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Bossier Parish, LA market data
How Bossier Parish compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 131,867
- +2.5% since 2020
- Households
- 50,826
- Median household income
- $69,617
- +28.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $227,200
- Jobs located here
- 45,671
- Highest market score
- 76
- Landscaping and lawn care, #122 of 1,493 scored counties
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What this means
Bossier Parish has an estimated 131,867 people and 50,826 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Bossier Parish grew 2.5%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Bossier Parish is $69,617, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bossier Parish runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (69).
Of the business types scored in Bossier Parish, landscaping and lawn care companies (76); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (74); and funeral homes (68) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #122 of 1,493 scored counties.
Bossier Parish is part of the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for clothing and shoe stores (58% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for physical therapy clinics (35% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Bossier Parish
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bossier Parish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 76 | #122 of 1,493 | 20 | 3.9 | $3.6M | 123 | 28 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 74 | #149 of 1,771 | 32 | 6.3 | $2.3M | 135 | 55 |
| Funeral homes | 68 | #271 of 1,472 | 5 | 1.0 | $1.3M | 198 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 66 | #512 of 2,070 | 28 | 5.5 | $10.7M | 115 | 17 |
| Roofing and gutters | 65 | #248 of 1,177 | 14 | 2.8 | $10M | 119 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 65 | #591 of 2,402 | 86 | 16.9 | $3.5M | 103 | 28 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 64 | #153 of 777 | 5 | 1.0 | $6.9M | 170 | 12 |
| Convenience stores | 63 | #657 of 2,261 | 43 | 8.5 | $6.9M | 88 | 11 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 62 | #427 of 1,461 | 21 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 81 | 8 |
| Gas stations | 62 | #668 of 2,358 | 63 | 12.4 | $2.2M | 94 | 38 |
| Laundromats | 60 | #261 of 785 | 6 | 1.2 | $15.3M | 123 | 3 |
| Electricians | 58 | #410 of 1,160 | 15 | 3.0 | $9.4M | 78 | 21 |
| Physical therapy | 56 | #546 of 1,422 | 18 | 3.5 | $3M | 127 | 18 |
| Chiropractors | 56 | #564 of 1,490 | 20 | 3.9 | $2.7M | 114 | 13 |
| Auto repair shops | 55 | #959 of 2,378 | 95 | 18.7 | $460K | 103 | 36 |
| Pet businesses | 54 | #908 of 2,200 | 57 | 11.2 | $764K | 87 | 32 |
| Child care and preschools | 53 | #743 of 1,611 | 23 | 4.5 | $939K | 94 | 31 |
| Pizza | 52 | #930 of 2,090 | 34 | 6.7 | $5.4M | 106 | 116 |
| Hair salons | 52 | #1,083 of 2,339 | 108 | 21.2 | $406K | 94 | 16 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #995 of 2,063 | 46 | 9.1 | $4M | 108 | 31 |
| Home repair trades | 50 | #1,049 of 2,057 | 71 | 14.0 | $2M | 81 | 75 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 49 | #703 of 1,302 | 18 | 3.5 | $3M | 97 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 48 | #1,287 of 2,405 | 290 | 57.1 | $634K | 96 | 82 |
| Property management | 47 | #503 of 910 | 17 | 3.3 | Index only | 79 | 16 |
| Spas and skin care | 46 | #1,025 of 1,769 | 50 | 9.8 | $876K | 100 | 9 |
| Gyms | 46 | #1,066 of 1,792 | 36 | 7.1 | $956K | 74 | 12 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 44 | #556 of 887 | 25 | 4.9 | Index only | 76 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 44 | #1,463 of 2,405 | 515 | 101.3 | $357K | 96 | 230 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 43 | #1,114 of 1,707 | 42 | 8.3 | $3.3M | 70 | 46 |
| Insurance agencies | 43 | #1,365 of 2,272 | 96 | 18.9 | $1.3M | 100 | 64 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 43 | #1,401 of 2,222 | 69 | 13.6 | $2.7M | 87 | 116 |
| Car washes and detailing | 42 | #941 of 1,451 | 24 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 72 | 7 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 42 | #1,483 of 2,176 | 142 | 27.9 | Index only | 96 | 40 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,568 of 2,401 | 193 | 38.0 | $226K | 84 | 67 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 40 | #1,288 of 1,886 | 58 | 11.4 | $944K | 96 | 36 |
| Veterinarians | 39 | #999 of 1,485 | 24 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 67 | 24 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,692 of 2,229 | 186 | 36.6 | Index only | 92 | 76 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 38 | #1,365 of 1,889 | 53 | 10.4 | $3.5M | 84 | 36 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 38 | #1,559 of 2,088 | 67 | 13.2 | $514K | 78 | 24 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 37 | #1,232 of 1,656 | 40 | 7.9 | $1.4M | 77 | 77 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 37 | #1,873 of 2,385 | 245 | 48.2 | $179K | 84 | 38 |
| Pest control | 36 | #539 of 699 | 11 | 2.2 | $6.6M | 64 | 12 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 36 | #1,846 of 2,394 | 353 | 69.5 | $155K | 102 | 156 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 35 | #1,046 of 1,334 | 26 | 5.1 | $1.3M | 66 | 12 |
| Barbershops | 32 | #1,076 of 1,356 | 35 | 6.9 | $1.3M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 31 | #1,087 of 1,327 | 22 | 4.3 | $2M | 64 | 16 |
| Nail salons | 31 | #1,132 of 1,328 | 47 | 9.2 | $932K | 56 | 11 |
| Tire shops | 29 | #1,260 of 1,530 | 28 | 5.5 | $1.6M | 62 | 14 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 29 | #1,880 of 2,210 | 158 | 31.1 | $583K | 66 | 62 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 28 | #1,778 of 2,087 | 130 | 25.6 | $708K | 56 | 55 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 18 | #453 of 479 | 9 | 1.8 | $4.9M | 35 | 7 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.8 | $10.9M | 240 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $46M | Too few | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $27.4M | Too few | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $72.3M | Too few | 15 |
Household spending in Bossier Parish
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 | $43.7M | $860 | 90 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $141.1M | $2,776 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $184M | $3,620 | 89 |
| Groceries | $298.8M | $5,879 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $43.8M | $862 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $21.6M | $425 | 73 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $34.4M | $677 | 69 |
| Medical and dental services | $54.7M | $1,077 | 84 |
| Pets | $43.5M | $856 | 94 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $92.1M | $1,811 | 88 |
| Vehicle insurance | $120.5M | $2,371 | 121 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $140.4M | $2,761 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $72.3M | $1,422 | 101 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $744.7M | $14,652 | 88 |
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 Bossier Parish
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 131,867+2.5% since 2020
- Households
- 50,826
- Median age
- 37.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 840 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 155
- Median household income
- $69,617+28.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $93,201
- Median home value
- $227,200
- Jobs located here
- 45,671
- Daytime population
- 123,320Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Bossier Parish, LA growing?
Population estimates put Bossier Parish at 131,867 people in 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 50,826 households. Median household income rose 28.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Bossier Parish, LA spend?
Households in Bossier Parish spend about $744.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $298.8M on groceries and $184M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Bossier Parish spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (69).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bossier Parish, LA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bossier Parish are for landscaping and lawn care companies (76); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (74); and funeral homes (68). Bossier Parish ranks #122 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
How does Bossier Parish, LA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Bossier Parish is $69,617 a year, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $227,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Bossier Parish has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for clothing and shoe stores (58% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for physical therapy clinics (35% 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. 51 of the 56 business types have a score in Bossier Parish, each ranked against other counties.
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