.
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