Small-town market profile · Louisiana
DeRidder, LA area market data
How the DeRidder area compares with other small-town markets for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 36,673
- +0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 13,747
- Median household income
- $65,944
- +23.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $161,700
- Jobs located here
- 8,738
- Highest market score
- 80
- Sit-down restaurants, #16 of 538 scored small-town markets
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
The DeRidder area has an estimated 36,673 people and 13,747 households. Population estimates put the population change in the DeRidder area from 2020 to 2025 at +0.2%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the DeRidder area is $65,944, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the DeRidder area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (65).
Of the business types scored in the DeRidder area, sit-down restaurants (80), grocery stores (80) and restaurants and cafes (80) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For sit-down restaurants, that ranks #16 of 538 scored small-town markets.
The DeRidder area is made up of one county, Beauregard Parish. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for primary care and pediatric clinics (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for sit-down restaurants (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the DeRidder area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the DeRidder area with other small-town markets 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 small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurants | 80 | #16 of 538 | 42 | 30.6 | $1.2M | 175 | 14 |
| Grocery stores | 80 | #25 of 506 | 5 | 3.6 | $16M | 172 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 80 | #27 of 538 | 76 | 55.3 | $642K | 173 | 41 |
| Home repair trades | 77 | #16 of 526 | 8 | 5.8 | $4.7M | 192 | 16 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 75 | #42 of 481 | 9 | 6.5 | $2.1M | 127 | 9 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 70 | #77 of 526 | 5 | 3.6 | $2.9M | 294 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 70 | #88 of 537 | 15 | 10.9 | $3.3M | 107 | 20 |
| Gas stations | 67 | #96 of 536 | 15 | 10.9 | $2.7M | 115 | 18 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 66 | #91 of 529 | 9 | 6.5 | $5.4M | 146 | 6 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 65 | #89 of 399 | 7 | 5.1 | $2.8M | 94 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 65 | #95 of 507 | 8 | 5.8 | $6.1M | 147 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 63 | #104 of 398 | 5 | 3.6 | $2.3M | 86 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 63 | #112 of 504 | 6 | 4.4 | $1.9M | 221 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 61 | #177 of 537 | 20 | 14.5 | $1.8M | 140 | 15 |
| Auto repair shops | 59 | #178 of 538 | 28 | 20.4 | $450K | 101 | 10 |
| Auto repair and car care | 59 | #187 of 538 | 47 | 34.2 | $268K | 100 | 17 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 59 | #196 of 536 | 29 | 21.1 | $846K | 96 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 58 | #206 of 538 | 34 | 24.7 | $2.4M | 70 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 58 | #207 of 536 | 22 | 16.0 | $1.1M | 88 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 57 | #191 of 538 | 52 | 37.8 | $224K | 105 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 57 | #205 of 538 | 72 | 52.4 | $201K | 132 | 27 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 55 | #205 of 535 | 12 | 8.7 | $733K | 111 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 54 | #217 of 506 | 7 | 5.1 | $1.3M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 54 | #228 of 527 | 22 | 16.0 | $530K | 60 | 4 |
| Barbershops | 52 | #183 of 377 | 5 | 3.6 | $2.3M | 123 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 52 | #232 of 533 | 23 | 16.7 | Index only | 158 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 49 | #298 of 529 | 20 | 14.5 | $4M | 51 | 3 |
| Real estate | 47 | #298 of 536 | 32 | 23.3 | Index only | 143 | 16 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 46 | #229 of 387 | 8 | 5.8 | $1.5M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 43 | #279 of 441 | 6 | 4.4 | $2.1M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 43 | #351 of 538 | 37 | 26.9 | $314K | 73 | 3 |
| Tire shops | 42 | #283 of 431 | 7 | 5.1 | $1.8M | 72 | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 37 | #133 of 177 | 6 | 4.4 | Index only | 85 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 31 | #370 of 458 | 20 | 14.5 | $723K | 41 | 15 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.9 | $3.2M | 102 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.9 | $440K | 65 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.9 | $2.9M | 174 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.9 | $12.2M | 240 | 20 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $1.8M | 182 | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $8.2M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $12.4M | 103 | 11 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $12.4M | 261 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $2.9M | 145 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $3.9M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | Index only | 119 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $7.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $12.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $7.2M | Too few | 5 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $18.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $19.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $14.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $19.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | 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 the DeRidder area
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 | $12.6M | $917 | 96 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $41.1M | $2,993 | 115 |
| Food away from home | $48.8M | $3,550 | 87 |
| Groceries | $80.1M | $5,824 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $11.6M | $846 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.5M | $399 | 69 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.8M | $640 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $14.5M | $1,052 | 82 |
| Pets | $11.7M | $848 | 93 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $24.5M | $1,785 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $35.1M | $2,556 | 131 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $37.2M | $2,708 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $19.3M | $1,401 | 99 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $198.1M | $14,413 | 87 |
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 the DeRidder area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 36,673+0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 13,747
- Median age
- 37.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 85%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 1,158 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 32
- Median household income
- $65,944+23.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,451
- Median home value
- $161,700
- Jobs located here
- 8,738
- Daytime population
- 31,088Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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- Beauregard Parish, LA36,676 people
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Questions
How fast is the DeRidder, LA area growing?
Population estimates put the DeRidder area at 36,673 people in 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 13,747 households. Median household income rose 23.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the DeRidder, LA area spend?
Households in the DeRidder area spend about $198.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $80.1M on groceries and $48.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the DeRidder area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (65).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the DeRidder, LA area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the DeRidder area are for sit-down restaurants (80), grocery stores (80) and restaurants and cafes (80). The DeRidder area ranks #16 of 538 scored small-town markets for sit-down restaurants.
How does the DeRidder, LA area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the DeRidder area is $65,944 a year, 18% 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 $161,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the DeRidder area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for primary care and pediatric clinics (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for sit-down restaurants (50% 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. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. 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. 34 of the 56 business types have a score in the DeRidder area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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