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Jefferson County, OH market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Jefferson County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 63,597
- −2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 27,143
- Median household income
- $59,055
- +26.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $127,800
- Jobs located here
- 19,612
- Highest market score
- 68
- Collision repair and body shops, #249 of 1,327 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 63,597 people live in Jefferson County, in 27,143 households. Population estimates show Jefferson County declined 2.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Jefferson County is $59,055 a year, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 26.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Jefferson County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 103, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (53).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Jefferson County are for collision repair and body shops (68), chiropractors (66) and dentists and orthodontists (61). Jefferson County ranks #249 of 1,327 scored counties for collision repair and body shops.
Jefferson County is part of the Weirton-Steubenville metro area. For its number of households, Jefferson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (72% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Jefferson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collision repair and body shops | 68 | #249 of 1,327 | 5 | 1.8 | $5.4M | 174 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 66 | #294 of 1,490 | 7 | 2.6 | $4.8M | 199 | 5 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 61 | #523 of 1,886 | 17 | 6.3 | $2M | 199 | 16 |
| Tire shops | 60 | #513 of 1,530 | 9 | 3.3 | $3M | 119 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 58 | #630 of 2,176 | 23 | 8.5 | Index only | 271 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 57 | #709 of 2,063 | 10 | 3.7 | $9M | 242 | 12 |
| Auto repair shops | 57 | #852 of 2,378 | 50 | 18.4 | $535K | 120 | 21 |
| Auto repair and car care | 57 | #873 of 2,401 | 89 | 32.8 | $301K | 112 | 29 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 56 | #520 of 1,302 | 10 | 3.7 | $3.3M | 106 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 56 | #637 of 1,769 | 9 | 3.3 | $2.6M | 294 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 55 | #876 of 2,385 | 67 | 24.7 | $346K | 162 | 16 |
| Real estate | 54 | #848 of 2,229 | 30 | 11.1 | Index only | 261 | 16 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 54 | #885 of 2,087 | 28 | 10.3 | $1.7M | 130 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 54 | #943 of 2,210 | 38 | 14.0 | $1.2M | 138 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 53 | #731 of 1,656 | 13 | 4.8 | $2.6M | 144 | 33 |
| Car washes and detailing | 50 | #725 of 1,451 | 12 | 4.4 | $2.2M | 89 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 50 | #1,006 of 2,070 | 14 | 5.2 | $10.7M | 115 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 50 | #1,087 of 2,200 | 25 | 9.2 | $767K | 87 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 50 | #1,119 of 2,261 | 23 | 8.5 | $6.5M | 83 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 50 | #1,196 of 2,402 | 46 | 16.9 | $3.3M | 96 | 13 |
| Hair salons | 49 | #1,221 of 2,339 | 43 | 15.8 | $538K | 125 | 13 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 48 | #1,205 of 2,222 | 27 | 9.9 | $3.3M | 109 | 45 |
| Electricians | 47 | #651 of 1,160 | 6 | 2.2 | $10.6M | 88 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 47 | #1,215 of 2,088 | 31 | 11.4 | $580K | 88 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 47 | #1,298 of 2,405 | 208 | 76.6 | $430K | 116 | 98 |
| Veterinarians | 46 | #839 of 1,485 | 7 | 2.6 | $2.7M | 101 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 46 | #1,217 of 2,057 | 25 | 9.2 | $2.5M | 104 | 29 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 45 | #1,400 of 2,405 | 114 | 42.0 | $785K | 118 | 41 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 44 | #1,136 of 1,889 | 19 | 7.0 | $4.7M | 114 | 12 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 43 | #1,523 of 2,394 | 181 | 66.7 | $184K | 121 | 57 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 42 | #893 of 1,334 | 11 | 4.1 | $1.6M | 81 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 39 | #1,037 of 1,493 | 13 | 4.8 | $2.2M | 76 | 15 |
| Barbershops | 37 | #972 of 1,356 | 11 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 112 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 36 | #1,181 of 1,611 | 12 | 4.4 | $695K | 69 | 10 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 35 | #1,358 of 1,707 | 17 | 6.3 | $3.7M | 78 | 18 |
| Insurance agencies | 34 | #1,669 of 2,272 | 30 | 11.1 | $1.4M | 112 | 24 |
| House cleaning | 31 | #738 of 847 | 6 | 2.2 | $4.8M | 76 | 11 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 31 | #1,532 of 1,771 | 23 | 8.5 | $1.3M | 75 | 26 |
| Pizza | 30 | #1,797 of 2,090 | 31 | 11.4 | $2.9M | 57 | 45 |
| Gas stations | 30 | #1,957 of 2,358 | 51 | 18.8 | $1.4M | 57 | 28 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 29 | #1,200 of 1,461 | 10 | 3.7 | $1.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 28 | #802 of 974 | 5 | 1.8 | $3.8M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 28 | #1,236 of 1,422 | 19 | 7.0 | $1.8M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 28 | #1,261 of 1,472 | 19 | 7.0 | $238K | 35 | 9 |
| Gyms | 26 | #1,574 of 1,792 | 19 | 7.0 | $946K | 73 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $5.8M | 346 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $7.3M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $15.4M | 123 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | Index only | 290 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $8.9M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $23.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $31.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $18M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Jefferson 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 | $26.8M | $986 | 103 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $69.7M | $2,569 | 99 |
| Food away from home | $89.5M | $3,299 | 81 |
| Groceries | $149.5M | $5,508 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $23.2M | $853 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.3M | $307 | 53 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $18M | $662 | 67 |
| Medical and dental services | $33.3M | $1,226 | 95 |
| Pets | $19.2M | $707 | 78 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $46.3M | $1,706 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $42.3M | $1,560 | 80 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $63.4M | $2,334 | 77 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $29.1M | $1,072 | 76 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $339.2M | $12,498 | 75 |
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 Jefferson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 63,597−2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 27,143
- Median age
- 44.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 408 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 158
- Median household income
- $59,055+26.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $73,707
- Median home value
- $127,800
- Jobs located here
- 19,612
- Daytime population
- 58,692Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Jefferson County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Jefferson County at 63,597 people in 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 27,143 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 26.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Jefferson County, OH spend?
Households in Jefferson County spend about $339.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $149.5M on groceries and $89.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jefferson County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 103, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (53).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Jefferson County, OH?
Of the business types scored in Jefferson County, collision repair and body shops (68), chiropractors (66) and dentists and orthodontists (61) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For collision repair and body shops, that ranks #249 of 1,327 scored counties.
How does Jefferson County, OH compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Jefferson County is $59,055, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $127,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (72% 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. 45 of the 56 business types have a score in Jefferson County, each ranked against other counties.
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