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Lawrence County, IN market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Lawrence County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 45,568
- +1.2% since 2020
- Households
- 19,135
- Median household income
- $66,468
- +24.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $175,000
- Jobs located here
- 12,745
- Highest market score
- 78
- Auto repair and car care, #167 of 2,401 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 45,568 people live in Lawrence County, in 19,135 households. Population estimates put the population change in Lawrence County from 2020 to 2025 at +1.2%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Lawrence County is $66,468 a year, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 24.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Lawrence County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (59).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lawrence County are for auto repair and car care businesses (78), auto repair shops (77) and collision repair and body shops (76). Lawrence County ranks #167 of 2,401 scored counties for auto repair and car care businesses.
Lawrence County is part of the Bedford area. For its number of households, Lawrence County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet grooming and boarding businesses (58% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for spas and skin care studios (55% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lawrence County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lawrence 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 and car care | 78 | #167 of 2,401 | 66 | 34.5 | $343K | 128 | 16 |
| Auto repair shops | 77 | #170 of 2,378 | 37 | 19.3 | $612K | 138 | 13 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 76 | #125 of 1,327 | 6 | 3.1 | $3.8M | 122 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 76 | #168 of 2,063 | 8 | 4.2 | $8.5M | 228 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 76 | #216 of 2,405 | 56 | 29.3 | $1.2M | 182 | 16 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 75 | #231 of 2,405 | 110 | 57.5 | $615K | 166 | 43 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 71 | #241 of 1,889 | 11 | 5.7 | $6.2M | 149 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 70 | #434 of 2,402 | 26 | 13.6 | $4.2M | 124 | 8 |
| Spas and skin care | 68 | #261 of 1,769 | 10 | 5.2 | $1.7M | 198 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 64 | #403 of 1,656 | 10 | 5.2 | $2.5M | 140 | 21 |
| Car washes and detailing | 63 | #399 of 1,451 | 9 | 4.7 | $2.5M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 63 | #624 of 2,222 | 22 | 11.5 | $3.1M | 101 | 22 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 62 | #503 of 1,886 | 16 | 8.4 | $1.6M | 158 | 13 |
| Chiropractors | 61 | #444 of 1,490 | 10 | 5.2 | $2.5M | 104 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 61 | #611 of 2,385 | 57 | 29.8 | $305K | 143 | 12 |
| Convenience stores | 61 | #708 of 2,261 | 13 | 6.8 | $8.4M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #683 of 2,339 | 35 | 18.3 | $496K | 115 | 7 |
| Barbershops | 56 | #540 of 1,356 | 7 | 3.7 | $2.5M | 132 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 56 | #582 of 1,485 | 6 | 3.1 | $2.4M | 90 | 4 |
| Pizza | 56 | #804 of 2,090 | 17 | 8.9 | $4M | 78 | 22 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 56 | #816 of 2,087 | 20 | 10.5 | $1.7M | 136 | 10 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 56 | #863 of 2,210 | 28 | 14.6 | $1.2M | 140 | 10 |
| Grocery stores | 54 | #884 of 2,070 | 12 | 6.3 | $9.1M | 98 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 53 | #1,029 of 2,358 | 27 | 14.1 | $2.2M | 91 | 27 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 53 | #1,047 of 2,394 | 117 | 61.1 | $213K | 140 | 49 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 51 | #630 of 1,334 | 7 | 3.7 | $2M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 51 | #803 of 1,771 | 12 | 6.3 | $1.8M | 108 | 21 |
| Pet businesses | 48 | #1,221 of 2,200 | 28 | 14.6 | $522K | 59 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 47 | #784 of 1,472 | 6 | 3.1 | $491K | 72 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 46 | #822 of 1,493 | 9 | 4.7 | $2.4M | 82 | 14 |
| Child care and preschools | 46 | #939 of 1,611 | 10 | 5.2 | $653K | 65 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 44 | #1,372 of 2,176 | 32 | 16.7 | Index only | 144 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 43 | #1,374 of 2,057 | 24 | 12.5 | $2M | 81 | 25 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 43 | #1,386 of 2,088 | 24 | 12.5 | $593K | 90 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 43 | #1,458 of 2,229 | 45 | 23.5 | Index only | 128 | 16 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 39 | #629 of 887 | 5 | 2.6 | Index only | 128 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 39 | #927 of 1,302 | 9 | 4.7 | $2.8M | 88 | 6 |
| Gyms | 36 | #1,353 of 1,792 | 16 | 8.4 | $890K | 68 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 33 | #937 of 1,177 | 7 | 3.7 | $6.8M | 80 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 33 | #1,429 of 1,707 | 15 | 7.8 | $3.2M | 66 | 16 |
| Insurance agencies | 32 | #1,747 of 2,272 | 32 | 16.7 | $1.1M | 88 | 23 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 28 | #1,233 of 1,461 | 11 | 5.7 | $1.3M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 23 | #880 of 974 | 6 | 3.1 | $2.4M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | Index only | 24 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $4.3M | 260 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | Index only | 113 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $7.2M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $8.3M | 345 | 5 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $7.5M | 301 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $17.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $23.7M | Too few | 9 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $17.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $22.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $14.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 7 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Lawrence 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 | $22.6M | $1,183 | 124 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $58.5M | $3,056 | 118 |
| Food away from home | $67.7M | $3,538 | 87 |
| Groceries | $109.6M | $5,728 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $17.4M | $908 | 90 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.5M | $341 | 59 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $14.2M | $744 | 76 |
| Medical and dental services | $24.9M | $1,301 | 101 |
| Pets | $14.6M | $764 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $34.5M | $1,805 | 88 |
| Vehicle insurance | $35.5M | $1,854 | 95 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $47.3M | $2,473 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $21.7M | $1,132 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $250.4M | $13,088 | 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 Lawrence County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 45,568+1.2% since 2020
- Households
- 19,135
- Median age
- 42.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 81%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 449 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 100
- Median household income
- $66,468+24.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $82,010
- Median home value
- $175,000
- Jobs located here
- 12,745
- Daytime population
- 38,519Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lawrence County, IN growing?
Population estimates put Lawrence County at 45,568 people in 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 19,135 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 24.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Lawrence County, IN spend?
Households in Lawrence County spend about $250.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $109.6M on groceries and $67.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lawrence County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lawrence County, IN?
Of the business types scored in Lawrence County, auto repair and car care businesses (78), auto repair shops (77) and collision repair and body shops (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair and car care businesses, that ranks #167 of 2,401 scored counties.
How does Lawrence County, IN compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Lawrence County is $66,468, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $175,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet grooming and boarding businesses (58% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for spas and skin care studios (55% 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. 43 of the 56 business types have a score in Lawrence County, each ranked against other counties.
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