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Clark County, IN market data

Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Clark County, each scored against other counties.

Population, 2025
130,451
+7.5% since 2020
Households
51,242
Median household income
$74,214
+33.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Median home value
$222,900
Jobs located here
57,028
Highest market score
90
Chiropractors, #5 of 1,490 scored counties

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Survey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure

What this means

An estimated 130,451 people live in Clark County, in 51,242 households. Population estimates put the population change in Clark County from 2020 to 2025 at +7.5%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Clark County is $74,214 a year, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 33.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.

Set against the U.S., households in Clark County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (66).

The highest Groundwork market scores in Clark County are for chiropractors (90), grocery and convenience stores (86) and grocery stores (83). Clark County ranks #5 of 1,490 scored counties for chiropractors.

Clark County is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area. For its number of households, Clark County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for roofing and gutter companies (67% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for chiropractors (54% below the U.S. rate).

All 56 business types in Clark County

Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Clark 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.

Every business type in Clark County, IN, highest Groundwork market score first, with its rank among counties, listings, listings per 10,000 households, spending per listing and official establishments
Business typeScoreRank among countiesListingsPer 10k householdsSpending per listingSpending per listing vs. U.S. (100)Official establishments
Chiropractors90#5 of 1,490132.5$5.5M2289
Grocery and convenience stores86#95 of 2,4027514.6$4.1M12111
Grocery stores83#142 of 2,070254.9$12.3M13210
Martial arts and dance studios81#40 of 1,334173.3$2.5M1254
Electricians81#42 of 1,16061.2$22.7M18918
Collision repair and body shops81#64 of 1,327132.5$4.2M13710
Hair salons81#70 of 2,3398015.6$621K14416
Convenience stores75#303 of 2,261407.8$7.7M97Under 3
Nail salons74#111 of 1,328265.1$1.9M1143
Gyms, studios and classes72#215 of 2,0885811.3$737K11115
Dentists and orthodontists72#228 of 1,8865410.5$1.3M13430
Veterinarians72#246 of 1,485173.3$2.5M919
Spas and skin care71#194 of 1,769346.6$1.5M16711
Car washes and detailing71#214 of 1,451203.9$2.7M1098
Salons, barbers and spas71#267 of 2,38516532.2$301K14235
Gas stations71#369 of 2,358489.4$2.9M12247
Coffee shops and cafes70#309 of 2,063428.2$4.6M12523
Child care and preschools69#292 of 1,611183.5$1.1M10822
Tire shops67#355 of 1,530214.1$2.6M1049
Pet businesses67#406 of 2,2005510.7$762K8722
Pest control65#155 of 69951.0$12.3M1215
HVAC and plumbing65#341 of 1,707254.9$5.5M11545
Bakeries and dessert shops65#398 of 1,889407.8$4.8M11728
Landscaping and lawn care64#377 of 1,493234.5$2.7M9234
Pet grooming and boarding64#391 of 1,461224.3$1.9M758
Physical therapy63#373 of 1,422285.5$2.5M10521
Gyms63#442 of 1,792407.8$1.1M8211
Auto repair shops63#619 of 2,37811021.5$498K11262
Sit-down restaurants63#641 of 2,40526952.5$721K10980
Restaurants and cafes63#652 of 2,40548494.5$401K108205
Optometrists and eye care62#371 of 1,302214.1$3.4M10812
Auto repair and car care62#672 of 2,40119037.1$288K10783
Primary care and pediatrics60#526 of 1,656479.2$1.5M8559
Home repair trades60#592 of 2,0576212.1$2.2M9172
Barbershops59#468 of 1,356244.7$2.1M1104
Lawn, cleaning and pest control58#565 of 1,771387.4$1.6M9763
Doctors, dentists and clinics58#850 of 2,39440679.2$175K115139
Clothing and shoe stores57#803 of 2,0877715.0$1.3M10030
House cleaning56#300 of 847102.0$6.2M9624
Pizza56#807 of 2,090509.8$3.9M7698
Laundromats55#327 of 78591.8$10.9M87Under 3
Clothing, shoes and laundry55#927 of 2,21011021.5$890K10135
Fast food and sandwich shops53#1,044 of 2,2228216.0$2.4M7898
Pet stores52#441 of 974112.1$3.8M845
Mortgage brokers and lenders51#425 of 887173.3Index only1078
Funeral homes49#736 of 1,472163.1$410K608
Insurance agencies49#1,155 of 2,2726512.7$1.3M10444
Real estate agents and brokers47#1,228 of 2,17611021.5Index only11848
Real estate47#1,236 of 2,22913125.6Index only12580
Roofing and gutters43#756 of 1,177316.0$4.4M529
Urgent care and walk-in clinics33#264 of 32591.8$7.9M328
Dry cleanersNot scoredNot scored40.8$24.5M1565
Home inspectorsNot scoredNot scored40.8Index only673
Oil change and quick lubeNot scoredNot scored20.4$27.4MToo few4
Yoga, Pilates and fitness studiosNot scoredNot scored10.2$42.7MToo few11
Property managementNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listed15

Household spending in Clark 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).

Annual household spending in Clark County, IN by line, per household, and against the U.S.
Spending lineA year, all householdsPer householdIndex vs. U.S. (100)
Vehicle maintenance and repairs$54.8M$1,069112
Gasoline and other fuels$139.6M$2,724105
Food away from home$194M$3,78693
Groceries$306.4M$5,97995
Personal care products and services$49.7M$97097
Child care and other personal services$19.5M$38066
Memberships, classes and admissions$42.7M$83485
Medical and dental services$70.9M$1,384107
Pets$41.9M$81890
Clothing, shoes and related services$97.9M$1,91093
Vehicle insurance$84.7M$1,65384
Home repairs, maintenance and insurance$136.5M$2,66388
Lawn care, cleaning and other household services$61.6M$1,20385
Rent and homeowner costs$706.8M$13,79383

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 Clark County

Population, 2025 estimate
130,451+7.5% since 2020
Households
51,242
Median age
40.1
Homes lived in by their owners
75%
Vehicles per household
1.9
Land area
373 sq. mi.
People per square mile
334
Median household income
$74,214+33.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Average household income
$92,593
Median home value
$222,900
Jobs located here
57,028
Daytime population
116,702Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here

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Clark County is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.

Questions

How fast is Clark County, IN growing?

Population estimates put Clark County at 130,451 people in 2025, up 7.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 51,242 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 33.4%, before inflation.

How much do households in Clark County, IN spend?

Households in Clark County spend about $706.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $306.4M on groceries and $194M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Clark County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (66).

Which business types have the highest market scores in Clark County, IN?

Of the business types scored in Clark County, chiropractors (90), grocery and convenience stores (86) and grocery stores (83) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For chiropractors, that ranks #5 of 1,490 scored counties.

How does Clark County, IN compare with the U.S.?

Median household income in Clark County is $74,214, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $222,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for roofing and gutter companies (67% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for chiropractors (54% 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 Clark County, each ranked against other counties.

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