County profile · Indiana
Allen County, IN market data
How Allen County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 402,329
- +4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 156,570
- Median household income
- $70,737
- +29.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $214,900
- Jobs located here
- 204,663
- Highest market score
- 84
- Convenience stores, #98 of 2,261 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Allen County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Allen County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Allen County has an estimated 402,329 people and 156,570 households. Population estimates show Allen County grew 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Allen County is $70,737, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 29.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Allen County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (66).
Of the business types scored in Allen County, convenience stores (84), grocery and convenience stores (81) and veterinarians (79) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #98 of 2,261 scored counties.
Allen County is part of the Fort Wayne metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for roofing and gutter companies (56% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for convenience stores (41% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Allen County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Allen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 84 | #98 of 2,261 | 73 | 4.7 | $12.7M | 161 | 13 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 81 | #164 of 2,402 | 217 | 13.9 | $4.3M | 126 | 57 |
| Veterinarians | 79 | #101 of 1,485 | 32 | 2.0 | $4M | 146 | 25 |
| Nail salons | 75 | #90 of 1,328 | 70 | 4.5 | $2.1M | 129 | 9 |
| Laundromats | 72 | #140 of 785 | 20 | 1.3 | $14.9M | 119 | 5 |
| Car washes and detailing | 72 | #180 of 1,451 | 52 | 3.3 | $3.1M | 123 | 22 |
| Grocery stores | 71 | #391 of 2,070 | 94 | 6.0 | $9.9M | 106 | 44 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 70 | #213 of 1,327 | 39 | 2.5 | $4.1M | 134 | 38 |
| Chiropractors | 69 | #247 of 1,490 | 74 | 4.7 | $2.9M | 122 | 46 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 68 | #51 of 325 | 8 | 0.5 | $26.9M | 110 | 10 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 68 | #91 of 479 | 11 | 0.7 | $14.6M | 106 | 9 |
| Tire shops | 67 | #356 of 1,530 | 63 | 4.0 | $2.5M | 102 | 21 |
| Pet businesses | 67 | #394 of 2,200 | 149 | 9.5 | $852K | 97 | 69 |
| Gyms | 66 | #315 of 1,792 | 88 | 5.6 | $1.5M | 115 | 46 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 63 | #626 of 2,405 | 737 | 47.1 | $795K | 120 | 259 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 62 | #185 of 777 | 25 | 1.6 | $5.3M | 130 | 46 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 62 | #469 of 1,656 | 113 | 7.2 | $1.9M | 107 | 200 |
| Auto repair and car care | 62 | #669 of 2,401 | 532 | 34.0 | $302K | 112 | 236 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 61 | #567 of 2,063 | 131 | 8.4 | $4.5M | 121 | 86 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 60 | #482 of 1,461 | 56 | 3.6 | $2.3M | 89 | 32 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 60 | #579 of 1,886 | 167 | 10.7 | $1.3M | 131 | 135 |
| Auto repair shops | 60 | #729 of 2,378 | 315 | 20.1 | $510K | 115 | 181 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 60 | #764 of 2,405 | 1,389 | 88.7 | $422K | 114 | 663 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 58 | #567 of 1,707 | 88 | 5.6 | $4.7M | 99 | 136 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 58 | #684 of 2,088 | 183 | 11.7 | $720K | 109 | 96 |
| Dry cleaners | 57 | #196 of 507 | 18 | 1.1 | $16.6M | 106 | 13 |
| Pest control | 57 | #262 of 699 | 16 | 1.0 | $11.7M | 115 | 18 |
| Physical therapy | 57 | #533 of 1,422 | 83 | 5.3 | $2.6M | 108 | 79 |
| Pizza | 57 | #753 of 2,090 | 122 | 7.8 | $4.8M | 95 | 316 |
| Hair salons | 57 | #823 of 2,339 | 306 | 19.5 | $491K | 114 | 108 |
| Pet stores | 56 | #387 of 974 | 32 | 2.0 | $4M | 88 | 12 |
| Spas and skin care | 55 | #703 of 1,769 | 140 | 8.9 | $1.1M | 123 | 40 |
| Funeral homes | 54 | #599 of 1,472 | 32 | 2.0 | $624K | 92 | 26 |
| Gas stations | 54 | #998 of 2,358 | 215 | 13.7 | $1.9M | 79 | 141 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 53 | #830 of 1,889 | 144 | 9.2 | $4.1M | 98 | 95 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 53 | #1,032 of 2,222 | 216 | 13.8 | $2.7M | 89 | 316 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 51 | #639 of 1,334 | 70 | 4.5 | $1.9M | 93 | 50 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 51 | #1,112 of 2,385 | 616 | 39.3 | $244K | 115 | 177 |
| Electricians | 50 | #589 of 1,160 | 48 | 3.1 | $8.6M | 72 | 88 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 50 | #679 of 1,302 | 72 | 4.6 | $3M | 95 | 50 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 49 | #1,103 of 2,087 | 249 | 15.9 | $1.2M | 94 | 121 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 48 | #1,204 of 2,210 | 337 | 21.5 | $887K | 101 | 139 |
| Child care and preschools | 47 | #908 of 1,611 | 95 | 6.1 | $629K | 63 | 78 |
| Home inspectors | 46 | #235 of 415 | 13 | 0.8 | Index only | 63 | 7 |
| Property management | 46 | #515 of 910 | 39 | 2.5 | Index only | 99 | 74 |
| Barbershops | 44 | #857 of 1,356 | 89 | 5.7 | $1.7M | 90 | 17 |
| Home repair trades | 44 | #1,332 of 2,057 | 223 | 14.2 | $1.9M | 77 | 272 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 41 | #1,648 of 2,394 | 1,770 | 113.0 | $122K | 80 | 520 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 40 | #623 of 887 | 72 | 4.6 | Index only | 76 | 22 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 38 | #1,077 of 1,493 | 104 | 6.6 | $1.8M | 62 | 157 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 34 | #1,902 of 2,176 | 415 | 26.5 | Index only | 95 | 213 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 33 | #1,485 of 1,771 | 165 | 10.5 | $1.1M | 68 | 273 |
| Real estate | 33 | #1,980 of 2,229 | 539 | 34.4 | Index only | 92 | 358 |
| House cleaning | 32 | #728 of 847 | 45 | 2.9 | $4.2M | 65 | 98 |
| Roofing and gutters | 31 | #981 of 1,177 | 87 | 5.6 | $4.8M | 56 | 48 |
| Insurance agencies | 25 | #1,959 of 2,272 | 277 | 17.7 | $894K | 71 | 208 |
Household spending in Allen 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 | $160.5M | $1,025 | 107 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $407.1M | $2,600 | 100 |
| Food away from home | $586.1M | $3,744 | 92 |
| Groceries | $926.6M | $5,918 | 94 |
| Personal care products and services | $150.3M | $960 | 96 |
| Child care and other personal services | $59.7M | $381 | 66 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $131.7M | $841 | 86 |
| Medical and dental services | $215.3M | $1,375 | 107 |
| Pets | $126.9M | $810 | 89 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $298.8M | $1,909 | 93 |
| Vehicle insurance | $247.6M | $1,581 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $414.8M | $2,649 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $187.7M | $1,199 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.1B | $13,705 | 82 |
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 Allen County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 402,329+4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 156,570
- Median age
- 37.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 657 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 597
- Median household income
- $70,737+29.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $93,582
- Median home value
- $214,900
- Jobs located here
- 204,663
- Daytime population
- 410,535Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Allen County, IN growing?
Population estimates put Allen County at 402,329 people in 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 156,570 households. Median household income rose 29.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Allen County, IN spend?
Households in Allen County spend about $2.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $926.6M on groceries and $586.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Allen County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Allen County, IN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Allen County are for convenience stores (84), grocery and convenience stores (81) and veterinarians (79). Allen County ranks #98 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
How does Allen County, IN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Allen County is $70,737 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $214,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Allen County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for roofing and gutter companies (56% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for convenience stores (41% 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. All 56 business types have a score in Allen County, each ranked against other counties.
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