LaGrange County, Indiana: commercial real estate data.
LaGrange County, Indiana had an estimated 41,122 residents on July 1, 2024, up 1.7 percent since the 2020 census base of 40,443, across 380 square miles. County output reached $2.47 bn in 2024, 977 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 20 7(a) approvals worth $21.0 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
LaGrange County
How many people live in LaGrange County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202440,805
- Households12,897
- Average household size3.16
- Median household income$84,487
- Median age32.7
- Median gross rent$839 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$255,900
- Home value to household income3.0 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income11.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher11.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree3.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over24,041
- Population under 1812,952
- Share under 1831.7 percent
- Population 65 and over5,945
- Share 65 and over14.6 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6421,908
- Civilian labor force19,116
- Unemployment rate4.2 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over68.6 percent
- Rank by population among Indiana counties37th of 92
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1192nd of 3,222
LaGrange County is the 37th largest of 92 Indiana counties by population. A median home costs 3.0 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 31.7 percent against 14.6 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is LaGrange County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202441,122
- Census 2020 base population40,443
- Population change since the 2020 census base1.68 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024143
- Births, 2024687
- Deaths, 2024286
- Natural change, 2024401
- Net domestic migration, 2024-297
- Net international migration, 202437
- Total net migration, 2024-260
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-1,082
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1276th of 3,144
The county has grown 1.68 percent since the 2020 census base. Births exceeded deaths in 2024 by more than net migration took away, so the population grew even though more people left than moved in.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to LaGrange County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving764
- People arriving, from those returns1,574
- Tax returns filed by households leaving809
- Net household movement-45
- Adjusted gross income arriving$45.9 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-8.2 m
- Average income of an arriving household$60,020
- Average income of a leaving household$66,857
- Largest single originElkhart County (169 households)
- Largest single destinationElkhart County (179 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart County | 169 | 415 | $12.3 m |
| Noble County | 139 | 287 | $7.5 m |
| St. Joseph County | 65 | 147 | $3.5 m |
| Allen County | 51 | 88 | $3.7 m |
| Steuben County | 45 | 89 | $2.3 m |
| DeKalb County | 24 | 46 | $1.4 m |
Households arriving report $6,837 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Elkhart County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the LaGrange County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$2.47 bn
- County GDP, 2023$2.32 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20246.7 percent
- GDP change over five years43.1 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Indiana areas BEA publishes37th of 92
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1110th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$60,612
Output grew 6.7 percent in the latest year and 43.1 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in LaGrange County
- Covered employment, annual average14,765
- Establishments reporting1,037
- Average annual pay$53,284
- Average weekly wage$1,025
- Manufacturing, employment6,995
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$61,432
- Retail trade, employment1,251
- Retail trade, average annual pay$36,262
- Accommodation and food services, employment997
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$18,221
- Construction, employment978
- Construction, average annual pay$63,517
- Wholesale trade, employment749
- Other services, except public administration, employment404
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6,995 | 199 | $61,432 |
| Retail trade | 1,251 | 141 | $36,262 |
| Accommodation and food services | 997 | 69 | $18,221 |
| Construction | 978 | 158 | $63,517 |
| Wholesale trade | 749 | 62 | $48,737 |
| Other services, except public administration | 404 | 66 | $45,464 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 275 | 39 | $42,296 |
| Finance and insurance | 239 | 26 | $67,771 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 6,995 jobs, 47.4 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in LaGrange County?
- Establishments, all industries977
- Employment at those establishments13,799
- Annual payroll$709.3 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents23.9
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in LaGrange County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024136
- Declared construction value permitted$26.9 m
- Single family units authorized136
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$197,794
- Units authorized per 1,000 households10.5
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in LaGrange County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded20
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$21.0 m
- Average 7(a) approval$1,048,195
- Median 7(a) approval$505,050
- 10th percentile approval$149,260
- 90th percentile approval$2,307,120
- Largest single approval$5,000,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)367
- Jobs per approval18.4
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active13
- Distinct industries receiving approvals13
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer25.0 percent
- Loans on real estate terms5
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter12
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- Leading industry by approval countAll Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (4)
- Most active lenderFirst Federal Savings Bank (4)
- 504 approvals recorded11
- 504 gross approval dollars$6.7 m
- Average 504 approval$608,909
- Median 504 approval$633,000
- Distinct CDCs active3
- 504 jobs per approval10.2
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved16.7
- Most active CDCCommunity Development Corporation of Fort Wayne (5)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$27.7 m
The average approval of $1,048,195 sits well above the median of $505,050, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 25.0 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in LaGrange County
Do SBA loans in LaGrange County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded3
- Paid in full3
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full3
- Status: Cancelled7
- Status: Exempt from disclosure9
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 3 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in LaGrange County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending4
- Shipshewana, approvals8
- Howe, approvals5
- Lagrange, approvals4
- Wolcottville, approvals3
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Shipshewana | 8 | $7,840,000 |
| Howe | 5 | $2,928,100 |
| Lagrange | 4 | $8,263,800 |
| Wolcottville | 3 | $1,932,000 |
Shipshewana accounts for 8 approvals against 5 in Howe. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is LaGrange County?
- Land area380 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Indiana counties59th of 92
- Width, east to west24 mi
- Height, north to south16.3 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land107
- Establishments per square mile2.57
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in LaGrange County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Lagrange County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 180125
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book3
- Of those, participating in the NFIP3
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in LaGrange County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/LZone 1
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Lagrange County (community 180125), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places LaGrange County in radon zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202440,805
- Households12,897
- Average household size3.16
- Median household income$84,487
- Median age32.7
Common questions
LaGrange County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in LaGrange County, Indiana?
The Census Bureau estimates 41,122 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 40,805, in 12,897 households, ranking 37th of 92 Indiana counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is LaGrange County's population growing?
The population has grown 1.68 percent since the 2020 census base of 40,443, to 41,122 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 687 births against 286 deaths, with net migration of -260. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in LaGrange County?
$84,487. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $255,900, which is 3.0 times income, and median gross rent is $839 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in LaGrange County?
977 establishments, employing 13,799 people with an annual payroll of $709.3 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in LaGrange County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 6,995 jobs, 47.4 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 14,765 jobs at an average annual pay of $53,284, or $1,025 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in LaGrange County?
20 7(a) approvals totaling $21.0 m since FY2020, across 13 lenders, with a median approval of $505,050, plus 11 504 approvals worth $6.7 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in LaGrange County?
136 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $26.9 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for LaGrange County?
Zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to LaGrange County come from?
The largest single origin is Elkhart County, with 169 households. Arriving households report an average income of $60,020 against $66,857 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for LaGrange County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for LaGrange County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
LaGrange County
Cities and places in LaGrange.
13 Census places lie wholly or partly in LaGrange County. All 13 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagrange | town | 2,790 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Wolcottville | town | 1,143 | 3 | 46.6 percent here, 53.4 percent Noble County |
| Topeka | town | 1,137 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Howe | CDP | 1,092 | 5 | Wholly in this county |
| Shipshewana | town | 822 | 8 | Wholly in this county |
| Shipshewana Lake | CDP | 365 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Ontario | CDP | 301 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Adams Lake | CDP | 286 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| South Milford | CDP | 284 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Mongo | CDP | 246 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Stroh | CDP | 238 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Wall Lake | CDP | 181 | None recorded | 77.6 percent here, 22.4 percent Steuben County |
| Scott | CDP | 137 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
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