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Cass County, MI market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Cass County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 51,677
- +0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 21,207
- Median household income
- $70,443
- +27.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $218,000
- Jobs located here
- 10,356
- Highest market score
- 82
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #71 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 51,677 people live in Cass County, in 21,207 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Cass County grew 0.2%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Cass County is $70,443 a year, 13% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 27.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Cass County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (69).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Cass County are for medical and dental practices (82), primary care and pediatric clinics (81) and fast food and sandwich shops (80). Cass County ranks #71 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
Cass County is part of the South Bend-Mishawaka metro area. For its number of households, Cass County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for landscaping and lawn care companies (88% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (72% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Cass County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Cass 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 | 82 | #71 of 2,394 | 50 | 23.6 | $592K | 388 | 17 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 81 | #77 of 1,656 | 6 | 2.8 | $4.9M | 277 | 10 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 80 | #116 of 2,222 | 9 | 4.2 | $9M | 293 | 17 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 79 | #75 of 2,385 | 34 | 16.0 | $605K | 285 | 7 |
| Hair salons | 79 | #86 of 2,339 | 20 | 9.4 | $1M | 239 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 79 | #144 of 2,405 | 98 | 46.2 | $822K | 222 | 50 |
| Pizza | 78 | #115 of 2,090 | 10 | 4.7 | $8.1M | 159 | 17 |
| Chiropractors | 77 | #96 of 1,490 | 7 | 3.3 | $4.2M | 177 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 77 | #106 of 2,088 | 19 | 9.0 | $969K | 146 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 76 | #136 of 1,889 | 9 | 4.2 | $9M | 216 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 76 | #208 of 2,405 | 50 | 23.6 | $1.6M | 243 | 26 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 75 | #107 of 1,707 | 5 | 2.4 | $11.4M | 239 | 8 |
| Auto repair shops | 75 | #205 of 2,378 | 35 | 16.5 | $694K | 156 | 16 |
| Auto repair and car care | 75 | #221 of 2,401 | 55 | 25.9 | $442K | 165 | 25 |
| Gyms | 74 | #146 of 1,792 | 11 | 5.2 | $1.7M | 129 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 73 | #136 of 2,057 | 15 | 7.1 | $3.8M | 156 | 14 |
| Tire shops | 73 | #206 of 1,530 | 6 | 2.8 | $4.1M | 162 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 73 | #272 of 2,087 | 11 | 5.2 | $3.7M | 295 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 73 | #283 of 2,210 | 17 | 8.0 | $2.4M | 276 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 72 | #165 of 1,769 | 8 | 3.8 | $2.6M | 294 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 71 | #185 of 1,327 | 5 | 2.4 | $4.9M | 158 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 71 | #372 of 2,070 | 10 | 4.7 | $12.6M | 136 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 70 | #253 of 1,611 | 6 | 2.8 | $1.4M | 140 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 70 | #301 of 2,063 | 15 | 7.1 | $5.4M | 145 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 67 | #514 of 2,261 | 13 | 6.1 | $9.7M | 123 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 67 | #523 of 2,402 | 32 | 15.1 | $3.9M | 116 | 11 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 64 | #278 of 1,334 | 7 | 3.3 | $2.6M | 130 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 59 | #792 of 2,358 | 25 | 11.8 | $2.5M | 103 | 20 |
| Insurance agencies | 58 | #831 of 2,272 | 18 | 8.5 | $2.1M | 165 | 15 |
| Pet businesses | 53 | #950 of 2,200 | 23 | 10.8 | $766K | 87 | 11 |
| Real estate | 51 | #1,034 of 2,229 | 39 | 18.4 | Index only | 174 | 23 |
| Veterinarians | 49 | #764 of 1,485 | 7 | 3.3 | $2.5M | 92 | 7 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 48 | #1,155 of 2,176 | 37 | 17.4 | Index only | 145 | 13 |
| Roofing and gutters | 47 | #656 of 1,177 | 7 | 3.3 | $8.1M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 47 | #807 of 1,461 | 10 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 69 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 25 | #1,676 of 1,771 | 24 | 11.3 | $1.1M | 64 | 35 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 19 | #1,449 of 1,493 | 19 | 9.0 | $1.4M | 46 | 30 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.9 | $6.1M | 241 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.9 | $7.4M | 753 | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.9 | $6.4M | 101 | 5 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $6.9M | 364 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $19M | 158 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $1.2M | 170 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $13.7M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $6.9M | 411 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $9.9M | 315 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $5.9M | 130 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $24.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $25.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $29.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $18.4M | Too few | 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 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 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 Cass 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 | $24.3M | $1,146 | 120 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $61.4M | $2,896 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $80.6M | $3,799 | 93 |
| Groceries | $126.2M | $5,950 | 94 |
| Personal care products and services | $20.6M | $971 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.4M | $398 | 69 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $18.4M | $868 | 88 |
| Medical and dental services | $29.6M | $1,397 | 108 |
| Pets | $17.6M | $830 | 91 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $41.2M | $1,945 | 95 |
| Vehicle insurance | $37.2M | $1,754 | 90 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $57M | $2,686 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $25.8M | $1,215 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $293.4M | $13,834 | 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 Cass County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 51,677+0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 21,207
- Median age
- 45.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 82%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 490 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 105
- Median household income
- $70,443+27.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $95,850
- Median home value
- $218,000
- Jobs located here
- 10,356
- Daytime population
- 39,419Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Cass County, MI growing?
Population estimates put Cass County at 51,677 people in 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 21,207 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 27.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Cass County, MI spend?
Households in Cass County spend about $293.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $126.2M on groceries and $80.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Cass County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (69).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Cass County, MI?
Of the business types scored in Cass County, medical and dental practices (82), primary care and pediatric clinics (81) and fast food and sandwich shops (80) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #71 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Cass County, MI compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Cass County is $70,443, 13% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $218,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for landscaping and lawn care companies (88% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (72% 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. 37 of the 56 business types have a score in Cass County, each ranked against other counties.
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