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Scioto County, OH market data
How Scioto County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 71,365
- −3.4% since 2020
- Households
- 28,864
- Median household income
- $50,609
- +22.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $137,900
- Jobs located here
- 24,365
- Highest market score
- 65
- Tire shops, #387 of 1,530 scored counties
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What this means
Scioto County has an estimated 71,365 people and 28,864 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Scioto County declined 3.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Scioto County is $50,609, 37% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 22.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Scioto County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 108, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (52).
Of the business types scored in Scioto County, tire shops (65), chiropractors (64) and dentists and orthodontists (59) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For tire shops, that ranks #387 of 1,530 scored counties.
Scioto County is part of the Portsmouth area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (70% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Scioto County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Scioto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire shops | 65 | #387 of 1,530 | 7 | 2.4 | $4.3M | 170 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 64 | #342 of 1,490 | 8 | 2.8 | $4.3M | 180 | 5 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 59 | #599 of 1,886 | 20 | 6.9 | $1.7M | 175 | 15 |
| Auto repair shops | 59 | #753 of 2,378 | 48 | 16.6 | $621K | 140 | 27 |
| Car washes and detailing | 56 | #570 of 1,451 | 12 | 4.2 | $2.5M | 99 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 56 | #920 of 2,401 | 97 | 33.6 | $307K | 114 | 36 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 55 | #567 of 1,493 | 7 | 2.4 | $4.3M | 147 | 14 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 55 | #772 of 2,176 | 27 | 9.4 | Index only | 238 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 55 | #792 of 2,063 | 9 | 3.1 | $10.2M | 276 | 13 |
| Nail salons | 53 | #577 of 1,328 | 6 | 2.1 | $4M | 237 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 53 | #989 of 2,210 | 32 | 11.1 | $1.5M | 172 | 11 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 53 | #1,016 of 2,405 | 95 | 32.9 | $970K | 146 | 38 |
| Electricians | 52 | #530 of 1,160 | 5 | 1.7 | $12.9M | 108 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | 52 | #923 of 2,070 | 12 | 4.2 | $12.9M | 139 | 10 |
| Real estate | 52 | #957 of 2,229 | 33 | 11.4 | Index only | 245 | 16 |
| Pet businesses | 52 | #989 of 2,200 | 24 | 8.3 | $823K | 94 | 7 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 50 | #1,034 of 2,087 | 25 | 8.7 | $1.9M | 152 | 11 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 50 | #1,049 of 2,088 | 28 | 9.7 | $658K | 99 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | 48 | #769 of 1,422 | 15 | 5.2 | $2.3M | 95 | 7 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 48 | #980 of 1,889 | 16 | 5.5 | $5.8M | 139 | 13 |
| Insurance agencies | 48 | #1,171 of 2,272 | 29 | 10.0 | $1.6M | 130 | 15 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 48 | #1,253 of 2,405 | 181 | 62.7 | $509K | 137 | 111 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,340 of 2,385 | 99 | 34.3 | $240K | 113 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 46 | #1,216 of 2,057 | 25 | 8.7 | $2.6M | 107 | 30 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #1,041 of 1,771 | 17 | 5.9 | $1.8M | 105 | 25 |
| House cleaning | 44 | #528 of 847 | 5 | 1.7 | $6M | 94 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 44 | #801 of 1,327 | 12 | 4.2 | $2.5M | 81 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 44 | #1,077 of 1,769 | 16 | 5.5 | $1.5M | 169 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 43 | #870 of 1,356 | 9 | 3.1 | $2.6M | 140 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 41 | #884 of 1,302 | 9 | 3.1 | $3.8M | 122 | 8 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 40 | #1,140 of 1,656 | 17 | 5.9 | $2M | 114 | 48 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 40 | #1,584 of 2,402 | 52 | 18.0 | $3M | 88 | 17 |
| Child care and preschools | 39 | #1,120 of 1,611 | 10 | 3.5 | $880K | 88 | 13 |
| Hair salons | 39 | #1,700 of 2,339 | 68 | 23.6 | $349K | 81 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 38 | #1,748 of 2,394 | 170 | 58.9 | $202K | 133 | 83 |
| Gyms | 37 | #1,329 of 1,792 | 22 | 7.6 | $837K | 64 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 35 | #1,081 of 1,461 | 13 | 4.5 | $1.5M | 60 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 35 | #1,641 of 2,261 | 30 | 10.4 | $5.2M | 65 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 34 | #1,823 of 2,358 | 48 | 16.6 | $1.6M | 68 | 31 |
| Pet stores | 28 | #801 of 974 | 5 | 1.7 | $4M | 87 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 28 | #1,520 of 1,707 | 19 | 6.6 | $3.4M | 72 | 21 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 28 | #1,889 of 2,222 | 36 | 12.5 | $2.6M | 84 | 59 |
| Funeral homes | 24 | #1,335 of 1,472 | 16 | 5.5 | $270K | 40 | 9 |
| Pizza | 20 | #2,002 of 2,090 | 31 | 10.7 | $3M | 58 | 59 |
| Pest control | 17 | #674 of 699 | 5 | 1.7 | $6M | 59 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.4 | $4.6M | 228 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $16.1M | 129 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | Index only | 210 | 5 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $6.6M | 242 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $24.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $14.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $17.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $9.2M | Too few | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $64.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Scioto 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 | $29.8M | $1,033 | 108 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $78.1M | $2,705 | 104 |
| Food away from home | $92.1M | $3,193 | 78 |
| Groceries | $154.7M | $5,361 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $23.7M | $822 | 82 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.8M | $305 | 52 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $18.4M | $638 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $34.4M | $1,191 | 92 |
| Pets | $19.8M | $685 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $48.3M | $1,674 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $47.2M | $1,635 | 84 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $64.7M | $2,243 | 74 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $30M | $1,041 | 74 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $350.7M | $12,152 | 73 |
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 Scioto County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 71,365−3.4% since 2020
- Households
- 28,864
- Median age
- 41.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 610 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 119
- Median household income
- $50,609+22.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $70,152
- Median home value
- $137,900
- Jobs located here
- 24,365
- Daytime population
- 67,429Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Scioto County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Scioto County at 71,365 people in 2025, down 3.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 28,864 households. Median household income rose 22.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Scioto County, OH spend?
Households in Scioto County spend about $350.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $154.7M on groceries and $92.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Scioto County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 108, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (52).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Scioto County, OH?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Scioto County are for tire shops (65), chiropractors (64) and dentists and orthodontists (59). Scioto County ranks #387 of 1,530 scored counties for tire shops.
How does Scioto County, OH compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Scioto County is $50,609 a year, 37% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $137,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Scioto County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (70% 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 Scioto County, each ranked against other counties.
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