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Bartholomew County, IN market data
How Bartholomew County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 85,729
- +4.3% since 2020
- Households
- 33,359
- Median household income
- $79,901
- +26.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $232,800
- Jobs located here
- 52,041
- Highest market score
- 82
- Tire shops, #80 of 1,530 scored counties
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What this means
Bartholomew County has an estimated 85,729 people and 33,359 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Bartholomew County grew 4.3%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Bartholomew County is $79,901, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 26.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bartholomew County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (76).
Of the business types scored in Bartholomew County, tire shops (82), martial arts and dance studios (81) and coffee shops and cafes (79) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For tire shops, that ranks #80 of 1,530 scored counties.
Bartholomew County is part of the Columbus metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet grooming and boarding businesses (67% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for coffee shops and cafes (37% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Bartholomew County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bartholomew 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire shops | 82 | #80 of 1,530 | 11 | 3.3 | $3.5M | 141 | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 81 | #39 of 1,334 | 11 | 3.3 | $2.9M | 143 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 79 | #118 of 2,063 | 23 | 6.9 | $5.8M | 157 | 13 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 79 | #208 of 2,402 | 54 | 16.2 | $3.8M | 112 | 14 |
| Barbershops | 77 | #108 of 1,356 | 12 | 3.6 | $2.8M | 150 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 77 | #261 of 2,261 | 27 | 8.1 | $7.6M | 96 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 75 | #303 of 2,070 | 19 | 5.7 | $10.8M | 116 | 10 |
| Hair salons | 74 | #193 of 2,339 | 72 | 21.6 | $471K | 109 | 8 |
| Veterinarians | 74 | #205 of 1,485 | 11 | 3.3 | $2.6M | 97 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 73 | #273 of 2,378 | 74 | 22.2 | $524K | 118 | 29 |
| Gas stations | 73 | #320 of 2,358 | 30 | 9.0 | $3.2M | 136 | 32 |
| Chiropractors | 72 | #197 of 1,490 | 17 | 5.1 | $2.8M | 119 | 9 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 71 | #198 of 1,327 | 12 | 3.6 | $3.2M | 105 | 7 |
| Auto repair and car care | 71 | #344 of 2,401 | 123 | 36.9 | $315K | 117 | 47 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 70 | #277 of 1,889 | 29 | 8.7 | $4.6M | 111 | 13 |
| Roofing and gutters | 68 | #189 of 1,177 | 10 | 3.0 | $9.3M | 110 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 68 | #280 of 1,769 | 29 | 8.7 | $1.2M | 134 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 68 | #359 of 2,385 | 133 | 39.9 | $255K | 120 | 17 |
| Pet stores | 67 | #208 of 974 | 5 | 1.5 | $5.8M | 129 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 66 | #326 of 1,451 | 15 | 4.5 | $2.6M | 103 | 6 |
| Nail salons | 65 | #274 of 1,328 | 18 | 5.4 | $1.9M | 113 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 64 | #350 of 1,422 | 18 | 5.4 | $2.7M | 112 | 14 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 64 | #406 of 1,656 | 20 | 6.0 | $2.4M | 136 | 60 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 64 | #453 of 2,088 | 41 | 12.3 | $775K | 117 | 20 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 63 | #634 of 2,405 | 178 | 53.4 | $752K | 113 | 56 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 63 | #644 of 2,405 | 319 | 95.6 | $420K | 113 | 141 |
| Pet businesses | 61 | #633 of 2,200 | 42 | 12.6 | $693K | 79 | 16 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 60 | #202 of 777 | 5 | 1.5 | $6.4M | 156 | 15 |
| Property management | 58 | #316 of 910 | 8 | 2.4 | Index only | 108 | 10 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 57 | #305 of 887 | 12 | 3.6 | Index only | 102 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 56 | #670 of 1,611 | 19 | 5.7 | $773K | 77 | 17 |
| Gyms | 56 | #687 of 1,792 | 25 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 98 | 15 |
| Funeral homes | 53 | #629 of 1,472 | 8 | 2.4 | $563K | 83 | 6 |
| Electricians | 52 | #551 of 1,160 | 12 | 3.6 | $7.7M | 64 | 17 |
| Pizza | 52 | #957 of 2,090 | 35 | 10.5 | $3.8M | 75 | 70 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 52 | #1,082 of 2,222 | 53 | 15.9 | $2.5M | 83 | 70 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 52 | #1,101 of 2,394 | 256 | 76.7 | $189K | 124 | 132 |
| Home repair trades | 51 | #998 of 2,057 | 50 | 15.0 | $1.9M | 76 | 50 |
| Pest control | 50 | #353 of 699 | 6 | 1.8 | $7M | 69 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 50 | #750 of 1,461 | 20 | 6.0 | $1.5M | 57 | 7 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 50 | #949 of 1,886 | 47 | 14.1 | $1M | 105 | 34 |
| House cleaning | 49 | #439 of 847 | 7 | 2.1 | $6M | 94 | 19 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 49 | #913 of 1,707 | 28 | 8.4 | $3.3M | 70 | 28 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 48 | #732 of 1,302 | 18 | 5.4 | $2.7M | 86 | 11 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 46 | #841 of 1,493 | 24 | 7.2 | $1.8M | 60 | 26 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,342 of 2,176 | 93 | 27.9 | Index only | 94 | 23 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 41 | #1,232 of 1,771 | 37 | 11.1 | $1.1M | 68 | 48 |
| Real estate | 41 | #1,580 of 2,229 | 116 | 34.8 | Index only | 95 | 51 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 37 | #1,637 of 2,210 | 101 | 30.3 | $670K | 76 | 58 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 36 | #1,553 of 2,087 | 84 | 25.2 | $805K | 63 | 55 |
| Insurance agencies | 34 | #1,690 of 2,272 | 59 | 17.7 | $995K | 79 | 38 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | $16.9M | 135 | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | Index only | 61 | 5 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $12.9M | 94 | 4 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $16.1M | 66 | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Bartholomew 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 | $38.8M | $1,162 | 121 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $97.3M | $2,916 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $133.9M | $4,013 | 99 |
| Groceries | $204.5M | $6,130 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $33.9M | $1,017 | 101 |
| Child care and other personal services | $14.7M | $440 | 76 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $31.8M | $952 | 97 |
| Medical and dental services | $48.4M | $1,452 | 113 |
| Pets | $29.1M | $872 | 96 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $67.7M | $2,028 | 99 |
| Vehicle insurance | $58.7M | $1,759 | 90 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $92.8M | $2,781 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $42M | $1,260 | 89 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $478M | $14,329 | 86 |
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 Bartholomew County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 85,729+4.3% since 2020
- Households
- 33,359
- Median age
- 39.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 407 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 205
- Median household income
- $79,901+26.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $102,124
- Median home value
- $232,800
- Jobs located here
- 52,041
- Daytime population
- 94,547Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Bartholomew County, IN growing?
Population estimates put Bartholomew County at 85,729 people in 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 33,359 households. Median household income rose 26.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Bartholomew County, IN spend?
Households in Bartholomew County spend about $478M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $204.5M on groceries and $133.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Bartholomew County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (76).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bartholomew County, IN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bartholomew County are for tire shops (82), martial arts and dance studios (81) and coffee shops and cafes (79). Bartholomew County ranks #80 of 1,530 scored counties for tire shops.
How does Bartholomew County, IN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Bartholomew County is $79,901 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $232,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Bartholomew County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet grooming and boarding businesses (67% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for coffee shops and cafes (37% 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. 51 of the 56 business types have a score in Bartholomew County, each ranked against other counties.
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