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Ouachita Parish, LA market data
How Ouachita Parish compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 158,542
- −1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 61,489
- Median household income
- $54,688
- +33.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $194,400
- Jobs located here
- 68,646
- Highest market score
- 65
- Pet stores, #231 of 974 scored counties
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What this means
Ouachita Parish has an estimated 158,542 people and 61,489 households. Population estimates show Ouachita Parish declined 1.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Ouachita Parish is $54,688, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 33.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Ouachita Parish runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (61).
Of the business types scored in Ouachita Parish, pet stores (65), house cleaning businesses (60) and optometrists and eye clinics (49) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet stores, that ranks #231 of 974 scored counties.
Ouachita Parish is part of the Monroe metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for tire shops (97% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for chiropractors (37% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Ouachita Parish
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Ouachita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet stores | 65 | #231 of 974 | 7 | 1.1 | $6.8M | 151 | 3 |
| House cleaning | 60 | #236 of 847 | 10 | 1.6 | $8.1M | 126 | 24 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 49 | #696 of 1,302 | 19 | 3.1 | $3.2M | 103 | 7 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 47 | #436 of 777 | 7 | 1.1 | $5.3M | 130 | 16 |
| Funeral homes | 47 | #780 of 1,472 | 16 | 2.6 | $519K | 76 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 47 | #1,129 of 2,063 | 51 | 8.3 | $4M | 108 | 22 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 45 | #861 of 1,493 | 34 | 5.5 | $2.4M | 81 | 57 |
| Pizza | 45 | #1,216 of 2,090 | 34 | 5.5 | $6M | 118 | 131 |
| Chiropractors | 43 | #918 of 1,490 | 21 | 3.4 | $2.9M | 122 | 19 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 41 | #1,208 of 1,771 | 54 | 8.8 | $1.5M | 89 | 97 |
| Child care and preschools | 38 | #1,139 of 1,611 | 30 | 4.9 | $800K | 80 | 38 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 37 | #675 of 887 | 21 | 3.4 | Index only | 103 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 37 | #1,631 of 2,200 | 72 | 11.7 | $666K | 76 | 38 |
| Hair salons | 37 | #1,807 of 2,339 | 162 | 26.3 | $299K | 69 | 9 |
| Property management | 36 | #680 of 910 | 19 | 3.1 | Index only | 80 | 21 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 34 | #1,096 of 1,461 | 27 | 4.4 | $1.8M | 70 | 16 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 34 | #1,394 of 1,707 | 42 | 6.8 | $3.7M | 78 | 53 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 34 | #1,883 of 2,405 | 331 | 53.8 | $614K | 92 | 99 |
| Veterinarians | 33 | #1,137 of 1,485 | 27 | 4.4 | $1.8M | 65 | 19 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 33 | #1,544 of 1,889 | 71 | 11.5 | $2.9M | 69 | 22 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 33 | #1,937 of 2,176 | 150 | 24.4 | Index only | 103 | 43 |
| Laundromats | 32 | #596 of 785 | 15 | 2.4 | $6.9M | 55 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 32 | #1,112 of 1,334 | 29 | 4.7 | $1.3M | 63 | 9 |
| Spas and skin care | 31 | #1,505 of 1,769 | 64 | 10.4 | $756K | 86 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 31 | #1,620 of 2,070 | 53 | 8.6 | $6.4M | 69 | 28 |
| Convenience stores | 31 | #1,776 of 2,261 | 78 | 12.7 | $4.4M | 55 | 21 |
| Pest control | 30 | #601 of 699 | 10 | 1.6 | $8.1M | 79 | 16 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 30 | #1,947 of 2,402 | 150 | 24.4 | $2.3M | 67 | 49 |
| Barbershops | 29 | #1,126 of 1,356 | 47 | 7.6 | $1M | 55 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 29 | #2,064 of 2,405 | 632 | 102.8 | $321K | 87 | 256 |
| Real estate | 29 | #2,091 of 2,229 | 193 | 31.4 | Index only | 101 | 95 |
| Car washes and detailing | 28 | #1,248 of 1,451 | 25 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 77 | 11 |
| Gyms | 28 | #1,541 of 1,792 | 47 | 7.6 | $783K | 60 | 16 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 27 | #1,867 of 2,088 | 83 | 13.5 | $444K | 67 | 25 |
| Insurance agencies | 27 | #1,899 of 2,272 | 132 | 21.5 | $1M | 81 | 86 |
| Gas stations | 26 | #2,077 of 2,358 | 113 | 18.4 | $1.4M | 59 | 85 |
| Auto repair shops | 25 | #2,162 of 2,378 | 160 | 26.0 | $304K | 68 | 57 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 23 | #2,000 of 2,222 | 103 | 16.8 | $2M | 65 | 131 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 23 | #2,268 of 2,385 | 326 | 53.0 | $149K | 70 | 47 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 22 | #1,229 of 1,327 | 30 | 4.9 | $1.6M | 53 | 16 |
| Home repair trades | 22 | #1,969 of 2,057 | 103 | 16.8 | $1.5M | 62 | 116 |
| Dry cleaners | 21 | #478 of 507 | 8 | 1.3 | $13M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | 21 | #1,090 of 1,160 | 25 | 4.1 | $6.2M | 52 | 48 |
| Auto repair and car care | 20 | #2,272 of 2,401 | 275 | 44.7 | $177K | 66 | 93 |
| Roofing and gutters | 19 | #1,121 of 1,177 | 36 | 5.9 | $4.3M | 51 | 15 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 15 | #2,157 of 2,210 | 221 | 35.9 | $471K | 53 | 82 |
| Nail salons | 14 | #1,273 of 1,328 | 48 | 7.8 | $1M | 60 | 23 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 14 | #2,042 of 2,087 | 181 | 29.4 | $575K | 45 | 79 |
| Tire shops | 13 | #1,472 of 1,530 | 46 | 7.5 | $1.1M | 42 | 17 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 12 | #468 of 479 | 8 | 1.3 | $6.1M | 44 | 8 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 12 | #1,869 of 1,886 | 85 | 13.8 | $719K | 73 | 79 |
| Physical therapy | 11 | #1,397 of 1,422 | 50 | 8.1 | $1.2M | 51 | 42 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 11 | #1,630 of 1,656 | 71 | 11.5 | $861K | 48 | 183 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 11 | #2,383 of 2,394 | 636 | 103.4 | $96K | 63 | 339 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.5 | Index only | 107 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $61.1M | Too few | 9 |
Household spending in Ouachita 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 | $48.7M | $792 | 83 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $159M | $2,585 | 100 |
| Food away from home | $203.2M | $3,304 | 81 |
| Groceries | $339.9M | $5,528 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $48.4M | $787 | 78 |
| Child care and other personal services | $24M | $390 | 67 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $36.8M | $599 | 61 |
| Medical and dental services | $61.1M | $994 | 77 |
| Pets | $47.9M | $780 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $104M | $1,691 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $134.9M | $2,193 | 112 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $155M | $2,521 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $80.8M | $1,314 | 93 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $842.3M | $13,699 | 82 |
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 Ouachita Parish
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 158,542−1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 61,489
- Median age
- 37.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 61%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 610 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 260
- Median household income
- $54,688+33.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $80,881
- Median home value
- $194,400
- Jobs located here
- 68,646
- Daytime population
- 165,193Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Ouachita Parish, LA growing?
Population estimates put Ouachita Parish at 158,542 people in 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 61,489 households. Median household income rose 33.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Ouachita Parish, LA spend?
Households in Ouachita Parish spend about $842.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $339.9M on groceries and $203.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Ouachita Parish spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (61).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Ouachita Parish, LA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Ouachita Parish are for pet stores (65), house cleaning businesses (60) and optometrists and eye clinics (49). Ouachita Parish ranks #231 of 974 scored counties for pet stores.
How does Ouachita Parish, LA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Ouachita Parish is $54,688 a year, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $194,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Ouachita Parish has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for tire shops (97% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for chiropractors (37% 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. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Ouachita Parish, each ranked against other counties.
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