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Larue County, KY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Larue County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 15,184
- +2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 5,996
- Median household income
- $67,067
- +40.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $183,500
- Jobs located here
- 2,612
- Highest market score
- 71
- Sit-down restaurants, #339 of 2,405 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 15,184 people live in Larue County, in 5,996 households. Population estimates show Larue County grew 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Larue County is $67,067 a year, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 40.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Larue County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 154, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Larue County are for sit-down restaurants (71), restaurants and cafes (71) and auto repair and car care businesses (69). Larue County ranks #339 of 2,405 scored counties for sit-down restaurants.
Larue County is part of the Elizabethtown metro area. For its number of households, Larue County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (53% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Larue County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Larue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurants | 71 | #339 of 2,405 | 19 | 31.7 | $1.1M | 159 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 71 | #363 of 2,405 | 35 | 58.4 | $571K | 154 | 15 |
| Auto repair and car care | 69 | #396 of 2,401 | 22 | 36.7 | $291K | 108 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 67 | #467 of 2,222 | 5 | 8.3 | $4M | 131 | 8 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 65 | #539 of 2,394 | 22 | 36.7 | $274K | 179 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 61 | #471 of 1,771 | 5 | 8.3 | $1.6M | 95 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 61 | #604 of 2,385 | 15 | 25.0 | $320K | 151 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 61 | #719 of 2,358 | 10 | 16.7 | $2.1M | 88 | 8 |
| Auto repair shops | 55 | #983 of 2,378 | 17 | 28.4 | $376K | 85 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 49 | #1,226 of 2,339 | 10 | 16.7 | $480K | 112 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 48 | #1,201 of 2,200 | 7 | 11.7 | $672K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 46 | #1,247 of 2,088 | 5 | 8.3 | $685K | 103 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 42 | #1,415 of 2,261 | 7 | 11.7 | $4.8M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 41 | #1,418 of 2,090 | 8 | 13.3 | $2.5M | 49 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 41 | #1,561 of 2,402 | 16 | 26.7 | $2.1M | 62 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 38 | #1,472 of 2,063 | 6 | 10.0 | $3.3M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 38 | #1,591 of 2,057 | 10 | 16.7 | $1.5M | 63 | 8 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 35 | #1,385 of 1,707 | 7 | 11.7 | $2.2M | 46 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 30 | #1,653 of 2,070 | 7 | 11.7 | $4.8M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 19 | #1,500 of 1,611 | 5 | 8.3 | $427K | 43 | 7 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.7 | $856K | 66 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.7 | $4.5M | 359 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $2M | 204 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $286K | 42 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $2.6M | 90 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $1.6M | 183 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $1.6M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $10M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $7.6M | Too few | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $15.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 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 |
| Laundromats | 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 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 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 Larue 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 | $6.4M | $1,067 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21M | $3,507 | 135 |
| Food away from home | $20M | $3,335 | 82 |
| Groceries | $33.8M | $5,639 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.8M | $801 | 80 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.1M | $356 | 61 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.4M | $571 | 58 |
| Medical and dental services | $6M | $1,004 | 78 |
| Pets | $4.7M | $784 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10M | $1,674 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $18M | $3,006 | 154 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $15.3M | $2,549 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.9M | $1,323 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $82.9M | $13,826 | 83 |
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 Larue County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 15,184+2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 5,996
- Median age
- 41.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 261 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 58
- Median household income
- $67,067+40.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $75,634
- Median home value
- $183,500
- Jobs located here
- 2,612
- Daytime population
- 11,068Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Larue County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Larue County at 15,184 people in 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,996 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 40.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Larue County, KY spend?
Households in Larue County spend about $82.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $33.8M on groceries and $21M on gasoline and other fuels. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Larue County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 154, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Larue County, KY?
Of the business types scored in Larue County, sit-down restaurants (71), restaurants and cafes (71) and auto repair and car care businesses (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For sit-down restaurants, that ranks #339 of 2,405 scored counties.
How does Larue County, KY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Larue County is $67,067, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $183,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (53% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (57% 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. 20 of the 56 business types have a score in Larue County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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