LaGrange County, a name that means “the farm” in French, is both a peaceful rural utopia, home to 67 lakes and the third largest Amish community in the United States, and a well-placed base of operations for successful Indiana companies such as Crossroads RV, Nishikawa Standard Co. and K-Z Inc. Positioned to meet your requirements for a relaxed Midwestern quality of life, a smart workforce and a central location, this Indiana county is set up for success, in business and in life.
Economic Development in LaGrange County
In 2010, two new companies and five expansions created 212 new jobs and invested $2.9 million in this peaceful Indiana county.
| Population |
| Total Population, 2010 |
37,128 |
| Projected Population 2015 |
39,973 |
| Total Households, 2010 |
11,598 |
| Median Age, 2010 |
30.4 |
| Population Breakdown by Age, 2010 |
| 0-14 years |
29.0% |
| 15-17 years |
5.4% |
| 18-24 years |
9.1% |
| 25-44 years |
22.8% |
| 45-64 years |
22.0% |
| 65-84 years |
10.3% |
| 85+ years |
1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Income |
| Median Household Income, 2010 |
$44,151 |
| Per Capita Income, 2009 |
$21,544 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau and BEA
| Labor Participation |
| Labor Force |
14,989 |
| Employed |
13,055 |
| Unemployed |
1,934 |
| Unemployment Rate |
12.9% |
Source: BLS LAUS, 2010 Annual
| Commuting, 2009 |
| Commuting INTO LaGrange County |
2,525 |
| Commuting OUT of LaGrange County |
4,164 |
Source: STATS Indiana
| Housing, 2010 |
| Total Housing Units |
14,094 |
| Total Occupied Housing Units |
11,598 |
| Owner Occupied |
9,384 |
80.9% |
| Rental |
2,214 |
19.1% |
| Seasonal or Recreational |
1,631 |
| Median Value for Owner Occupied Housing, 2008-10 |
$150,000 |
| Median Gross Rent, 2008-10 |
$672 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Educational Attainment, 2008-10 |
| Level |
Total |
% |
| Less than High School* |
8,054 |
38.4% |
| High School Graduate |
6,364 |
30.3% |
| Some College |
3,164 |
15.1% |
| Associate's Degree |
955 |
4.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
1,443 |
6.9% |
| Master's, PhD, and/or Professional Degree |
950 |
4.5% |
| Note: Data applies to the population 25 and older |
| *LaGrange County has a large Amish community, which accounts for the high percentage of residents with less than a high school diploma as the Amish do not attend school after 8th grade. |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Largest Private Employers |
| Crossroads RV |
| K-Z Inc |
| Nishikawa Standard Co. |
| Open Range RV |
| Champion Enterprises |
| DRV, LLC |
| Farmers State Bank |
| Parkview LaGrange |
| Dometic Corporation |
| Miller's Merry Manor |
Source: Community Research Institute
| Announced Jobs & Investments, 2010 |
| New Companies |
2 |
| Expanding Companies |
5 |
| Financial Investment |
$2.9 Million |
| Jobs Created |
212 |
| Private Average Annual Wage & Employment By Industry - 2010 |
| Industry |
Avg. Annual Wage |
Emp. |
% Emp. |
| Total - All Covered |
$31,886 |
10,154 |
|
| Total - Private |
$31,632 |
8,828 |
|
| Natural Resources & Mining |
$33,141 |
103 |
1.2% |
| Construction |
$32,027 |
359 |
4.1% |
| Manufacturing |
$42,481 |
3,913 |
44.3% |
| Trade, Transportation, Utilities |
$22,295 |
1,787 |
20.3% |
| Information |
$37,646 |
38 |
0.4% |
| Financial Activities |
$33,087 |
308 |
3.5% |
| Professional and Business Services |
$28,463 |
283 |
3.2% |
| Education and Health Services |
$29,078 |
786 |
8.9% |
| Leisure and Hospitality |
$10,382 |
1,022 |
11.6% |
| Other Services |
$22,383 |
230 |
2.6% |
Source: BLS QCEW