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LaGrange County, IN market data
How LaGrange County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 41,305
- +1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 12,897
- Median household income
- $84,487
- +31.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $255,900
- Jobs located here
- 15,060
- Highest market score
- 84
- Fast food and sandwich shops, #69 of 2,222 scored counties
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What this means
LaGrange County has an estimated 41,305 people and 12,897 households. Population estimates show LaGrange County grew 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in LaGrange County is $84,487, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 31.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in LaGrange County runs highest on medical and dental services (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (71).
Of the business types scored in LaGrange County, fast food and sandwich shops (84); gyms and studios (81); and salons, barbers and spas (81) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For fast food and sandwich shops, that ranks #69 of 2,222 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet stores (4.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (74% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in LaGrange County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares LaGrange 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 84 | #69 of 2,222 | 10 | 7.8 | $5.2M | 169 | 10 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 81 | #55 of 2,088 | 6 | 4.7 | $2M | 298 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 81 | #56 of 2,385 | 19 | 14.7 | $693K | 326 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 81 | #59 of 1,886 | 9 | 7.0 | $2.1M | 212 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 81 | #64 of 2,339 | 13 | 10.1 | $1M | 235 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 80 | #61 of 1,769 | 5 | 3.9 | $2.6M | 301 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 75 | #156 of 1,656 | 7 | 5.4 | $2.7M | 150 | 10 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 74 | #99 of 2,176 | 11 | 8.5 | Index only | 309 | 5 |
| Pizza | 74 | #202 of 2,090 | 10 | 7.8 | $5.2M | 102 | 10 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 74 | #266 of 2,405 | 48 | 37.2 | $1.1M | 162 | 19 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 74 | #277 of 2,405 | 111 | 86.1 | $465K | 125 | 36 |
| Real estate | 73 | #137 of 2,229 | 13 | 10.1 | Index only | 329 | 9 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 64 | #590 of 2,394 | 80 | 62.0 | $234K | 154 | 29 |
| Convenience stores | 63 | #658 of 2,261 | 12 | 9.3 | $6.6M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 59 | #716 of 2,070 | 8 | 6.2 | $10M | 107 | 6 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 58 | #552 of 1,707 | 5 | 3.9 | $7.2M | 151 | 17 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 58 | #886 of 2,402 | 35 | 27.1 | $2.3M | 67 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 56 | #914 of 2,272 | 12 | 9.3 | $1.6M | 129 | 5 |
| Tire shops | 55 | #643 of 1,530 | 5 | 3.9 | $2.5M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 54 | #826 of 2,057 | 13 | 10.1 | $2.8M | 114 | 29 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 54 | #974 of 2,210 | 28 | 21.7 | $922K | 105 | 7 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 53 | #953 of 2,087 | 21 | 16.3 | $1.2M | 97 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 51 | #811 of 1,771 | 10 | 7.8 | $1.6M | 97 | 18 |
| Chiropractors | 48 | #797 of 1,490 | 8 | 6.2 | $2.3M | 98 | 9 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 47 | #1,153 of 2,063 | 20 | 15.5 | $2.6M | 70 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 46 | #1,376 of 2,401 | 48 | 37.2 | $265K | 99 | 22 |
| Pet businesses | 45 | #1,347 of 2,200 | 23 | 17.8 | $488K | 56 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 36 | #1,810 of 2,378 | 32 | 24.8 | $397K | 89 | 20 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 34 | #1,519 of 1,889 | 21 | 16.3 | $2.5M | 59 | 10 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 28 | #1,323 of 1,493 | 10 | 7.8 | $1.6M | 55 | 18 |
| Gas stations | 27 | #2,066 of 2,358 | 29 | 22.5 | $1.1M | 46 | 17 |
| Pet stores | 26 | #847 of 974 | 12 | 9.3 | $935K | 21 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 23 | #1,094 of 1,177 | 8 | 6.2 | $4.5M | 53 | 12 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $4.7M | 149 | 4 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $2.8M | 103 | 6 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $4.2M | 168 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $1.8M | 177 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $594K | 87 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $4M | 304 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $4M | 196 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $6.4M | Too few | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $12.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $9.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $13.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | 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 |
| House cleaning | 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 |
| 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 LaGrange 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 | $12.7M | $985 | 103 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $32M | $2,484 | 96 |
| Food away from home | $51.6M | $4,002 | 98 |
| Groceries | $79.8M | $6,184 | 98 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.2M | $1,021 | 102 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.3M | $413 | 71 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $11.9M | $919 | 93 |
| Medical and dental services | $18.7M | $1,453 | 113 |
| Pets | $11.2M | $870 | 96 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $25.8M | $2,003 | 97 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19.5M | $1,509 | 77 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $36M | $2,793 | 93 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $16.2M | $1,259 | 89 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $185.2M | $14,361 | 86 |
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 LaGrange County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 41,305+1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 12,897
- Median age
- 33.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 83%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 380 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 107
- Median household income
- $84,487+31.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $103,708
- Median home value
- $255,900
- Jobs located here
- 15,060
- Daytime population
- 40,435Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is LaGrange County, IN growing?
Population estimates put LaGrange County at 41,305 people in 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 12,897 households. Median household income rose 31.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in LaGrange County, IN spend?
Households in LaGrange County spend about $185.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $79.8M on groceries and $51.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in LaGrange County spend the most on medical and dental services (an index of 113, 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 LaGrange County, IN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in LaGrange County are for fast food and sandwich shops (84); gyms and studios (81); and salons, barbers and spas (81). LaGrange County ranks #69 of 2,222 scored counties for fast food and sandwich shops.
How does LaGrange County, IN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in LaGrange County is $84,487 a year, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $255,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, LaGrange County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet stores (4.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (74% 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. 33 of the 56 business types have a score in LaGrange County, each ranked against other counties.
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