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McKean County, PA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in McKean County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 38,984
- −3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 16,369
- Median household income
- $62,905
- +29.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $104,500
- Jobs located here
- 13,613
- Highest market score
- 68
- Home repair trades, #252 of 2,057 scored counties
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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
An estimated 38,984 people live in McKean County, in 16,369 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of McKean County declined 3.5%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in McKean County is $62,905 a year, 22% 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 McKean County spend the most on groceries (an index of 98, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on pets (59).
The highest Groundwork market scores in McKean County are for home repair companies (68), real estate businesses (68) and real estate agents and brokers (67). McKean County ranks #252 of 2,057 scored counties for home repair companies.
McKean County is part of the Bradford area. For its number of households, McKean County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (81% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in McKean County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares McKean 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home repair trades | 68 | #252 of 2,057 | 10 | 6.1 | $4.5M | 184 | 18 |
| Real estate | 68 | #257 of 2,229 | 12 | 7.3 | Index only | 507 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 67 | #291 of 2,176 | 12 | 7.3 | Index only | 403 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 63 | #451 of 1,886 | 7 | 4.3 | $2.4M | 248 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 61 | #629 of 2,087 | 12 | 7.3 | $2.6M | 208 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 60 | #477 of 1,707 | 6 | 3.7 | $7.5M | 157 | 13 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 55 | #900 of 2,210 | 22 | 13.4 | $1.4M | 164 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 54 | #853 of 2,088 | 15 | 9.2 | $728K | 110 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 54 | #970 of 2,222 | 12 | 7.3 | $4.6M | 150 | 28 |
| Gyms | 53 | #793 of 1,792 | 8 | 4.9 | $1.4M | 105 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 49 | #1,248 of 2,402 | 37 | 22.6 | $2.7M | 81 | 10 |
| Spas and skin care | 47 | #978 of 1,769 | 9 | 5.5 | $1.6M | 180 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 45 | #1,395 of 2,405 | 67 | 40.9 | $821K | 124 | 27 |
| Convenience stores | 43 | #1,368 of 2,261 | 19 | 11.6 | $5.3M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 36 | #992 of 1,356 | 7 | 4.3 | $2M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 35 | #1,817 of 2,405 | 153 | 93.5 | $359K | 97 | 64 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 35 | #1,932 of 2,385 | 53 | 32.4 | $268K | 126 | 21 |
| Grocery stores | 33 | #1,568 of 2,070 | 15 | 9.2 | $6.7M | 73 | 10 |
| Pizza | 33 | #1,698 of 2,090 | 16 | 9.8 | $3.4M | 68 | 28 |
| Gas stations | 33 | #1,848 of 2,358 | 12 | 7.3 | $2.5M | 106 | 27 |
| Car washes and detailing | 32 | #1,154 of 1,451 | 5 | 3.1 | $2.5M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 32 | #1,347 of 1,656 | 14 | 8.6 | $1.2M | 68 | 15 |
| Tire shops | 31 | #1,215 of 1,530 | 5 | 3.1 | $2.5M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 29 | #1,288 of 1,490 | 8 | 4.9 | $2.1M | 89 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 29 | #2,043 of 2,339 | 33 | 20.2 | $430K | 100 | 14 |
| Child care and preschools | 28 | #1,371 of 1,611 | 10 | 6.1 | $675K | 67 | 12 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 28 | #1,671 of 1,889 | 16 | 9.8 | $3.4M | 83 | 9 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 27 | #2,173 of 2,394 | 128 | 78.2 | $133K | 87 | 37 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 25 | #1,194 of 1,327 | 9 | 5.5 | $1.4M | 46 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | 25 | #1,274 of 1,422 | 10 | 6.1 | $1.7M | 71 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | 25 | #1,325 of 1,472 | 11 | 6.7 | $227K | 33 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 25 | #1,879 of 2,063 | 20 | 12.2 | $2.7M | 74 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 25 | #2,017 of 2,200 | 22 | 13.4 | $400K | 45 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 24 | #2,196 of 2,401 | 71 | 43.4 | $179K | 67 | 19 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 22 | #1,225 of 1,334 | 7 | 4.3 | $1.6M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 20 | #2,076 of 2,272 | 28 | 17.1 | $860K | 68 | 14 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 18 | #1,219 of 1,302 | 8 | 4.9 | $2.1M | 68 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 17 | #2,308 of 2,378 | 46 | 28.1 | $276K | 62 | 17 |
| Veterinarians | 16 | #1,419 of 1,485 | 7 | 4.3 | $1.3M | 46 | 5 |
| Pet stores | 2 | #974 of 974 | 6 | 3.7 | $1.5M | 32 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $3.5M | 212 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $2.2M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $14.9M | 124 | 5 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $15.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $15.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $18.3M | Too few | 12 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $18.3M | Too few | 15 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $12.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $44.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | 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 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in McKean 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 | $12.7M | $776 | 81 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $30.4M | $1,856 | 72 |
| Food away from home | $55M | $3,359 | 83 |
| Groceries | $101.1M | $6,177 | 98 |
| Personal care products and services | $14.2M | $867 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.7M | $412 | 71 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.9M | $667 | 68 |
| Medical and dental services | $17.1M | $1,043 | 81 |
| Pets | $8.8M | $537 | 59 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $31.7M | $1,936 | 94 |
| Vehicle insurance | $24.1M | $1,471 | 75 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $44.8M | $2,737 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $18.3M | $1,118 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $263.7M | $16,110 | 97 |
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 McKean County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 38,984−3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 16,369
- Median age
- 44.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 980 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 41
- Median household income
- $62,905+29.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,484
- Median home value
- $104,500
- Jobs located here
- 13,613
- Daytime population
- 37,207Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is McKean County, PA growing?
Population estimates put McKean County at 38,984 people in 2025, down 3.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 16,369 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in McKean County, PA spend?
Households in McKean County spend about $263.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $101.1M on groceries and $55M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in McKean County runs highest on groceries (an index of 98, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in McKean County, PA?
Of the business types scored in McKean County, home repair companies (68), real estate businesses (68) and real estate agents and brokers (67) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #252 of 2,057 scored counties.
How does McKean County, PA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in McKean County is $62,905, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $104,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (81% 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 McKean County, each ranked against other counties.
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