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LaPorte County, IN market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in LaPorte County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 111,294
- −0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 43,633
- Median household income
- $71,055
- +32.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $195,500
- Jobs located here
- 39,820
- Highest market score
- 74
- Chiropractors, #150 of 1,490 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 111,294 people live in LaPorte County, in 43,633 households. Population estimates put the population change in LaPorte County from 2020 to 2025 at −0.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in LaPorte County is $71,055 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 32.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in LaPorte County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (64).
The highest Groundwork market scores in LaPorte County are for chiropractors (74), tire shops (74) and physical therapy clinics (71). LaPorte County ranks #150 of 1,490 scored counties for chiropractors.
LaPorte County is part of the Michigan City-La Porte metro area. For its number of households, LaPorte County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (62% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for chiropractors (44% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in LaPorte County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares LaPorte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractors | 74 | #150 of 1,490 | 13 | 3.0 | $4.6M | 191 | 8 |
| Tire shops | 74 | #174 of 1,530 | 10 | 2.3 | $4.7M | 190 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | 71 | #200 of 1,422 | 17 | 3.9 | $3.5M | 146 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 70 | #161 of 1,334 | 12 | 2.8 | $2.9M | 146 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 68 | #493 of 2,402 | 64 | 14.7 | $4M | 118 | 17 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 63 | #478 of 2,088 | 39 | 8.9 | $904K | 137 | 15 |
| Convenience stores | 62 | #670 of 2,261 | 26 | 6.0 | $9.9M | 125 | Under 3 |
| Property management | 61 | #270 of 910 | 6 | 1.4 | Index only | 177 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 61 | #645 of 2,070 | 22 | 5.0 | $11.7M | 125 | 15 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 59 | #503 of 1,461 | 12 | 2.8 | $2.9M | 115 | 8 |
| Electricians | 58 | #397 of 1,160 | 9 | 2.1 | $12.6M | 105 | 15 |
| Spas and skin care | 57 | #614 of 1,769 | 32 | 7.3 | $1.3M | 147 | 8 |
| Gyms | 57 | #637 of 1,792 | 23 | 5.3 | $1.5M | 118 | 12 |
| Hair salons | 57 | #806 of 2,339 | 74 | 17.0 | $559K | 130 | 23 |
| Auto repair shops | 56 | #891 of 2,378 | 87 | 19.9 | $546K | 123 | 50 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 54 | #573 of 1,302 | 14 | 3.2 | $4.2M | 136 | 11 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 54 | #780 of 1,889 | 34 | 7.8 | $4.8M | 115 | 19 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 54 | #787 of 1,886 | 45 | 10.3 | $1.3M | 134 | 32 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 54 | #847 of 2,063 | 37 | 8.5 | $4.4M | 118 | 19 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 54 | #932 of 2,385 | 145 | 33.2 | $285K | 134 | 33 |
| Auto repair and car care | 54 | #1,024 of 2,401 | 159 | 36.4 | $299K | 111 | 66 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 53 | #732 of 1,656 | 25 | 5.7 | $2.4M | 134 | 74 |
| Pet stores | 52 | #438 of 974 | 8 | 1.8 | $4.4M | 97 | 3 |
| Nail salons | 51 | #655 of 1,328 | 20 | 4.6 | $2.1M | 124 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 51 | #672 of 1,356 | 18 | 4.1 | $2.3M | 122 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 49 | #752 of 1,451 | 22 | 5.0 | $2.2M | 86 | 7 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 48 | #468 of 887 | 8 | 1.8 | Index only | 189 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 48 | #1,217 of 2,222 | 57 | 13.1 | $2.8M | 93 | 79 |
| Pet businesses | 47 | #1,232 of 2,200 | 46 | 10.5 | $764K | 87 | 25 |
| Laundromats | 45 | #444 of 785 | 6 | 1.4 | $13.7M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 45 | #1,412 of 2,394 | 308 | 70.6 | $193K | 127 | 134 |
| Veterinarians | 44 | #886 of 1,485 | 15 | 3.4 | $2.3M | 86 | 14 |
| Pizza | 44 | #1,269 of 2,090 | 42 | 9.6 | $3.8M | 76 | 79 |
| Home repair trades | 44 | #1,317 of 2,057 | 53 | 12.1 | $2.1M | 88 | 60 |
| Real estate | 44 | #1,397 of 2,229 | 101 | 23.1 | Index only | 135 | 33 |
| Funeral homes | 43 | #893 of 1,472 | 15 | 3.4 | $448K | 66 | 10 |
| Insurance agencies | 43 | #1,358 of 2,272 | 53 | 12.1 | $1.4M | 110 | 30 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 42 | #853 of 1,327 | 19 | 4.4 | $2.5M | 81 | 13 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 42 | #1,467 of 2,176 | 83 | 19.0 | Index only | 130 | 24 |
| Roofing and gutters | 41 | #788 of 1,177 | 14 | 3.2 | $8.1M | 96 | 10 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 41 | #1,571 of 2,405 | 438 | 100.4 | $369K | 99 | 190 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 39 | #1,238 of 1,707 | 30 | 6.9 | $3.8M | 79 | 35 |
| Gas stations | 37 | #1,705 of 2,358 | 71 | 16.3 | $1.7M | 72 | 57 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 37 | #1,761 of 2,405 | 246 | 56.4 | $657K | 99 | 90 |
| Child care and preschools | 33 | #1,267 of 1,611 | 25 | 5.7 | $648K | 65 | 25 |
| House cleaning | 32 | #727 of 847 | 12 | 2.8 | $4.3M | 67 | 17 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 29 | #1,297 of 1,493 | 26 | 6.0 | $2M | 68 | 46 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 27 | #1,634 of 1,771 | 42 | 9.6 | $1.2M | 73 | 67 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 27 | #1,920 of 2,210 | 114 | 26.1 | $721K | 82 | 62 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 25 | #1,844 of 2,087 | 92 | 21.1 | $894K | 70 | 62 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | Index only | 56 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $11.9M | 86 | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $12.9M | 126 | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $8.8M | 217 | 12 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | $41.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | $29.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in LaPorte 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 | $47.5M | $1,088 | 114 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $121.3M | $2,779 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $161.5M | $3,702 | 91 |
| Groceries | $256.5M | $5,880 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $41.3M | $947 | 94 |
| Child care and other personal services | $16.2M | $371 | 64 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $35.2M | $808 | 82 |
| Medical and dental services | $59.5M | $1,364 | 106 |
| Pets | $35.2M | $806 | 89 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $82.2M | $1,885 | 92 |
| Vehicle insurance | $73.5M | $1,684 | 86 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $113.2M | $2,595 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $51.5M | $1,181 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $590.5M | $13,533 | 81 |
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 LaPorte County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 111,294−0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 43,633
- Median age
- 41.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 598 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 187
- Median household income
- $71,055+32.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $89,682
- Median home value
- $195,500
- Jobs located here
- 39,820
- Daytime population
- 107,276Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is LaPorte County, IN growing?
Population estimates put LaPorte County at 111,294 people in 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 43,633 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 32.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in LaPorte County, IN spend?
Households in LaPorte County spend about $590.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $256.5M on groceries and $161.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in LaPorte County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (64).
Which business types have the highest market scores in LaPorte County, IN?
Of the business types scored in LaPorte County, chiropractors (74), tire shops (74) and physical therapy clinics (71) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For chiropractors, that ranks #150 of 1,490 scored counties.
How does LaPorte County, IN compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in LaPorte County is $71,055, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $195,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (62% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for chiropractors (44% 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. 50 of the 56 business types have a score in LaPorte County, each ranked against other counties.
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