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Van Wert County, OH market data
How Van Wert County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 29,013
- +0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 11,549
- Median household income
- $67,917
- +25.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $152,000
- Jobs located here
- 11,293
- Highest market score
- 81
- Auto repair shops, #97 of 2,378 scored counties
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What this means
Van Wert County has an estimated 29,013 people and 11,549 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Van Wert County grew 0.3%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Van Wert County is $67,917, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 25.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Van Wert 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 (56).
Of the business types scored in Van Wert County, auto repair shops (81); auto repair and car care businesses (73); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair shops, that ranks #97 of 2,378 scored counties.
Van Wert County is part of the Van Wert area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (41% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (77% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Van Wert County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Van Wert 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair shops | 81 | #97 of 2,378 | 17 | 14.7 | $778K | 175 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 73 | #274 of 2,401 | 38 | 32.9 | $348K | 130 | 12 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 69 | #398 of 2,210 | 12 | 10.4 | $1.7M | 196 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 67 | #291 of 1,769 | 5 | 4.3 | $2.1M | 242 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 65 | #520 of 2,087 | 10 | 8.7 | $2.1M | 163 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 61 | #555 of 2,063 | 6 | 5.2 | $6.8M | 184 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 61 | #748 of 2,402 | 17 | 14.7 | $3.9M | 116 | 7 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 60 | #537 of 2,176 | 7 | 6.1 | Index only | 399 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 59 | #590 of 2,229 | 10 | 8.7 | Index only | 352 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 57 | #720 of 2,088 | 11 | 9.5 | $761K | 115 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 56 | #827 of 2,385 | 35 | 30.3 | $303K | 142 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 56 | #895 of 2,405 | 49 | 42.4 | $835K | 126 | 18 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 56 | #905 of 2,405 | 88 | 76.2 | $465K | 125 | 46 |
| Gyms | 54 | #749 of 1,792 | 5 | 4.3 | $1.7M | 129 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 54 | #982 of 2,261 | 10 | 8.7 | $6.7M | 85 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 51 | #816 of 1,656 | 10 | 8.7 | $1.5M | 85 | 11 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 51 | #894 of 1,886 | 12 | 10.4 | $1.3M | 128 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 50 | #1,164 of 2,358 | 17 | 14.7 | $2M | 84 | 14 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 48 | #1,287 of 2,394 | 84 | 72.7 | $180K | 118 | 28 |
| Chiropractors | 47 | #826 of 1,490 | 6 | 5.2 | $2.5M | 105 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 47 | #967 of 1,771 | 9 | 7.8 | $1.5M | 87 | 8 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 45 | #1,117 of 1,889 | 10 | 8.7 | $4.1M | 99 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 45 | #1,290 of 2,057 | 15 | 13.0 | $1.9M | 80 | 11 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 45 | #1,336 of 2,222 | 15 | 13.0 | $2.7M | 89 | 22 |
| Funeral homes | 39 | #1,001 of 1,472 | 5 | 4.3 | $356K | 53 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 39 | #1,560 of 2,200 | 14 | 12.1 | $629K | 72 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 39 | #1,687 of 2,339 | 27 | 23.4 | $392K | 91 | 7 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 37 | #1,310 of 1,707 | 9 | 7.8 | $3.2M | 68 | 8 |
| Pizza | 36 | #1,602 of 2,090 | 13 | 11.3 | $3.1M | 62 | 22 |
| Insurance agencies | 36 | #1,610 of 2,272 | 18 | 15.6 | $1.2M | 92 | 11 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 35 | #1,035 of 1,334 | 5 | 4.3 | $1.7M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 34 | #1,116 of 1,451 | 7 | 6.1 | $1.9M | 75 | 5 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 20 | #1,359 of 1,461 | 8 | 6.9 | $1.1M | 43 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 20 | #1,481 of 1,611 | 7 | 6.1 | $535K | 53 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $16.7M | 180 | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $3.3M | 52 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $3.3M | 113 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $3.8M | 158 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $4.4M | 143 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $9.7M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $9.7M | 115 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $2.9M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $7.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $10.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $13.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $8.4M | Too few | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Van Wert 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 | $13.2M | $1,145 | 120 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $34.2M | $2,957 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $40.9M | $3,543 | 87 |
| Groceries | $66.9M | $5,789 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $10.6M | $917 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.7M | $324 | 56 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.4M | $725 | 74 |
| Medical and dental services | $15.1M | $1,311 | 102 |
| Pets | $8.8M | $762 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $20.7M | $1,796 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $20.9M | $1,806 | 92 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $29.1M | $2,518 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $13.2M | $1,142 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $152.3M | $13,186 | 79 |
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 Van Wert County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 29,013+0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 11,549
- Median age
- 41.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 82%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 409 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 70
- Median household income
- $67,917+25.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $82,591
- Median home value
- $152,000
- Jobs located here
- 11,293
- Daytime population
- 25,207Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Van Wert County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Van Wert County at 29,013 people in 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 11,549 households. Median household income rose 25.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Van Wert County, OH spend?
Households in Van Wert County spend about $152.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $66.9M on groceries and $40.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Van Wert 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 (56).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Van Wert County, OH?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Van Wert County are for auto repair shops (81); auto repair and car care businesses (73); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (69). Van Wert County ranks #97 of 2,378 scored counties for auto repair shops.
How does Van Wert County, OH compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Van Wert County is $67,917 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $152,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Van Wert County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (41% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (77% 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. 34 of the 56 business types have a score in Van Wert County, each ranked against other counties.
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