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Lafourche Parish, LA market data
How Lafourche Parish compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 95,505
- −2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 37,762
- Median household income
- $63,135
- +13.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $193,900
- Jobs located here
- 34,277
- Highest market score
- 73
- Landscaping and lawn care, #165 of 1,493 scored counties
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What this means
Lafourche Parish has an estimated 95,505 people and 37,762 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Lafourche Parish declined 2.0%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Lafourche Parish is $63,135, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 13.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lafourche Parish runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (65).
Of the business types scored in Lafourche Parish, landscaping and lawn care companies (73); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (72); and real estate agents and brokers (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #165 of 1,493 scored counties.
Lafourche Parish is part of the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (43% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (76% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lafourche Parish
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lafourche 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 | 73 | #165 of 1,493 | 6 | 1.6 | $8.7M | 296 | 16 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 72 | #181 of 1,771 | 11 | 2.9 | $4.7M | 282 | 31 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 70 | #199 of 2,176 | 27 | 7.2 | Index only | 366 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 70 | #272 of 2,200 | 29 | 7.7 | $1.1M | 122 | 9 |
| Real estate | 67 | #291 of 2,229 | 41 | 10.9 | Index only | 303 | 17 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 66 | #394 of 2,063 | 17 | 4.5 | $7.8M | 210 | 12 |
| Pizza | 63 | #528 of 2,090 | 16 | 4.2 | $8.3M | 163 | 59 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 61 | #436 of 1,461 | 8 | 2.1 | $3.9M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 60 | #735 of 2,405 | 142 | 37.6 | $931K | 140 | 45 |
| Barbershops | 54 | #582 of 1,356 | 8 | 2.1 | $3.9M | 208 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 54 | #634 of 1,485 | 12 | 3.2 | $2.6M | 95 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 54 | #719 of 1,611 | 17 | 4.5 | $900K | 90 | 12 |
| Grocery stores | 54 | #876 of 2,070 | 22 | 5.8 | $9.9M | 106 | 12 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 54 | #1,001 of 2,405 | 309 | 81.8 | $428K | 115 | 121 |
| Chiropractors | 53 | #647 of 1,490 | 13 | 3.4 | $3M | 127 | 7 |
| Tire shops | 53 | #691 of 1,530 | 10 | 2.6 | $3.2M | 126 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 52 | #1,048 of 2,385 | 120 | 31.8 | $262K | 123 | 12 |
| Nail salons | 50 | #688 of 1,328 | 11 | 2.9 | $2.9M | 171 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 50 | #1,184 of 2,339 | 72 | 19.1 | $437K | 102 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 48 | #1,117 of 2,057 | 42 | 11.1 | $2.4M | 99 | 54 |
| Convenience stores | 48 | #1,199 of 2,261 | 39 | 10.3 | $5.6M | 71 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 47 | #1,230 of 2,210 | 54 | 14.3 | $1.2M | 140 | 23 |
| Auto repair shops | 47 | #1,318 of 2,378 | 59 | 15.6 | $536K | 121 | 36 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 47 | #1,324 of 2,402 | 82 | 21.7 | $2.6M | 78 | 19 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 46 | #960 of 1,656 | 15 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 147 | 53 |
| Auto repair and car care | 46 | #1,363 of 2,401 | 109 | 28.9 | $290K | 108 | 46 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 45 | #529 of 887 | 14 | 3.7 | Index only | 99 | 3 |
| Pet stores | 44 | #583 of 974 | 7 | 1.9 | $4.5M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 43 | #1,285 of 2,087 | 43 | 11.4 | $1.5M | 122 | 23 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 42 | #863 of 1,302 | 14 | 3.7 | $2.8M | 90 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | 42 | #1,381 of 2,272 | 51 | 13.5 | $1.7M | 138 | 50 |
| Funeral homes | 41 | #937 of 1,472 | 10 | 2.6 | $507K | 75 | 6 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 40 | #549 of 777 | 5 | 1.3 | $4.9M | 120 | 12 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 40 | #1,501 of 2,222 | 57 | 15.1 | $2.3M | 76 | 59 |
| Physical therapy | 38 | #1,030 of 1,422 | 20 | 5.3 | $2M | 82 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 38 | #1,361 of 1,889 | 36 | 9.5 | $3.7M | 89 | 17 |
| Electricians | 37 | #877 of 1,160 | 13 | 3.4 | $7.7M | 64 | 19 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 37 | #1,397 of 1,886 | 35 | 9.3 | $1.1M | 114 | 26 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 36 | #1,326 of 1,707 | 26 | 6.9 | $3.9M | 81 | 35 |
| Gas stations | 36 | #1,744 of 2,358 | 59 | 15.6 | $1.7M | 73 | 46 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 34 | #1,009 of 1,327 | 11 | 2.9 | $2.9M | 93 | 11 |
| Spas and skin care | 34 | #1,431 of 1,769 | 29 | 7.7 | $1.1M | 124 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 34 | #1,917 of 2,394 | 208 | 55.1 | $189K | 124 | 105 |
| Car washes and detailing | 30 | #1,201 of 1,451 | 14 | 3.7 | $2.3M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 30 | #1,490 of 1,792 | 25 | 6.6 | $971K | 75 | 12 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 24 | #1,217 of 1,334 | 26 | 6.9 | $934K | 46 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 22 | #1,948 of 2,088 | 56 | 14.8 | $433K | 65 | 19 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $13M | 127 | 8 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.8 | $22.2M | 177 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.8 | $33.5M | 396 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $66.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $52.1M | Too few | 7 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $31.7M | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $39.4M | Too few | 4 |
| Home inspectors | 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 | 3 |
Household spending in Lafourche 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 | $31.7M | $838 | 88 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $103.1M | $2,732 | 105 |
| Food away from home | $132.2M | $3,500 | 86 |
| Groceries | $216.9M | $5,744 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $31.5M | $833 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $15.3M | $405 | 70 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $24.3M | $643 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $39.4M | $1,043 | 81 |
| Pets | $31.2M | $825 | 91 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $66.5M | $1,762 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $88M | $2,332 | 119 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $100.6M | $2,663 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $52.1M | $1,379 | 98 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $538.6M | $14,262 | 86 |
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 Lafourche Parish
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 95,505−2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 37,762
- Median age
- 39.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 1,070 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 90
- Median household income
- $63,135+13.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $84,949
- Median home value
- $193,900
- Jobs located here
- 34,277
- Daytime population
- 87,703Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lafourche Parish, LA growing?
Population estimates put Lafourche Parish at 95,505 people in 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 37,762 households. Median household income rose 13.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Lafourche Parish, LA spend?
Households in Lafourche Parish spend about $538.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $216.9M on groceries and $132.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Lafourche Parish spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 119, 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 Lafourche Parish, LA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lafourche Parish are for landscaping and lawn care companies (73); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (72); and real estate agents and brokers (70). Lafourche Parish ranks #165 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
How does Lafourche Parish, LA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Lafourche Parish is $63,135 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $193,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Lafourche Parish has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (43% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (76% 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. 47 of the 56 business types have a score in Lafourche Parish, each ranked against other counties.
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