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Armstrong County, PA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Armstrong County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 63,698
- −2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 28,035
- Median household income
- $65,008
- +26.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $157,300
- Jobs located here
- 16,144
- Highest market score
- 72
- Real estate, #151 of 2,229 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 63,698 people live in Armstrong County, in 28,035 households. Population estimates show Armstrong County declined 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Armstrong County is $65,008 a year, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 26.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Armstrong County spend the most on groceries (an index of 99, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (61).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Armstrong County are for real estate businesses (72), real estate agents and brokers (71) and convenience stores (69). Armstrong County ranks #151 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
Armstrong County is part of the Pittsburgh metro area. For its number of households, Armstrong County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.9 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (82% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Armstrong County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Armstrong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 72 | #151 of 2,229 | 19 | 6.8 | Index only | 558 | 18 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 71 | #166 of 2,176 | 15 | 5.4 | Index only | 562 | 13 |
| Convenience stores | 69 | #456 of 2,261 | 18 | 6.4 | $9.8M | 124 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 67 | #442 of 2,210 | 23 | 8.2 | $2.4M | 275 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 67 | #447 of 2,087 | 15 | 5.4 | $3.7M | 292 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 65 | #538 of 2,222 | 21 | 7.5 | $4.6M | 152 | 32 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 61 | #755 of 2,402 | 50 | 17.8 | $3.5M | 104 | 16 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 59 | #393 of 1,334 | 8 | 2.9 | $2.5M | 122 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 59 | #601 of 1,886 | 18 | 6.4 | $1.7M | 170 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 59 | #706 of 2,070 | 16 | 5.7 | $11M | 118 | 11 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 58 | #471 of 1,327 | 5 | 1.8 | $5M | 161 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 58 | #673 of 2,088 | 25 | 8.9 | $788K | 119 | 6 |
| Gyms | 57 | #648 of 1,792 | 15 | 5.4 | $1.3M | 101 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 57 | #716 of 2,063 | 17 | 6.1 | $5.7M | 154 | 11 |
| Spas and skin care | 56 | #639 of 1,769 | 13 | 4.6 | $1.9M | 219 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 55 | #598 of 1,485 | 5 | 1.8 | $3.1M | 114 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 55 | #948 of 2,405 | 215 | 76.7 | $452K | 122 | 86 |
| Home repair trades | 54 | #825 of 2,057 | 28 | 10.0 | $2.8M | 115 | 43 |
| Physical therapy | 52 | #664 of 1,422 | 11 | 3.9 | $2.7M | 114 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 50 | #1,156 of 2,405 | 116 | 41.4 | $838K | 126 | 43 |
| Gas stations | 48 | #1,253 of 2,358 | 25 | 8.9 | $2.4M | 99 | 22 |
| Car washes and detailing | 47 | #793 of 1,451 | 8 | 2.9 | $3.1M | 123 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 46 | #1,378 of 2,385 | 75 | 26.8 | $333K | 156 | 30 |
| Pizza | 45 | #1,238 of 2,090 | 27 | 9.6 | $3.6M | 71 | 32 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 42 | #1,211 of 1,889 | 22 | 7.8 | $4.4M | 107 | 14 |
| House cleaning | 41 | #583 of 847 | 6 | 2.1 | $5.3M | 83 | 6 |
| Nail salons | 40 | #945 of 1,328 | 13 | 4.6 | $1.9M | 115 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 40 | #1,627 of 2,339 | 45 | 16.1 | $554K | 129 | 27 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 39 | #924 of 1,302 | 8 | 2.9 | $3.8M | 120 | 7 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 38 | #1,274 of 1,707 | 21 | 7.5 | $3.7M | 78 | 25 |
| Pet businesses | 37 | #1,637 of 2,200 | 27 | 9.6 | $576K | 66 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 37 | #1,798 of 2,394 | 154 | 54.9 | $195K | 128 | 69 |
| Child care and preschools | 36 | #1,176 of 1,611 | 15 | 5.4 | $815K | 81 | 20 |
| Insurance agencies | 35 | #1,639 of 2,272 | 37 | 13.2 | $1.3M | 101 | 22 |
| Auto repair and car care | 35 | #1,830 of 2,401 | 98 | 35.0 | $253K | 94 | 41 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 34 | #1,103 of 1,461 | 11 | 3.9 | $1.4M | 56 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 34 | #1,128 of 1,472 | 17 | 6.1 | $288K | 42 | 8 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 33 | #1,324 of 1,656 | 21 | 7.5 | $1.4M | 80 | 33 |
| Laundromats | 32 | #594 of 785 | 6 | 2.1 | $9.3M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 32 | #1,197 of 1,530 | 12 | 4.3 | $2.1M | 83 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 30 | #1,577 of 1,771 | 28 | 10.0 | $1.1M | 68 | 26 |
| Auto repair shops | 27 | #2,106 of 2,378 | 66 | 23.5 | $376K | 85 | 33 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 25 | #1,379 of 1,493 | 21 | 7.5 | $1.5M | 52 | 20 |
| Chiropractors | 23 | #1,389 of 1,490 | 17 | 6.1 | $1.8M | 74 | 12 |
| Pet stores | 10 | #954 of 974 | 6 | 2.1 | $2.6M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.4 | $6.2M | 331 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.4 | $19.5M | 163 | 13 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.4 | $6.2M | 45 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $26M | 308 | 5 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $9.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $32M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | 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 Armstrong 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 | $24.8M | $886 | 92 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $59.3M | $2,116 | 82 |
| Food away from home | $97.2M | $3,469 | 85 |
| Groceries | $175.9M | $6,273 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $24.9M | $890 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $12.2M | $436 | 75 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $19.7M | $702 | 71 |
| Medical and dental services | $30.1M | $1,073 | 83 |
| Pets | $15.6M | $555 | 61 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $55.7M | $1,986 | 97 |
| Vehicle insurance | $46.9M | $1,674 | 86 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $78.1M | $2,785 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $32M | $1,142 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $459.5M | $16,390 | 98 |
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 Armstrong County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 63,698−2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 28,035
- Median age
- 46.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 653 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 99
- Median household income
- $65,008+26.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $83,098
- Median home value
- $157,300
- Jobs located here
- 16,144
- Daytime population
- 50,841Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Armstrong County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Armstrong County at 63,698 people in 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 28,035 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 26.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Armstrong County, PA spend?
Households in Armstrong County spend about $459.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $175.9M on groceries and $97.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Armstrong County runs highest on groceries (an index of 99, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (61).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Armstrong County, PA?
Of the business types scored in Armstrong County, real estate businesses (72), real estate agents and brokers (71) and convenience stores (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #151 of 2,229 scored counties.
How does Armstrong County, PA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Armstrong County is $65,008, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $157,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.9 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (82% 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 Armstrong County, each ranked against other counties.
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