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Blackford County, IN market data
How Blackford County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 11,730
- −3.1% since 2020
- Households
- 5,173
- Median household income
- $51,326
- +18.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $107,500
- Jobs located here
- 2,942
- Highest market score
- 67
- Auto repair and car care, #452 of 2,401 scored counties
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What this means
Blackford County has an estimated 11,730 people and 5,173 households. Population estimates show Blackford County declined 3.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Blackford County is $51,326, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 18.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Blackford County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 105, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (53).
Of the business types scored in Blackford County, auto repair and car care businesses (67), medical and dental practices (65) and sit-down restaurants (59) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair and car care businesses, that ranks #452 of 2,401 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for insurance agencies (49% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (68% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Blackford County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Blackford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair and car care | 67 | #452 of 2,401 | 14 | 27.1 | $371K | 138 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 65 | #517 of 2,394 | 14 | 27.1 | $458K | 300 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 59 | #765 of 2,405 | 16 | 30.9 | $1.1M | 159 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 57 | #834 of 2,378 | 8 | 15.5 | $649K | 146 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 57 | #858 of 2,405 | 33 | 63.8 | $512K | 138 | 15 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 52 | #1,058 of 2,222 | 5 | 9.7 | $3.4M | 111 | 7 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 46 | #1,381 of 2,385 | 14 | 27.1 | $310K | 146 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 40 | #1,630 of 2,339 | 9 | 17.4 | $483K | 112 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 34 | #1,805 of 2,402 | 8 | 15.5 | $3.5M | 104 | 6 |
| Pizza | 33 | #1,703 of 2,090 | 6 | 11.6 | $2.8M | 55 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 33 | #1,751 of 2,057 | 5 | 9.7 | $2.4M | 98 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 32 | #1,808 of 2,200 | 5 | 9.7 | $721K | 82 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 19 | #2,221 of 2,358 | 9 | 17.4 | $1.5M | 64 | 10 |
| Insurance agencies | 10 | #2,243 of 2,272 | 12 | 23.2 | $690K | 55 | 7 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.7 | $394K | 39 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.7 | $4.2M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.7 | $7M | 76 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.7 | $3M | 63 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $5.6M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $9.4M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $2.1M | 217 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $276K | 41 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $1.1M | 169 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $1.2M | 47 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $1.4M | 165 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | $3.2M | Too few | 5 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $8.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $8.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $11.9M | Too few | 4 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | 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 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 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 |
| Pet stores | 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 | Under 3 |
Household spending in Blackford 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 | $5.2M | $1,003 | 105 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $13.6M | $2,637 | 102 |
| Food away from home | $16.9M | $3,264 | 80 |
| Groceries | $28.1M | $5,433 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.3M | $840 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.6M | $305 | 53 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.3M | $647 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.4M | $1,239 | 96 |
| Pets | $3.6M | $697 | 77 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $8.7M | $1,690 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $8.3M | $1,600 | 82 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $11.9M | $2,304 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.5M | $1,060 | 75 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $63.8M | $12,335 | 74 |
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 Blackford County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 11,730−3.1% since 2020
- Households
- 5,173
- Median age
- 43.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 165 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 72
- Median household income
- $51,326+18.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $71,505
- Median home value
- $107,500
- Jobs located here
- 2,942
- Daytime population
- 9,553Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Blackford County, IN growing?
Population estimates put Blackford County at 11,730 people in 2025, down 3.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 5,173 households. Median household income rose 18.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Blackford County, IN spend?
Households in Blackford County spend about $63.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $28.1M on groceries and $16.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Blackford County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 105, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (53).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Blackford County, IN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Blackford County are for auto repair and car care businesses (67), medical and dental practices (65) and sit-down restaurants (59). Blackford County ranks #452 of 2,401 scored counties for auto repair and car care businesses.
How does Blackford County, IN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Blackford County is $51,326 a year, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $107,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Blackford County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for insurance agencies (49% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (68% 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. 14 of the 56 business types have a score in Blackford County, each ranked against other counties.
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