How Many Moving Companies Are in the Baton Rouge Metro Area?
As of 2023, the Baton Rouge metro area has 12 moving companies, or 0.1 per 10,000 residents, ranking tied at #5 of 7 Louisiana metro areas with published figures. That matches the Louisiana statewide rate of 0.1 per 10,000.
The count changed by between -14 and +4 from 2018 to 2023; only a range is known because the 2018 counts for 9 of its parishes were not published (each was 0, 1, or 2).
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Compared with the state and the top-ranked metro area
| Place | Moving companies | Population (2023) | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Metro Area | 12 | 871,379 | 0.1 | #5 of 7 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 65 | 4,621,025 | 0.1 | — |
| Slidell Metro Area | 7 | 269,331 | 0.3 | #1 of 7 |
Moving companies in nearby places
| Place | Moving companies | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Assumption Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 9 | 0.2 | #5 of 9 |
| East Feliciana Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Iberville Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Livingston Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| St. Helena Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| West Feliciana Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Alexandria Metro Area | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Hammond Metro Area | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Houma Metro Area | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Lafayette Metro Area | 8 | 0.2 | #2 of 7 |
| Lake Charles Metro Area | 4 | 0.2 | #2 of 7 |
| Monroe Metro Area | 3 | 0.1 | #5 of 7 |
| New Orleans Metro Area | 19 | 0.2 | #2 of 7 |
| Shreveport Metro Area | 5 | 0.1 | #5 of 7 |
| Slidell Metro Area | 7 | 0.3 | #1 of 7 |
All parishes in this metro area, then the other Louisiana metro areas.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Baton Rouge Metro Area a competitive market for moving companies?
The Baton Rouge metro area has more moving companies per resident than 0% of the other 6 Louisiana metro areas with published figures, and its density of 0.1 per 10,000 residents is equal to the statewide rate of 0.1. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.
How does the Baton Rouge Metro Area compare to the Slidell Metro Area?
The Slidell metro area ranks #1 among Louisiana metro areas with 7 moving companies, or 0.3 per 10,000 residents, about 3.0 times the rate in the Baton Rouge metro area (0.1).
Other industries in the Baton Rouge 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
- Hair salons
- Fitness centers
- Auto repair shops
- Hotels & lodging
- Remodeling contractors
- Cleaning services
- Auto body shops
- Physical therapy clinics
- Painting contractors
- Flooring contractors
- 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
Baton Rouge Metro Area: all 50 industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 484210, 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.