County profile · Indiana
Dearborn County, IN market data
How Dearborn County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 51,609
- +1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 20,282
- Median household income
- $84,735
- +23.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $243,400
- Jobs located here
- 13,887
- Highest market score
- 84
- Grocery and convenience stores, #110 of 2,402 scored counties
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What this means
Dearborn County has an estimated 51,609 people and 20,282 households. Population estimates show Dearborn County grew 1.7% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Dearborn County is $84,735, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Dearborn County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (71).
Of the business types scored in Dearborn County, grocery and convenience stores (84), dentists and orthodontists (83) and gyms and studios (82) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery and convenience stores, that ranks #110 of 2,402 scored counties.
Dearborn County is part of the Cincinnati metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet grooming and boarding businesses (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for spas and skin care studios (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Dearborn County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Dearborn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery and convenience stores | 84 | #110 of 2,402 | 24 | 11.8 | $5.2M | 153 | 5 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 83 | #35 of 1,886 | 9 | 4.4 | $3.2M | 328 | 9 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 82 | #47 of 2,088 | 16 | 7.9 | $1.1M | 173 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 82 | #71 of 2,063 | 10 | 4.9 | $8.1M | 218 | 5 |
| Gyms | 81 | #52 of 1,792 | 7 | 3.5 | $2.6M | 201 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 81 | #161 of 2,070 | 7 | 3.5 | $17.8M | 191 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 78 | #176 of 2,210 | 24 | 11.8 | $1.7M | 191 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 78 | #211 of 2,261 | 9 | 4.4 | $13.8M | 175 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 77 | #63 of 1,328 | 5 | 2.5 | $4.1M | 245 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 77 | #92 of 1,302 | 6 | 3.0 | $4.8M | 154 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 77 | #99 of 1,356 | 5 | 2.5 | $4.1M | 217 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 77 | #200 of 2,087 | 17 | 8.4 | $2.4M | 187 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 76 | #139 of 1,889 | 10 | 4.9 | $8.1M | 195 | 8 |
| Spas and skin care | 73 | #154 of 1,769 | 10 | 4.9 | $2M | 234 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | 73 | #178 of 1,422 | 10 | 4.9 | $2.9M | 121 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 72 | #232 of 2,385 | 59 | 29.1 | $347K | 163 | 11 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 72 | #347 of 2,405 | 165 | 81.4 | $489K | 132 | 69 |
| Tire shops | 70 | #267 of 1,530 | 7 | 3.5 | $3.6M | 145 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 70 | #366 of 2,222 | 23 | 11.3 | $3.5M | 115 | 31 |
| Hair salons | 69 | #333 of 2,339 | 39 | 19.2 | $525K | 122 | 7 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 68 | #431 of 2,405 | 86 | 42.4 | $937K | 141 | 32 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 66 | #482 of 2,394 | 97 | 47.8 | $299K | 196 | 51 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 65 | #255 of 1,334 | 8 | 3.9 | $2.3M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 63 | #562 of 2,090 | 18 | 8.9 | $4.5M | 88 | 31 |
| Auto repair and car care | 63 | #613 of 2,401 | 74 | 36.5 | $343K | 128 | 38 |
| Veterinarians | 61 | #476 of 1,485 | 8 | 3.9 | $2.2M | 81 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 60 | #467 of 1,451 | 10 | 4.9 | $2.5M | 101 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 60 | #721 of 2,378 | 47 | 23.2 | $539K | 121 | 29 |
| Gas stations | 60 | #759 of 2,358 | 29 | 14.3 | $2.2M | 93 | 25 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 59 | #518 of 1,707 | 9 | 4.4 | $6.1M | 129 | 20 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 59 | #534 of 1,656 | 12 | 5.9 | $2.4M | 136 | 35 |
| Insurance agencies | 57 | #878 of 2,272 | 23 | 11.3 | $1.7M | 135 | 15 |
| Home repair trades | 56 | #725 of 2,057 | 18 | 8.9 | $3.1M | 127 | 44 |
| Funeral homes | 52 | #666 of 1,472 | 7 | 3.5 | $437K | 64 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 50 | #865 of 1,771 | 17 | 8.4 | $1.5M | 88 | 22 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 48 | #1,161 of 2,176 | 39 | 19.2 | Index only | 135 | 15 |
| Electricians | 47 | #649 of 1,160 | 5 | 2.5 | $11.1M | 92 | 17 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,234 of 2,229 | 52 | 25.6 | Index only | 128 | 23 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 45 | #781 of 1,327 | 10 | 4.9 | $2.5M | 82 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 41 | #1,504 of 2,200 | 40 | 19.7 | $438K | 50 | 10 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 36 | #1,127 of 1,493 | 14 | 6.9 | $1.8M | 61 | 19 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 35 | #709 of 887 | 10 | 4.9 | Index only | 74 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 35 | #1,212 of 1,611 | 12 | 5.9 | $696K | 69 | 17 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 28 | #1,239 of 1,461 | 18 | 8.9 | $974K | 38 | 6 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.0 | $7.3M | 303 | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.0 | $4.4M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.0 | $13.8M | 163 | 7 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $13.5M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | Index only | 173 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $20.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $12.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $25.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $25.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $18.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | 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 Dearborn 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 | $25.4M | $1,250 | 130 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $64.3M | $3,170 | 122 |
| Food away from home | $80.6M | $3,975 | 98 |
| Groceries | $124.4M | $6,132 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $20.5M | $1,009 | 100 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.3M | $412 | 71 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $18.3M | $904 | 92 |
| Medical and dental services | $29M | $1,431 | 111 |
| Pets | $17.5M | $864 | 95 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $40.4M | $1,990 | 97 |
| Vehicle insurance | $38.9M | $1,918 | 98 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $55.3M | $2,727 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $25.2M | $1,243 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $287.7M | $14,183 | 85 |
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 Dearborn County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 51,609+1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 20,282
- Median age
- 43.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 85%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 305 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 167
- Median household income
- $84,735+23.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $99,812
- Median home value
- $243,400
- Jobs located here
- 13,887
- Daytime population
- 39,625Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Dearborn County, IN growing?
Population estimates put Dearborn County at 51,609 people in 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 20,282 households. Median household income rose 23.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Dearborn County, IN spend?
Households in Dearborn County spend about $287.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $124.4M on groceries and $80.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Dearborn County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Dearborn County, IN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Dearborn County are for grocery and convenience stores (84), dentists and orthodontists (83) and gyms and studios (82). Dearborn County ranks #110 of 2,402 scored counties for grocery and convenience stores.
How does Dearborn County, IN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Dearborn County is $84,735 a year, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $243,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Dearborn County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet grooming and boarding businesses (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for spas and skin care studios (57% 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. 44 of the 56 business types have a score in Dearborn County, each ranked against other counties.
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