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Knox County, OH market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Knox County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 64,002
- +1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 23,491
- Median household income
- $73,878
- +27.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $239,400
- Jobs located here
- 19,622
- Highest market score
- 82
- Collision repair and body shops, #51 of 1,327 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 64,002 people live in Knox County, in 23,491 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Knox County grew 1.9%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Knox County is $73,878 a year, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 27.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Knox 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 (67).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Knox County are for collision repair and body shops (82), primary care and pediatric clinics (82) and sit-down restaurants (78). Knox County ranks #51 of 1,327 scored counties for collision repair and body shops.
Knox County is part of the Mount Vernon area. For its number of households, Knox County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for roofing and gutter companies (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Knox County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Knox 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 | 82 | #51 of 1,327 | 5 | 2.1 | $5.4M | 175 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 82 | #70 of 1,656 | 11 | 4.7 | $3M | 167 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 78 | #160 of 2,405 | 82 | 34.9 | $1.1M | 165 | 26 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 76 | #211 of 2,087 | 17 | 7.2 | $2.7M | 210 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 75 | #236 of 2,210 | 26 | 11.1 | $1.7M | 198 | 7 |
| Physical therapy | 74 | #151 of 1,422 | 9 | 3.8 | $3.6M | 152 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 71 | #239 of 2,088 | 28 | 11.9 | $719K | 109 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 69 | #390 of 2,378 | 54 | 23.0 | $498K | 112 | 18 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 69 | #421 of 2,405 | 169 | 71.9 | $530K | 143 | 88 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 68 | #424 of 2,394 | 140 | 59.6 | $234K | 154 | 34 |
| Auto repair and car care | 67 | #480 of 2,401 | 96 | 40.9 | $280K | 104 | 26 |
| Convenience stores | 66 | #550 of 2,261 | 18 | 7.7 | $7.8M | 99 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 65 | #366 of 1,769 | 17 | 7.2 | $1.3M | 154 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 64 | #295 of 1,328 | 10 | 4.3 | $2.3M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 64 | #364 of 1,356 | 9 | 3.8 | $2.5M | 135 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 63 | #505 of 2,063 | 20 | 8.5 | $4.5M | 121 | 10 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 63 | #541 of 2,385 | 86 | 36.6 | $266K | 125 | 13 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 63 | #681 of 2,402 | 47 | 20.0 | $3M | 88 | 12 |
| Car washes and detailing | 62 | #418 of 1,451 | 11 | 4.7 | $2.4M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 60 | #522 of 1,530 | 10 | 4.3 | $2.7M | 108 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 60 | #551 of 1,889 | 20 | 8.5 | $4.5M | 108 | 10 |
| Child care and preschools | 59 | #573 of 1,611 | 9 | 3.8 | $1M | 101 | 11 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 58 | #663 of 1,886 | 27 | 11.5 | $1.2M | 123 | 16 |
| Hair salons | 58 | #787 of 2,339 | 50 | 21.3 | $458K | 106 | 11 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 58 | #806 of 2,222 | 24 | 10.2 | $3.7M | 122 | 52 |
| Gas stations | 57 | #879 of 2,358 | 35 | 14.9 | $2M | 82 | 21 |
| Electricians | 56 | #438 of 1,160 | 5 | 2.1 | $12.6M | 105 | 15 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 56 | #521 of 1,302 | 10 | 4.3 | $3.3M | 105 | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 54 | #342 of 887 | 5 | 2.1 | Index only | 167 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 53 | #639 of 1,472 | 8 | 3.4 | $475K | 70 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 53 | #664 of 1,490 | 16 | 6.8 | $2M | 86 | 7 |
| Veterinarians | 53 | #664 of 1,485 | 8 | 3.4 | $2.4M | 89 | 7 |
| Insurance agencies | 51 | #1,089 of 2,272 | 30 | 12.8 | $1.4M | 110 | 16 |
| Grocery stores | 49 | #1,060 of 2,070 | 19 | 8.1 | $7.4M | 80 | 10 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,232 of 2,229 | 58 | 24.7 | Index only | 130 | 25 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 46 | #824 of 1,461 | 11 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 43 | #1,172 of 1,792 | 23 | 9.8 | $875K | 67 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 43 | #1,411 of 2,200 | 39 | 16.6 | $497K | 57 | 11 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 42 | #1,471 of 2,176 | 51 | 21.7 | Index only | 117 | 19 |
| Pizza | 41 | #1,406 of 2,090 | 26 | 11.1 | $3.4M | 68 | 52 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 37 | #1,308 of 1,707 | 19 | 8.1 | $3.3M | 70 | 24 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 36 | #1,392 of 1,771 | 27 | 11.5 | $1.1M | 63 | 28 |
| Home repair trades | 33 | #1,774 of 2,057 | 42 | 17.9 | $1.5M | 62 | 44 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 31 | #1,257 of 1,493 | 18 | 7.7 | $1.6M | 54 | 23 |
| Roofing and gutters | 30 | #1,001 of 1,177 | 18 | 7.7 | $3.5M | 41 | 5 |
| Pest control | 22 | #654 of 699 | 5 | 2.1 | $5.7M | 56 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 22 | #888 of 974 | 9 | 3.8 | $2.2M | 48 | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.7 | $7.1M | 111 | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $15.1M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $6.7M | 333 | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $10.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $32.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 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 |
Household spending in Knox 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 | $26.9M | $1,146 | 120 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $68.4M | $2,911 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $89.6M | $3,814 | 94 |
| Groceries | $140.6M | $5,984 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $22.9M | $975 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $9.2M | $390 | 67 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $20.1M | $857 | 87 |
| Medical and dental services | $32.8M | $1,395 | 108 |
| Pets | $19.4M | $826 | 91 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $45.4M | $1,932 | 94 |
| Vehicle insurance | $41.5M | $1,768 | 90 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $62.9M | $2,680 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $28.5M | $1,213 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $325.4M | $13,852 | 83 |
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 Knox County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 64,002+1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 23,491
- Median age
- 40.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 526 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 120
- Median household income
- $73,878+27.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $92,322
- Median home value
- $239,400
- Jobs located here
- 19,622
- Daytime population
- 59,569Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Knox County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Knox County at 64,002 people in 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 23,491 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 27.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Knox County, OH spend?
Households in Knox County spend about $325.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $140.6M on groceries and $89.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Knox 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 (67).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Knox County, OH?
Of the business types scored in Knox County, collision repair and body shops (82), primary care and pediatric clinics (82) and sit-down restaurants (78) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For collision repair and body shops, that ranks #51 of 1,327 scored counties.
How does Knox County, OH compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Knox County is $73,878, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $239,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for roofing and gutter companies (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (56% 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. 47 of the 56 business types have a score in Knox County, each ranked against other counties.
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