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Carroll County, IN market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Carroll County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 20,655
- +1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 8,085
- Median household income
- $65,645
- +19.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $180,900
- Jobs located here
- 5,820
- Highest market score
- 77
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #144 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 20,655 people live in Carroll County, in 8,085 households. Population estimates show Carroll County grew 1.6% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Carroll County is $65,645 a year, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 19.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Carroll County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 126, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (58).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Carroll County are for medical and dental practices (77); salons, barbers and spas (72); and gyms and studios (71). Carroll County ranks #144 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
Carroll County is part of the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro area. For its number of households, Carroll County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (62% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (68% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Carroll County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Carroll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 77 | #144 of 2,394 | 25 | 30.9 | $429K | 281 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 72 | #225 of 2,385 | 17 | 21.0 | $438K | 206 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 71 | #218 of 2,088 | 5 | 6.2 | $1.2M | 184 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 71 | #335 of 2,401 | 26 | 32.2 | $376K | 140 | 12 |
| Auto repair shops | 70 | #329 of 2,378 | 11 | 13.6 | $888K | 200 | 10 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 69 | #392 of 2,087 | 5 | 6.2 | $2.9M | 231 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 66 | #505 of 2,405 | 56 | 69.3 | $515K | 139 | 28 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 65 | #398 of 1,886 | 5 | 6.2 | $2.1M | 218 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 65 | #520 of 2,210 | 9 | 11.1 | $1.6M | 185 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 65 | #523 of 2,405 | 31 | 38.3 | $930K | 140 | 11 |
| Real estate | 63 | #440 of 2,229 | 10 | 12.4 | Index only | 247 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 63 | #524 of 2,339 | 12 | 14.8 | $620K | 144 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 61 | #674 of 2,222 | 7 | 8.7 | $4.1M | 135 | 15 |
| Gas stations | 60 | #779 of 2,358 | 14 | 17.3 | $1.8M | 75 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 60 | #786 of 2,402 | 11 | 13.6 | $4.2M | 125 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 56 | #727 of 2,176 | 9 | 11.1 | Index only | 218 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 52 | #939 of 2,057 | 9 | 11.1 | $2.3M | 94 | 10 |
| Car washes and detailing | 45 | #868 of 1,451 | 6 | 7.4 | $1.6M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 45 | #1,163 of 2,070 | 5 | 6.2 | $9.3M | 100 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 42 | #1,428 of 2,200 | 9 | 11.1 | $685K | 78 | 5 |
| Pizza | 40 | #1,446 of 2,090 | 9 | 11.1 | $3.2M | 63 | 15 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 34 | #1,193 of 1,493 | 8 | 9.9 | $1.2M | 40 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 32 | #1,189 of 1,472 | 9 | 11.1 | $142K | 21 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 26 | #1,660 of 1,771 | 11 | 13.6 | $847K | 50 | 11 |
| Insurance agencies | 25 | #1,961 of 2,272 | 18 | 22.3 | $857K | 68 | 11 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.9 | $680K | 68 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.9 | $5.1M | 108 | 5 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.9 | $1.5M | 57 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $9.6M | 232 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $3.6M | 149 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $9.6M | 260 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $15.6M | 197 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $6.8M | 57 | 5 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $2.1M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.7 | $3.6M | 201 | 4 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.7M | Too few | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $10.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $9.3M | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $14.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $10.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Carroll 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 | $9.8M | $1,209 | 126 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $25.2M | $3,114 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $28.8M | $3,567 | 88 |
| Groceries | $46.7M | $5,773 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.4M | $920 | 92 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.7M | $336 | 58 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.1M | $755 | 77 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.7M | $1,325 | 103 |
| Pets | $6.2M | $762 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14.7M | $1,817 | 88 |
| Vehicle insurance | $15.4M | $1,907 | 97 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $20.5M | $2,539 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.3M | $1,152 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $106.9M | $13,228 | 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 Carroll County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 20,655+1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 8,085
- Median age
- 43.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 82%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 372 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 55
- Median household income
- $65,645+19.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $84,202
- Median home value
- $180,900
- Jobs located here
- 5,820
- Daytime population
- 16,066Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Carroll County, IN growing?
Population estimates put Carroll County at 20,655 people in 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 8,085 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 19.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Carroll County, IN spend?
Households in Carroll County spend about $106.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $46.7M on groceries and $28.8M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Carroll County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 126, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Carroll County, IN?
Of the business types scored in Carroll County, medical and dental practices (77); salons, barbers and spas (72); and gyms and studios (71) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #144 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Carroll County, IN compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Carroll County is $65,645, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $180,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (62% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (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. 25 of the 56 business types have a score in Carroll County, each ranked against other counties.
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