How Many Hair Salons Are in the Alexandria Metro Area?
As of 2023, the Alexandria metro area has 15 hair salons, or 1.0 per 10,000 residents, ranking #7 of 10 Louisiana metro areas. That is below the Louisiana statewide rate of 1.5 per 10,000.
The count rose from 14 in 2018 to 15 in 2023, a change of +1 (+7%).
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Compared with the state and the top-ranked metro area
| Place | Hair salons | Population (2023) | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Metro Area | 15 | 150,593 | 1.0 | #7 of 10 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 699 | 4,621,025 | 1.5 | — |
| Slidell Metro Area | 80 | 269,331 | 3.0 | #1 of 10 |
Hair salons in nearby places
| Place | Hair salons | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Rapides Parish | 15 | 1.2 | #11 of 28 |
| Baton Rouge Metro Area | 175 | 2.0 | #2 of 10 |
| Hammond Metro Area | 12 | 0.9 | #8 of 10 |
| Houma Metro Area | 18 | 0.9 | #8 of 10 |
| Lafayette Metro Area | 81 | 2.0 | #2 of 10 |
| Lake Charles Metro Area | 31 | 1.3 | #6 of 10 |
| Monroe Metro Area | 10 | 0.4 | #10 of 10 |
| New Orleans Metro Area | 170 | 1.7 | #4 of 10 |
| Shreveport Metro Area | 57 | 1.5 | #5 of 10 |
| Slidell Metro Area | 80 | 3.0 | #1 of 10 |
All parishes in this metro area, then the other Louisiana metro areas.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Alexandria Metro Area a competitive market for hair salons?
The Alexandria metro area has more hair salons per resident than 33% of the other 9 Louisiana metro areas with published figures, and its density of 1.0 per 10,000 residents is below the statewide rate of 1.5. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.
How does the Alexandria Metro Area compare to the Slidell Metro Area?
The Slidell metro area ranks #1 among Louisiana metro areas with 80 hair salons, or 3.0 per 10,000 residents, about 3.0 times the rate in the Alexandria metro area (1.0).
Other industries in the Alexandria Metro Area
- Plumbing & HVAC contractors
- Electrical contractors
- Insulation & drywall contractors
- Roofing contractors
- Landscaping services
- Pest control services
- Law offices
- Accounting & CPA firms
- Insurance agencies
- Real estate brokerages
- Dentists
- Chiropractors
- Physicians' offices
- Home health care
- Assisted living facilities
- Veterinary services
- Full-service restaurants
- Fitness centers
- Auto repair shops
- Hotels & lodging
- Remodeling contractors
- Cleaning services
- Auto body shops
- Physical therapy clinics
- Painting contractors
- Flooring contractors
- Moving companies
- Locksmiths
- Pool services
- Tire shops
- Used car dealers
- Towing services
- Property management
- Mortgage brokers
- Title companies
- Funeral homes
- Trucking companies
- Self storage
- Optometrists
- Counseling & mental health
- Pharmacies
- Child care centers
- Coffee shops
- Bakeries
- Bars & lounges
- Nail salons
- Spas & massage
- Pet grooming & boarding
- Seafood markets
Alexandria Metro Area: all 50 industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 812112, establishments) and American Community Survey 2023 five-year population estimates. Establishments are locations, not companies; home-based and self-employed businesses without paid employees are not included. Change compares 2023 with 2018. See the methodology.