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Lawrence County, OH market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Lawrence County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 55,710
- −4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 22,650
- Median household income
- $58,325
- +29.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $144,000
- Jobs located here
- 13,066
- Highest market score
- 67
- Chiropractors, #273 of 1,490 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 55,710 people live in Lawrence County, in 22,650 households. Population estimates show Lawrence County declined 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Lawrence County is $58,325 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Lawrence County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 104, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (55).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lawrence County are for chiropractors (67), sit-down restaurants (65) and clothing and shoe stores (65). Lawrence County ranks #273 of 1,490 scored counties for chiropractors.
Lawrence County is part of the Huntington-Ashland metro area. For its number of households, Lawrence County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (27% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (76% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lawrence County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lawrence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractors | 67 | #273 of 1,490 | 6 | 2.6 | $4.7M | 195 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 65 | #511 of 2,405 | 53 | 23.4 | $1.4M | 214 | 14 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 65 | #512 of 2,087 | 12 | 5.3 | $3.3M | 257 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 65 | #513 of 2,210 | 18 | 7.9 | $2.2M | 247 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 63 | #624 of 2,405 | 107 | 47.2 | $702K | 189 | 61 |
| Tire shops | 62 | #463 of 1,530 | 6 | 2.6 | $3.8M | 151 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 60 | #452 of 1,451 | 5 | 2.2 | $4.5M | 180 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 60 | #634 of 2,385 | 56 | 24.7 | $347K | 163 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #670 of 2,339 | 34 | 15.0 | $572K | 133 | 5 |
| Real estate | 58 | #643 of 2,229 | 21 | 9.3 | Index only | 314 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 57 | #678 of 1,886 | 19 | 8.4 | $1.5M | 150 | 11 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 57 | #855 of 2,394 | 93 | 41.1 | $301K | 198 | 39 |
| Auto repair and car care | 57 | #872 of 2,401 | 74 | 32.7 | $306K | 114 | 23 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 56 | #503 of 1,302 | 6 | 2.6 | $4.7M | 149 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 56 | #645 of 1,769 | 13 | 5.7 | $1.5M | 171 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 55 | #667 of 1,707 | 9 | 4.0 | $6M | 126 | 10 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 55 | #670 of 1,771 | 8 | 3.5 | $3.1M | 183 | 20 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 55 | #685 of 1,656 | 15 | 6.6 | $1.9M | 105 | 13 |
| Auto repair shops | 52 | #1,105 of 2,378 | 49 | 21.6 | $462K | 104 | 16 |
| Pet businesses | 51 | #1,039 of 2,200 | 21 | 9.3 | $771K | 88 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 50 | #910 of 1,889 | 10 | 4.4 | $7.5M | 181 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 49 | #1,079 of 2,088 | 18 | 7.9 | $860K | 130 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 48 | #757 of 1,422 | 10 | 4.4 | $2.8M | 117 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 48 | #1,111 of 2,057 | 21 | 9.3 | $2.6M | 106 | 21 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 48 | #1,272 of 2,402 | 32 | 14.1 | $3.9M | 115 | 15 |
| Barbershops | 47 | #765 of 1,356 | 7 | 3.1 | $2.8M | 147 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 45 | #1,083 of 1,792 | 11 | 4.9 | $1.4M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,304 of 2,176 | 17 | 7.5 | Index only | 308 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 43 | #1,247 of 2,070 | 14 | 6.2 | $8.9M | 96 | 8 |
| Convenience stores | 43 | #1,356 of 2,261 | 17 | 7.5 | $7.3M | 93 | 7 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 42 | #880 of 1,334 | 7 | 3.1 | $2.2M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 41 | #875 of 1,327 | 9 | 4.0 | $2.5M | 82 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | 40 | #975 of 1,472 | 8 | 3.5 | $427K | 63 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 39 | #1,623 of 2,358 | 31 | 13.7 | $1.9M | 80 | 22 |
| Child care and preschools | 38 | #1,145 of 1,611 | 10 | 4.4 | $721K | 72 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 38 | #1,556 of 2,222 | 24 | 10.6 | $3.1M | 103 | 45 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 31 | #1,158 of 1,461 | 8 | 3.5 | $2M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 29 | #1,823 of 2,272 | 28 | 12.4 | $1.3M | 101 | 20 |
| Pizza | 25 | #1,906 of 2,090 | 23 | 10.2 | $3.3M | 64 | 45 |
| Roofing and gutters | 21 | #1,108 of 1,177 | 10 | 4.4 | $5.4M | 64 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $18.8M | 507 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $6.1M | 96 | 7 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $5.7M | 41 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $4.1M | 149 | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | Index only | 244 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $5.4M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $27M | Too few | 6 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $12.3M | Too few | 13 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $19.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $9.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $12.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $28M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 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 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Lawrence 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 | $22.7M | $1,000 | 104 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $58.8M | $2,596 | 100 |
| Food away from home | $75.1M | $3,316 | 81 |
| Groceries | $124.8M | $5,511 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $19.4M | $858 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $7.2M | $318 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $15.5M | $683 | 69 |
| Medical and dental services | $28M | $1,237 | 96 |
| Pets | $16.2M | $715 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $39.1M | $1,728 | 84 |
| Vehicle insurance | $35.6M | $1,573 | 80 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $54M | $2,386 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $24.6M | $1,084 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $285.5M | $12,605 | 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 Lawrence County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 55,710−4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 22,650
- Median age
- 42.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 453 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 125
- Median household income
- $58,325+29.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $74,970
- Median home value
- $144,000
- Jobs located here
- 13,066
- Daytime population
- 45,023Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lawrence County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Lawrence County at 55,710 people in 2025, down 4.2% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 22,650 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Lawrence County, OH spend?
Households in Lawrence County spend about $285.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $124.8M on groceries and $75.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lawrence County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 104, 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 Lawrence County, OH?
Of the business types scored in Lawrence County, chiropractors (67), sit-down restaurants (65) and clothing and shoe stores (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For chiropractors, that ranks #273 of 1,490 scored counties.
How does Lawrence County, OH compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Lawrence County is $58,325, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $144,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (27% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (76% 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 Lawrence County, each ranked against other counties.
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