How Many Hair Salons Are in Ascension Parish?
As of 2023, Ascension Parish has 17 hair salons, or 1.3 per 10,000 residents, ranking tied at #9 of 28 Louisiana parishes with published figures. That is below the Louisiana statewide rate of 1.5 per 10,000.
The count fell from 19 in 2018 to 17 in 2023, a change of -2 (-11%).
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Compared with the state and the top-ranked parish
| Place | Hair salons | Population (2023) | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Parish | 17 | 128,593 | 1.3 | #9 of 28 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 699 | 4,621,025 | 1.5 | — |
| St. Tammany Parish | 80 | 269,331 | 3.0 | #1 of 28 |
Hair salons in nearby places
| Place | Hair salons | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge metro area parent metro | 175 | 2.0 | #2 of 10 |
| St. James Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Livingston Parish | 21 | 1.4 | #7 of 28 |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 132 | 2.9 | #2 of 28 |
| Iberville Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Assumption Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
Nearest parishes by distance between centers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ascension Parish a competitive market for hair salons?
Ascension Parish has more hair salons per resident than 67% of the other 27 Louisiana parishes with published figures, and its density of 1.3 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 Ascension Parish compare to St. Tammany Parish?
St. Tammany Parish ranks #1 among Louisiana parishes with 80 hair salons, or 3.0 per 10,000 residents, about 2.3 times the rate in Ascension Parish (1.3).
Other industries in Ascension Parish
- 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
Ascension Parish: 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.