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St. Landry Parish, LA market data
How St. Landry Parish compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 80,765
- −1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 32,183
- Median household income
- $44,462
- +22.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $142,500
- Jobs located here
- 22,929
- Highest market score
- 64
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #357 of 1,771 scored counties
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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
St. Landry Parish has an estimated 80,765 people and 32,183 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of St. Landry Parish declined 1.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in St. Landry Parish is $44,462, 45% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 22.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in St. Landry Parish runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (47).
Of the business types scored in St. Landry Parish, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (64); landscaping and lawn care companies (63); and real estate agents and brokers (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #357 of 1,771 scored counties.
St. Landry Parish is part of the Opelousas area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (83% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in St. Landry Parish
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares St. Landry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 64 | #357 of 1,771 | 11 | 3.4 | $3.5M | 206 | 20 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 63 | #389 of 1,493 | 7 | 2.2 | $5.4M | 186 | 14 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #406 of 2,176 | 17 | 5.3 | Index only | 436 | 5 |
| Real estate | 59 | #589 of 2,229 | 26 | 8.1 | Index only | 359 | 17 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 58 | #672 of 2,063 | 15 | 4.7 | $6.3M | 169 | 8 |
| Insurance agencies | 58 | #836 of 2,272 | 35 | 10.9 | $2M | 157 | 22 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 55 | #544 of 1,302 | 7 | 2.2 | $4.1M | 131 | 3 |
| Pizza | 55 | #815 of 2,090 | 13 | 4.0 | $7.2M | 142 | 48 |
| Electricians | 45 | #695 of 1,160 | 6 | 1.9 | $12M | 100 | 16 |
| Car washes and detailing | 45 | #842 of 1,451 | 7 | 2.2 | $3.4M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 45 | #1,041 of 1,769 | 13 | 4.0 | $1.7M | 198 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 44 | #1,445 of 2,405 | 244 | 75.8 | $384K | 104 | 83 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 44 | #1,457 of 2,405 | 133 | 41.3 | $705K | 106 | 25 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 43 | #1,171 of 1,889 | 21 | 6.5 | $4.5M | 108 | 11 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 40 | #1,270 of 1,886 | 21 | 6.5 | $1.4M | 139 | 21 |
| Home repair trades | 39 | #1,517 of 2,057 | 28 | 8.7 | $2.6M | 106 | 50 |
| Pet businesses | 38 | #1,601 of 2,200 | 36 | 11.2 | $606K | 69 | 11 |
| Chiropractors | 34 | #1,164 of 1,490 | 14 | 4.4 | $2.1M | 86 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 33 | #1,947 of 2,339 | 67 | 20.8 | $337K | 78 | 7 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 33 | #2,033 of 2,385 | 122 | 37.9 | $185K | 87 | 9 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 32 | #747 of 887 | 8 | 2.5 | Index only | 129 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 32 | #1,790 of 2,210 | 56 | 17.4 | $871K | 99 | 15 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 30 | #1,706 of 2,087 | 44 | 13.7 | $1.1M | 87 | 15 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 29 | #1,819 of 2,088 | 31 | 9.6 | $483K | 73 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 29 | #1,873 of 2,222 | 46 | 14.3 | $2M | 67 | 48 |
| Auto repair shops | 29 | #2,059 of 2,378 | 74 | 23.0 | $326K | 73 | 24 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 28 | #1,518 of 1,707 | 18 | 5.6 | $4M | 84 | 31 |
| Auto repair and car care | 28 | #2,087 of 2,401 | 117 | 36.4 | $206K | 77 | 40 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 27 | #1,154 of 1,327 | 11 | 3.4 | $2.2M | 71 | 8 |
| Funeral homes | 26 | #1,289 of 1,472 | 16 | 5.0 | $269K | 40 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 24 | #1,434 of 1,611 | 23 | 7.1 | $434K | 43 | 15 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 23 | #1,313 of 1,461 | 13 | 4.0 | $1.7M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 23 | #1,621 of 1,792 | 18 | 5.6 | $833K | 64 | 9 |
| Veterinarians | 21 | #1,368 of 1,485 | 14 | 4.4 | $1.6M | 57 | 11 |
| Physical therapy | 19 | #1,350 of 1,422 | 14 | 4.4 | $2.1M | 86 | 21 |
| Gas stations | 19 | #2,233 of 2,358 | 79 | 24.5 | $1M | 43 | 43 |
| Convenience stores | 16 | #2,104 of 2,261 | 49 | 15.2 | $3.4M | 43 | 14 |
| Grocery stores | 13 | #1,979 of 2,070 | 33 | 10.3 | $5M | 54 | 22 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 13 | #2,362 of 2,394 | 219 | 68.0 | $131K | 86 | 127 |
| Tire shops | 12 | #1,479 of 1,530 | 17 | 5.3 | $1.4M | 57 | 12 |
| Barbershops | 10 | #1,307 of 1,356 | 20 | 6.2 | $1.1M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 9 | #1,303 of 1,328 | 21 | 6.5 | $1.1M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 9 | #2,367 of 2,402 | 111 | 34.5 | $1.5M | 44 | 36 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 8 | #1,640 of 1,656 | 37 | 11.5 | $778K | 44 | 69 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 7 | #1,321 of 1,334 | 13 | 4.0 | $1.2M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | $6M | 44 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | $5.5M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | $18M | 213 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $16.3M | 130 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $24.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $19M | Too few | 6 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $19M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $14.4M | Too few | 5 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 8 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 9 |
Household spending in St. Landry 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 | $24.1M | $749 | 78 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $81M | $2,517 | 97 |
| Food away from home | $93.8M | $2,914 | 72 |
| Groceries | $166.2M | $5,163 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $22.6M | $702 | 70 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10M | $310 | 53 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $15M | $466 | 47 |
| Medical and dental services | $28.8M | $894 | 69 |
| Pets | $21.8M | $678 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $48.8M | $1,516 | 74 |
| Vehicle insurance | $68.9M | $2,141 | 109 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $72.1M | $2,241 | 74 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $38.1M | $1,183 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $403.8M | $12,547 | 75 |
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 St. Landry Parish
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 80,765−1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 32,183
- Median age
- 37.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 923 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 88
- Median household income
- $44,462+22.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $63,015
- Median home value
- $142,500
- Jobs located here
- 22,929
- Daytime population
- 72,446Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is St. Landry Parish, LA growing?
Population estimates put St. Landry Parish at 80,765 people in 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 32,183 households. Median household income rose 22.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in St. Landry Parish, LA spend?
Households in St. Landry Parish spend about $403.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $166.2M on groceries and $93.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in St. Landry Parish spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (47).
Which business types have the highest market scores in St. Landry Parish, LA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in St. Landry Parish are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (64); landscaping and lawn care companies (63); and real estate agents and brokers (63). St. Landry Parish ranks #357 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
How does St. Landry Parish, LA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in St. Landry Parish is $44,462 a year, 45% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $142,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, St. Landry Parish has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (83% 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. 45 of the 56 business types have a score in St. Landry Parish, each ranked against other counties.
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