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Parke County, IN market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Parke County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 16,642
- +3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 6,147
- Median household income
- $68,485
- +30.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $151,200
- Jobs located here
- 3,269
- Highest market score
- 84
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #50 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 16,642 people live in Parke County, in 6,147 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Parke County grew 3.0%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Parke County is $68,485 a year, 15% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 30.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Parke County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (57).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Parke County are for medical and dental practices (84), auto repair shops (82) and auto repair and car care businesses (80). Parke County ranks #50 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
For its number of households, Parke County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (64% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (67% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Parke County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Parke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 84 | #50 of 2,394 | 17 | 27.7 | $472K | 309 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 82 | #76 of 2,378 | 7 | 11.4 | $941K | 212 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 80 | #125 of 2,401 | 18 | 29.3 | $366K | 136 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 78 | #96 of 2,385 | 8 | 13.0 | $696K | 327 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 76 | #130 of 2,339 | 7 | 11.4 | $795K | 185 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 74 | #257 of 2,210 | 5 | 8.1 | $2.2M | 251 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 67 | #495 of 2,405 | 51 | 83.0 | $422K | 114 | 15 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 62 | #684 of 2,405 | 29 | 47.2 | $742K | 112 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 56 | #771 of 2,063 | 5 | 8.1 | $4.3M | 116 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 56 | #942 of 2,402 | 12 | 19.5 | $2.9M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 53 | #1,028 of 2,261 | 6 | 9.8 | $5.9M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 51 | #1,000 of 2,090 | 8 | 13.0 | $2.7M | 53 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 45 | #1,279 of 2,272 | 7 | 11.4 | $1.5M | 117 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 36 | #1,693 of 2,200 | 9 | 14.6 | $519K | 59 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 32 | #1,572 of 1,889 | 8 | 13.0 | $2.7M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 31 | #1,922 of 2,358 | 11 | 17.9 | $1.5M | 65 | 15 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | $243K | 36 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | $8.8M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | $1.1M | 171 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | $1.7M | 104 | 12 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | Index only | 465 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | Index only | 370 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $2.2M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $3.7M | 290 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $2.7M | 272 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $5.1M | 212 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $5.1M | 108 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $2.3M | 79 | 12 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $1.6M | 34 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $2.7M | 150 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $4M | Too few | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $10.8M | Too few | 6 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $11M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 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 |
| Home inspectors | 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 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 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 |
| 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 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 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 |
Household spending in Parke 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 | $6.6M | $1,071 | 112 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $16.9M | $2,756 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $21.5M | $3,500 | 86 |
| Groceries | $35.1M | $5,717 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.6M | $905 | 90 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2M | $331 | 57 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.5M | $737 | 75 |
| Medical and dental services | $8M | $1,304 | 101 |
| Pets | $4.7M | $760 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11M | $1,795 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.3M | $1,679 | 86 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $15.4M | $2,508 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7M | $1,134 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $80.6M | $13,114 | 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 Parke County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,642+3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 6,147
- Median age
- 42.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 82%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 445 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 37
- Median household income
- $68,485+30.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $81,742
- Median home value
- $151,200
- Jobs located here
- 3,269
- Daytime population
- 13,458Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Parke County, IN growing?
Population estimates put Parke County at 16,642 people in 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,147 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 30.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Parke County, IN spend?
Households in Parke County spend about $80.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $35.1M on groceries and $21.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Parke County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Parke County, IN?
Of the business types scored in Parke County, medical and dental practices (84), auto repair shops (82) and auto repair and car care businesses (80) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #50 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Parke County, IN compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Parke County is $68,485, 15% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $151,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (64% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (67% 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. 16 of the 56 business types have a score in Parke County, each ranked against other counties.
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