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Miami County, IN market data

Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Miami County, each scored against other counties.

Population, 2025
34,487
−3.9% since 2020
Households
13,318
Median household income
$61,139
+20.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Median home value
$126,200
Jobs located here
8,510
Highest market score
63
Primary care and pediatrics, #420 of 1,656 scored counties

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Survey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure

What this means

An estimated 34,487 people live in Miami County, in 13,318 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Miami County declined 3.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Miami County is $61,139 a year, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 20.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.

Set against the U.S., households in Miami County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (54).

The highest Groundwork market scores in Miami County are for primary care and pediatric clinics (63), physical therapy clinics (58) and dentists and orthodontists (58). Miami County ranks #420 of 1,656 scored counties for primary care and pediatric clinics.

Miami County is part of the Peru area. For its number of households, Miami County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (58% below the U.S. rate).

All 56 business types in Miami County

Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Miami 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.

Every business type in Miami County, IN, highest Groundwork market score first, with its rank among counties, listings, listings per 10,000 households, spending per listing and official establishments
Business typeScoreRank among countiesListingsPer 10k householdsSpending per listingSpending per listing vs. U.S. (100)Official establishments
Primary care and pediatrics63#420 of 1,65664.5$2.8M16010
Physical therapy58#494 of 1,42253.8$3.4M1424
Dentists and orthodontists58#648 of 1,886129.0$1.4M1446
Gyms, studios and classes55#790 of 2,08896.8$1M155Under 3
Sit-down restaurants55#929 of 2,4054332.3$1.1M15820
Tire shops54#666 of 1,53053.8$2.9M115Under 3
Gyms54#747 of 1,79253.8$1.9M142Under 3
Auto repair and car care54#1,040 of 2,4015339.8$272K10115
Clothing and shoe stores53#914 of 2,08796.8$2.6M204Under 3
Clothing, shoes and laundry52#1,034 of 2,210139.8$1.8M204Under 3
Doctors, dentists and clinics52#1,077 of 2,3946951.8$247K16227
Fast food and sandwich shops51#1,091 of 2,222139.8$3.5M11421
Hair salons51#1,101 of 2,3392015.0$586K136Under 3
Salons, barbers and spas50#1,148 of 2,3853526.3$335K157Under 3
Spas and skin care48#944 of 1,76986.0$1.5M167Under 3
Restaurants and cafes48#1,255 of 2,4059974.3$456K12350
Pet businesses45#1,332 of 2,2001511.3$649K743
Grocery and convenience stores45#1,380 of 2,4022418.0$3.1M928
Grocery stores44#1,205 of 2,07075.3$10.7M1156
Auto repair shops44#1,475 of 2,3783324.8$436K9814
Convenience stores43#1,355 of 2,261107.5$7.5M95Under 3
Real estate agents and brokers42#1,460 of 2,1762015.0Index only1576
Real estate42#1,500 of 2,2292317.3Index only17111
Lawn, cleaning and pest control40#1,249 of 1,77196.8$1.6M9815
Car washes and detailing38#1,033 of 1,45175.3$2.1M82Under 3
Insurance agencies38#1,519 of 2,272139.8$1.8M14014
Coffee shops and cafes36#1,544 of 2,063118.3$4.1M1118
HVAC and plumbing32#1,447 of 1,70796.8$3.6M7610
Landscaping and lawn care31#1,239 of 1,49375.3$2.1M7211
Pizza29#1,827 of 2,0901712.8$2.7M5221
Home repair trades26#1,917 of 2,0572216.5$1.5M6117
Bakeries and dessert shops25#1,733 of 1,8891410.5$3.2M788
Funeral homes22#1,368 of 1,47286.0$249K374
Gas stations21#2,205 of 2,3583324.8$1.1M4719
Roofing and gutters15#1,148 of 1,17796.8$3.6M433
ChiropractorsNot scoredNot scored43.0$4.3M1784
Collision repair and body shopsNot scoredNot scored43.0$3.6M1173
ElectriciansNot scoredNot scored43.0$8.2M684
Pet grooming and boardingNot scoredNot scored43.0$2.4M96Under 3
VeterinariansNot scoredNot scored43.0$2.4M893
BarbershopsNot scoredNot scored32.3$3.9M207Under 3
Nail salonsNot scoredNot scored32.3$3.9M234Under 3
Optometrists and eye careNot scoredNot scored32.3$5.7M1813
Pet storesNot scoredNot scored32.3$3.2M72Under 3
Child care and preschoolsNot scoredNot scored21.5$2.1MToo fewUnder 3
House cleaningNot scoredNot scored21.5$7.4MToo few4
LaundromatsNot scoredNot scored21.5$11.7MToo fewUnder 3
Martial arts and dance studiosNot scoredNot scored21.5$4.6MToo fewUnder 3
Mortgage brokers and lendersNot scoredNot scored21.5Index onlyToo fewUnder 3
Oil change and quick lubeNot scoredNot scored21.5$7.2MToo fewUnder 3
Yoga, Pilates and fitness studiosNot scoredNot scored21.5$4.6MToo fewUnder 3
Dry cleanersNot scoredNot scored10.8$23.3MToo fewUnder 3
Home inspectorsNot scoredNot scored10.8Index onlyToo fewUnder 3
Pest controlNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Property managementNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listed4
Urgent care and walk-in clinicsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3

Household spending in Miami 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).

Annual household spending in Miami County, IN by line, per household, and against the U.S.
Spending lineA year, all householdsPer householdIndex vs. U.S. (100)
Vehicle maintenance and repairs$14.4M$1,081113
Gasoline and other fuels$37.3M$2,803108
Food away from home$45.2M$3,39283
Groceries$74.7M$5,60789
Personal care products and services$11.7M$88088
Child care and other personal services$4.2M$31254
Memberships, classes and admissions$9.3M$69571
Medical and dental services$17.1M$1,28099
Pets$9.7M$73080
Clothing, shoes and related services$23.3M$1,75185
Vehicle insurance$22.8M$1,71488
Home repairs, maintenance and insurance$32.7M$2,45481
Lawn care, cleaning and other household services$14.8M$1,11079
Rent and homeowner costs$170.7M$12,81877

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 Miami County

Population, 2025 estimate
34,487−3.9% since 2020
Households
13,318
Median age
41.8
Homes lived in by their owners
76%
Vehicles per household
1.9
Land area
374 sq. mi.
People per square mile
96
Median household income
$61,139+20.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Average household income
$77,345
Median home value
$126,200
Jobs located here
8,510
Daytime population
29,652Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here

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Miami County is part of the Peru, IN area.

Questions

How fast is Miami County, IN growing?

Population estimates put Miami County at 34,487 people in 2025, down 3.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 13,318 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 20.7%, before inflation.

How much do households in Miami County, IN spend?

Households in Miami County spend about $170.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $74.7M on groceries and $45.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Miami County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (54).

Which business types have the highest market scores in Miami County, IN?

Of the business types scored in Miami County, primary care and pediatric clinics (63), physical therapy clinics (58) and dentists and orthodontists (58) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For primary care and pediatric clinics, that ranks #420 of 1,656 scored counties.

How does Miami County, IN compare with the U.S.?

Median household income in Miami County is $61,139, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $126,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (58% 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. 35 of the 56 business types have a score in Miami County, each ranked against other counties.

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