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Butler County, PA market data
How Butler County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 200,169
- +3.2% since 2020
- Households
- 80,824
- Median household income
- $89,843
- +27.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $294,200
- Jobs located here
- 88,999
- Highest market score
- 83
- Roofing and gutters, #31 of 1,177 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Butler County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Butler County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Butler County has an estimated 200,169 people and 80,824 households. Population estimates put the population change in Butler County from 2020 to 2025 at +3.2%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Butler County is $89,843, 11% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 27.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Butler County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (76).
Of the business types scored in Butler County, roofing and gutter companies (83), convenience stores (83) and property management companies (82) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For roofing and gutter companies, that ranks #31 of 1,177 scored counties.
Butler County is part of the Pittsburgh metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for physical therapy clinics (94% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for barbershops (55% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Butler County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Butler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing and gutters | 83 | #31 of 1,177 | 16 | 2.0 | $16.8M | 199 | 11 |
| Convenience stores | 83 | #122 of 2,261 | 69 | 8.5 | $8.2M | 104 | 7 |
| Property management | 82 | #18 of 910 | 12 | 1.5 | Index only | 229 | 21 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 80 | #189 of 2,402 | 157 | 19.4 | $3.6M | 106 | 36 |
| Dry cleaners | 78 | #25 of 507 | 9 | 1.1 | $21.5M | 137 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 78 | #163 of 2,222 | 78 | 9.7 | $4.4M | 144 | 132 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 77 | #197 of 2,405 | 344 | 42.6 | $993K | 150 | 114 |
| Grocery stores | 76 | #275 of 2,070 | 51 | 6.3 | $11.1M | 119 | 29 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 75 | #242 of 2,087 | 92 | 11.4 | $2.1M | 166 | 37 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 74 | #114 of 2,176 | 156 | 19.3 | Index only | 179 | 37 |
| Barbershops | 74 | #143 of 1,356 | 19 | 2.4 | $4.5M | 240 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 74 | #269 of 2,405 | 674 | 83.4 | $507K | 137 | 303 |
| Pest control | 71 | #82 of 699 | 7 | 0.9 | $15.6M | 153 | 7 |
| House cleaning | 71 | #94 of 847 | 9 | 1.1 | $12.2M | 190 | 38 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 71 | #353 of 2,210 | 143 | 17.7 | $1.4M | 154 | 45 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 70 | #125 of 887 | 27 | 3.3 | Index only | 145 | 11 |
| Laundromats | 70 | #158 of 785 | 15 | 1.9 | $12.9M | 103 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 70 | #207 of 1,707 | 48 | 5.9 | $5.6M | 118 | 71 |
| Child care and preschools | 70 | #258 of 1,611 | 42 | 5.2 | $1.2M | 123 | 49 |
| Home repair trades | 69 | #240 of 2,057 | 90 | 11.1 | $3M | 123 | 140 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 68 | #345 of 2,063 | 57 | 7.1 | $6M | 162 | 55 |
| Spas and skin care | 67 | #302 of 1,769 | 60 | 7.4 | $1.4M | 163 | 19 |
| Real estate | 67 | #314 of 2,229 | 200 | 24.7 | Index only | 176 | 92 |
| Pizza | 66 | #463 of 2,090 | 76 | 9.4 | $4.5M | 88 | 132 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 61 | #194 of 777 | 15 | 1.9 | $5.5M | 135 | 30 |
| Home inspectors | 60 | #118 of 415 | 5 | 0.6 | Index only | 116 | 7 |
| Electricians | 60 | #368 of 1,160 | 26 | 3.2 | $10.3M | 86 | 58 |
| Gyms | 60 | #528 of 1,792 | 62 | 7.7 | $1.3M | 102 | 30 |
| Tire shops | 60 | #528 of 1,530 | 32 | 4.0 | $2.4M | 96 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 58 | #832 of 2,358 | 73 | 9.0 | $2.4M | 101 | 70 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 56 | #773 of 2,088 | 118 | 14.6 | $698K | 106 | 61 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 55 | #519 of 1,334 | 41 | 5.1 | $2M | 100 | 31 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 55 | #887 of 2,385 | 306 | 37.9 | $281K | 132 | 137 |
| Hair salons | 55 | #913 of 2,339 | 176 | 21.8 | $488K | 113 | 73 |
| Funeral homes | 52 | #665 of 1,472 | 29 | 3.6 | $438K | 64 | 18 |
| Nail salons | 51 | #665 of 1,328 | 46 | 5.7 | $1.9M | 112 | 37 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 51 | #904 of 1,889 | 85 | 10.5 | $4M | 97 | 60 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 50 | #866 of 1,771 | 74 | 9.2 | $1.5M | 88 | 136 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 46 | #287 of 479 | 7 | 0.9 | $11M | 80 | 7 |
| Car washes and detailing | 43 | #922 of 1,451 | 47 | 5.8 | $1.6M | 65 | 12 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 43 | #925 of 1,493 | 58 | 7.2 | $1.9M | 64 | 91 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 42 | #872 of 1,302 | 42 | 5.2 | $2.4M | 78 | 18 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 42 | #1,228 of 1,886 | 100 | 12.4 | $1M | 104 | 79 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 40 | #899 of 1,327 | 29 | 3.6 | $2.7M | 86 | 32 |
| Auto repair shops | 40 | #1,665 of 2,378 | 198 | 24.5 | $389K | 87 | 104 |
| Auto repair and car care | 39 | #1,713 of 2,401 | 338 | 41.8 | $228K | 85 | 140 |
| Insurance agencies | 36 | #1,615 of 2,272 | 125 | 15.5 | $1.1M | 88 | 83 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 34 | #1,108 of 1,461 | 43 | 5.3 | $1.3M | 51 | 17 |
| Physical therapy | 34 | #1,139 of 1,422 | 85 | 10.5 | $1.2M | 50 | 36 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 34 | #1,309 of 1,656 | 100 | 12.4 | $1M | 57 | 157 |
| Veterinarians | 32 | #1,170 of 1,485 | 37 | 4.6 | $1.5M | 55 | 26 |
| Chiropractors | 31 | #1,257 of 1,490 | 83 | 10.3 | $1.2M | 51 | 43 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 31 | #2,069 of 2,394 | 919 | 113.7 | $111K | 73 | 337 |
| Pet businesses | 29 | #1,901 of 2,200 | 113 | 14.0 | $494K | 56 | 52 |
| Pet stores | 25 | #855 of 974 | 25 | 3.1 | $2.2M | 49 | 9 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.4 | $34M | 139 | 4 |
Household spending in Butler 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 | $77M | $953 | 99 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $175.6M | $2,172 | 84 |
| Food away from home | $341.8M | $4,228 | 104 |
| Groceries | $565.3M | $6,994 | 111 |
| Personal care products and services | $85.9M | $1,063 | 106 |
| Child care and other personal services | $52M | $643 | 111 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $82.4M | $1,020 | 104 |
| Medical and dental services | $102M | $1,262 | 98 |
| Pets | $55.8M | $691 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $193.8M | $2,398 | 117 |
| Vehicle insurance | $137.5M | $1,701 | 87 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $268.7M | $3,325 | 110 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $109.5M | $1,354 | 96 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.5B | $18,877 | 113 |
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 Butler County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 200,169+3.2% since 2020
- Households
- 80,824
- Median age
- 44.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 790 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 250
- Median household income
- $89,843+27.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $116,941
- Median home value
- $294,200
- Jobs located here
- 88,999
- Daytime population
- 196,520Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Butler County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Butler County at 200,169 people in 2025, up 3.2% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 80,824 households. Median household income rose 27.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Butler County, PA spend?
Households in Butler County spend about $1.5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $565.3M on groceries and $341.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Butler County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (76).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Butler County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Butler County are for roofing and gutter companies (83), convenience stores (83) and property management companies (82). Butler County ranks #31 of 1,177 scored counties for roofing and gutter companies.
How does Butler County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Butler County is $89,843 a year, 11% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $294,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Butler County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for physical therapy clinics (94% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for barbershops (55% 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. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in Butler County, each ranked against other counties.
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