County profile · Indiana
Adams County, IN market data
How Adams County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 36,650
- +2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 12,401
- Median household income
- $65,289
- +24.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $178,400
- Jobs located here
- 13,315
- Highest market score
- 77
- Dentists and orthodontists, #111 of 1,886 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Adams County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Adams County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Adams County has an estimated 36,650 people and 12,401 households. Population estimates put the population change in Adams County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.2%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Adams County is $65,289, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 24.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Adams County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 106, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (57).
Of the business types scored in Adams County, dentists and orthodontists (77), medical and dental practices (70) and fast food and sandwich shops (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For dentists and orthodontists, that ranks #111 of 1,886 scored counties.
Adams County is part of the Decatur area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (71% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (53% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Adams County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Adams 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists and orthodontists | 77 | #111 of 1,886 | 6 | 4.8 | $2.7M | 277 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 70 | #343 of 2,394 | 49 | 39.5 | $334K | 219 | 25 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 70 | #358 of 2,222 | 11 | 8.9 | $4M | 131 | 17 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 69 | #420 of 2,405 | 82 | 66.1 | $537K | 145 | 43 |
| Convenience stores | 69 | #454 of 2,261 | 7 | 5.6 | $10.2M | 130 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 68 | #453 of 2,070 | 6 | 4.8 | $11.9M | 128 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 68 | #506 of 2,402 | 21 | 16.9 | $3.4M | 101 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 65 | #518 of 2,405 | 44 | 35.5 | $1M | 151 | 20 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 61 | #501 of 1,889 | 8 | 6.5 | $5.5M | 133 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 58 | #580 of 1,769 | 8 | 6.5 | $1.4M | 163 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 57 | #732 of 2,088 | 14 | 11.3 | $664K | 100 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 56 | #767 of 2,063 | 10 | 8.1 | $4.4M | 119 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 54 | #962 of 2,210 | 22 | 17.7 | $1M | 116 | 6 |
| Nail salons | 53 | #596 of 1,328 | 6 | 4.8 | $1.9M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 53 | #939 of 2,087 | 16 | 12.9 | $1.4M | 111 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 52 | #1,019 of 2,200 | 16 | 12.9 | $591K | 67 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 50 | #708 of 1,472 | 6 | 4.8 | $362K | 53 | 3 |
| Gyms | 49 | #954 of 1,792 | 8 | 6.5 | $1.2M | 89 | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 48 | #735 of 1,334 | 5 | 4.0 | $1.9M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 46 | #866 of 1,490 | 8 | 6.5 | $2M | 85 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 46 | #998 of 1,707 | 8 | 6.5 | $4M | 83 | 10 |
| Pizza | 45 | #1,246 of 2,090 | 17 | 13.7 | $2.6M | 51 | 17 |
| Real estate | 45 | #1,344 of 2,229 | 28 | 22.6 | Index only | 135 | 13 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 45 | #1,451 of 2,385 | 45 | 36.3 | $253K | 119 | 15 |
| Home repair trades | 40 | #1,509 of 2,057 | 18 | 14.5 | $1.8M | 72 | 18 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 37 | #1,042 of 1,461 | 6 | 4.8 | $1.6M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 37 | #1,720 of 2,358 | 22 | 17.7 | $1.5M | 62 | 15 |
| Hair salons | 37 | #1,784 of 2,339 | 29 | 23.4 | $393K | 91 | 11 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 36 | #1,787 of 2,176 | 24 | 19.4 | Index only | 125 | 13 |
| Veterinarians | 35 | #1,099 of 1,485 | 6 | 4.8 | $1.6M | 58 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 35 | #1,835 of 2,378 | 32 | 25.8 | $392K | 88 | 24 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 34 | #1,022 of 1,327 | 6 | 4.8 | $2.1M | 68 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 32 | #1,955 of 2,401 | 58 | 46.8 | $216K | 81 | 30 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 31 | #1,242 of 1,493 | 7 | 5.6 | $2M | 70 | 17 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 31 | #1,530 of 1,771 | 11 | 8.9 | $1.3M | 77 | 23 |
| Insurance agencies | 31 | #1,765 of 2,272 | 14 | 11.3 | $1.4M | 113 | 21 |
| Roofing and gutters | 23 | #1,093 of 1,177 | 7 | 5.6 | $4.5M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $3.1M | 125 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $4.1M | 130 | 6 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $10.5M | 88 | 8 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $7.5M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $5.4M | 306 | 4 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | Index only | 98 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $2.1M | Too few | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $7.1M | Too few | 6 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $7.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $8.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $12.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $9.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $16.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $9.3M | Too few | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Adams 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 | $12.6M | $1,012 | 106 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $32.3M | $2,607 | 100 |
| Food away from home | $44M | $3,549 | 87 |
| Groceries | $71.5M | $5,767 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $11.4M | $918 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.1M | $332 | 57 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $9.3M | $750 | 76 |
| Medical and dental services | $16.3M | $1,318 | 102 |
| Pets | $9.5M | $763 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $22.5M | $1,815 | 88 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19.8M | $1,596 | 82 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $31.6M | $2,551 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $14.3M | $1,152 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $164.1M | $13,229 | 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 Adams County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 36,650+2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 12,401
- Median age
- 35.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 83%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 339 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 107
- Median household income
- $65,289+24.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $82,576
- Median home value
- $178,400
- Jobs located here
- 13,315
- Daytime population
- 33,956Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Adams County, IN growing?
Population estimates put Adams County at 36,650 people in 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 12,401 households. Median household income rose 24.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Adams County, IN spend?
Households in Adams County spend about $164.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $71.5M on groceries and $44M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Adams County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 106, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Adams County, IN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Adams County are for dentists and orthodontists (77), medical and dental practices (70) and fast food and sandwich shops (70). Adams County ranks #111 of 1,886 scored counties for dentists and orthodontists.
How does Adams County, IN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Adams County is $65,289 a year, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $178,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Adams County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (71% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (53% 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. 37 of the 56 business types have a score in Adams County, each ranked against other counties.
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