How Many Used Car Dealers Are in Calcasieu Parish?
As of 2023, Calcasieu Parish has 13 used car dealers, or 0.6 per 10,000 residents, ranking tied at #9 of 17 Louisiana parishes with published figures. That is above the Louisiana statewide rate of 0.5 per 10,000.
The count fell from 15 in 2018 to 13 in 2023, a change of -2 (-13%).
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Compared with the state and the top-ranked parish
| Place | Used car dealers | Population (2023) | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu Parish | 13 | 208,668 | 0.6 | #9 of 17 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 226 | 4,621,025 | 0.5 | — |
| Beauregard Parish | 6 | 36,646 | 1.6 | #1 of 17 |
Used car dealers in nearby places
| Place | Used car dealers | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles metro area parent metro | 13 | 0.5 | #4 of 10 |
| Beauregard Parish | 6 | 1.6 | #1 of 17 |
| Cameron Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Allen Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Acadia Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Vernon Parish | 3 | 0.6 | #9 of 17 |
Nearest parishes by distance between centers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Calcasieu Parish a competitive market for used car dealers?
Calcasieu Parish has more used car dealers per resident than 31% of the other 16 Louisiana parishes with published figures, and its density of 0.6 per 10,000 residents is above the statewide rate of 0.5. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.
How does Calcasieu Parish compare to Beauregard Parish?
Beauregard Parish ranks #1 among Louisiana parishes with 6 used car dealers, or 1.6 per 10,000 residents, about 2.7 times the rate in Calcasieu Parish (0.6).
Other industries in Calcasieu 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
- Hair salons
- 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
- 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
Calcasieu Parish: all 50 industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 441120, 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.