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Lafayette County, WI market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Lafayette County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 17,478
- +5.2% since 2020
- Households
- 6,763
- Median household income
- $76,462
- +26.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $194,500
- Jobs located here
- 5,035
- Highest market score
- 87
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #21 of 2,394 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Lafayette County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Lafayette County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
An estimated 17,478 people live in Lafayette County, in 6,763 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Lafayette County grew 5.2%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Lafayette County is $76,462 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 26.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Lafayette County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (65).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lafayette County are for medical and dental practices (87); fast food and sandwich shops (86); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (83). Lafayette County ranks #21 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
For its number of households, Lafayette County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery and convenience stores (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lafayette County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lafayette 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 | 87 | #21 of 2,394 | 25 | 37.0 | $373K | 244 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 86 | #40 of 2,222 | 5 | 7.4 | $5.1M | 167 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 83 | #92 of 2,210 | 5 | 7.4 | $2.6M | 292 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 74 | #126 of 2,229 | 8 | 11.8 | Index only | 268 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 73 | #187 of 2,088 | 7 | 10.4 | $799K | 121 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 70 | #322 of 2,090 | 6 | 8.9 | $4.3M | 84 | 7 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 66 | #328 of 2,176 | 8 | 11.8 | Index only | 213 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 63 | #424 of 1,769 | 6 | 8.9 | $1.1M | 124 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 62 | #576 of 2,385 | 25 | 37.0 | $261K | 123 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 61 | #524 of 1,889 | 6 | 8.9 | $4.3M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 60 | #726 of 2,378 | 16 | 23.7 | $518K | 116 | 13 |
| Auto repair and car care | 58 | #844 of 2,401 | 29 | 42.9 | $286K | 106 | 15 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 54 | #1,009 of 2,405 | 38 | 56.2 | $672K | 101 | 12 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 54 | #1,034 of 2,405 | 92 | 136.0 | $278K | 75 | 20 |
| Gyms | 51 | #894 of 1,792 | 6 | 8.9 | $932K | 72 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 50 | #1,040 of 2,057 | 8 | 11.8 | $2.2M | 91 | 13 |
| Gas stations | 50 | #1,184 of 2,358 | 15 | 22.2 | $1.4M | 59 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 50 | #1,230 of 2,402 | 31 | 45.8 | $1.3M | 38 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 49 | #1,163 of 2,200 | 9 | 13.3 | $613K | 70 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 46 | #829 of 1,472 | 5 | 7.4 | $218K | 32 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 46 | #1,396 of 2,339 | 19 | 28.1 | $344K | 80 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 45 | #1,203 of 2,070 | 8 | 11.8 | $5M | 54 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 45 | #1,319 of 2,261 | 12 | 17.7 | $3.4M | 43 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 41 | #998 of 1,490 | 6 | 8.9 | $1.6M | 65 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 41 | #1,365 of 2,063 | 13 | 19.2 | $2M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 38 | #1,553 of 2,272 | 12 | 17.7 | $1.1M | 85 | 8 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.9 | $3.2M | 253 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.9 | $2M | 120 | 10 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.9 | $2.1M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.4 | $2.8M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.4 | $2.8M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.4 | $3.1M | 316 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.4 | $5.9M | 49 | 8 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.4 | $5.9M | 124 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.4 | $2.7M | 92 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.4 | $1.8M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.4 | $1.8M | 68 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $1.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $8.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $8.1M | Too few | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $9.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 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 |
| 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 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 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 |
| Physical therapy | 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 |
| 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 Lafayette 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 | $8.3M | $1,225 | 128 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21.2M | $3,135 | 121 |
| Food away from home | $25.5M | $3,777 | 93 |
| Groceries | $40.3M | $5,962 | 94 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.5M | $965 | 96 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.5M | $376 | 65 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.6M | $827 | 84 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.3M | $1,378 | 107 |
| Pets | $5.5M | $816 | 90 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $12.9M | $1,901 | 93 |
| Vehicle insurance | $12.9M | $1,902 | 97 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $17.8M | $2,627 | 87 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.1M | $1,194 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $92.8M | $13,717 | 82 |
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 Lafayette County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 17,478+5.2% since 2020
- Households
- 6,763
- Median age
- 40.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 634 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 27
- Median household income
- $76,462+26.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $92,228
- Median home value
- $194,500
- Jobs located here
- 5,035
- Daytime population
- 13,670Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Lafayette County?
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Questions
How fast is Lafayette County, WI growing?
Population estimates put Lafayette County at 17,478 people in 2025, up 5.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,763 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 26.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Lafayette County, WI spend?
Households in Lafayette County spend about $92.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $40.3M on groceries and $25.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lafayette County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (65).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lafayette County, WI?
Of the business types scored in Lafayette County, medical and dental practices (87); fast food and sandwich shops (86); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (83) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #21 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Lafayette County, WI compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Lafayette County is $76,462, 5% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $194,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery and convenience stores (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (56% 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. 26 of the 56 business types have a score in Lafayette County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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