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Jennings County, IN market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Jennings County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 27,622
- +0.1% since 2020
- Households
- 10,944
- Median household income
- $69,322
- +27.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $161,500
- Jobs located here
- 7,780
- Highest market score
- 79
- Auto repair shops, #127 of 2,378 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 27,622 people live in Jennings County, in 10,944 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Jennings County grew 0.1%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Jennings County is $69,322 a year, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 27.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Jennings 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 (55).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Jennings County are for auto repair shops (79), auto repair and car care businesses (79) and gas stations (77). Jennings County ranks #127 of 2,378 scored counties for auto repair shops.
For its number of households, Jennings County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (26% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (76% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Jennings County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jennings 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 shops | 79 | #127 of 2,378 | 13 | 11.9 | $1M | 236 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 79 | #140 of 2,401 | 30 | 27.4 | $455K | 169 | 12 |
| Gas stations | 77 | #211 of 2,358 | 10 | 9.1 | $3.5M | 148 | 8 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 73 | #285 of 2,405 | 58 | 53.0 | $666K | 180 | 25 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 70 | #259 of 1,656 | 5 | 4.6 | $2.9M | 161 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 69 | #395 of 2,405 | 33 | 30.2 | $1.2M | 176 | 13 |
| Real estate | 65 | #364 of 2,229 | 10 | 9.1 | Index only | 331 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 64 | #615 of 2,402 | 11 | 10.1 | $5.7M | 169 | 7 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 63 | #522 of 2,385 | 28 | 25.6 | $356K | 167 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 63 | #529 of 2,200 | 6 | 5.5 | $1.4M | 157 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #577 of 2,339 | 17 | 15.5 | $586K | 136 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 61 | #707 of 2,394 | 54 | 49.3 | $265K | 174 | 22 |
| Convenience stores | 60 | #748 of 2,261 | 7 | 6.4 | $9M | 114 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 60 | #754 of 2,222 | 13 | 11.9 | $3M | 97 | 10 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 59 | #523 of 1,707 | 5 | 4.6 | $5.4M | 114 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 59 | #580 of 2,176 | 10 | 9.1 | Index only | 263 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 59 | #618 of 2,088 | 9 | 8.2 | $868K | 131 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 58 | #510 of 1,490 | 5 | 4.6 | $2.9M | 120 | 3 |
| Gyms | 58 | #595 of 1,792 | 5 | 4.6 | $1.6M | 120 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 51 | #838 of 1,769 | 8 | 7.3 | $1.2M | 142 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 51 | #995 of 2,090 | 11 | 10.1 | $3.5M | 69 | 10 |
| Home repair trades | 38 | #1,562 of 2,057 | 12 | 11.0 | $2.3M | 93 | 20 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 29 | #1,295 of 1,493 | 6 | 5.5 | $2.1M | 70 | 12 |
| Child care and preschools | 29 | #1,354 of 1,611 | 6 | 5.5 | $585K | 58 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 29 | #1,599 of 1,771 | 10 | 9.1 | $1.2M | 74 | 15 |
| Insurance agencies | 29 | #1,831 of 2,272 | 19 | 17.4 | $1.1M | 90 | 15 |
| Electricians | 14 | #1,133 of 1,160 | 5 | 4.6 | $5.4M | 45 | 14 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.7 | $9.7M | 233 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.7 | $4.9M | 553 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.7 | $3.6M | 364 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $12.9M | 348 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $4.5M | 147 | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $2.6M | 129 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $4.8M | 152 | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $4.1M | 40 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $751K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $31.6M | Too few | 4 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $13.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $10M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $13.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $19.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $19.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $12.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $19.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $13.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $14.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $14.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $7.8M | Too few | 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 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Jennings 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 | $13.6M | $1,246 | 130 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $35.4M | $3,231 | 124 |
| Food away from home | $38.6M | $3,529 | 87 |
| Groceries | $63.1M | $5,767 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $10M | $911 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.5M | $321 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $7.8M | $714 | 73 |
| Medical and dental services | $14.3M | $1,308 | 102 |
| Pets | $8.3M | $757 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $19.5M | $1,780 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $21.6M | $1,971 | 101 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $27.1M | $2,476 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $12.4M | $1,129 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $143.3M | $13,091 | 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 Jennings County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 27,622+0.1% since 2020
- Households
- 10,944
- Median age
- 40.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 377 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 73
- Median household income
- $69,322+27.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,953
- Median home value
- $161,500
- Jobs located here
- 7,780
- Daytime population
- 22,178Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Jennings County, IN growing?
Population estimates put Jennings County at 27,622 people in 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 10,944 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 27.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Jennings County, IN spend?
Households in Jennings County spend about $143.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $63.1M on groceries and $38.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jennings 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 (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Jennings County, IN?
Of the business types scored in Jennings County, auto repair shops (79), auto repair and car care businesses (79) and gas stations (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair shops, that ranks #127 of 2,378 scored counties.
How does Jennings County, IN compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Jennings County is $69,322, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $161,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (26% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (76% 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. 27 of the 56 business types have a score in Jennings County, each ranked against other counties.
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