The Local Market Index · Louisiana 2023

How Many Seafood Markets Are in the Houma Metro Area?

As of 2023, the Houma metro area has 12 seafood markets, or 0.6 per 10,000 residents, ranking #1 of 8 Louisiana metro areas with published figures. That is above the Louisiana statewide rate of 0.2 per 10,000.

The count fell from 13 in 2018 to 12 in 2023, a change of -1 (-8%).

12seafood markets, 2023
0.6per 10,000 residents
#1of 8 metro areas
-1change since 2018 (-8%)

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Compared with the state

Houma Metro Area: 0.6 per 10,000 residentsHouma Metro Area0.6Louisiana statewide: 0.2 per 10,000 residentsLouisiana statewide0.2
Establishments per 10,000 residents. Bars are drawn to scale.
PlaceSeafood marketsPopulation (2023)Per 10,000Rank
Houma Metro Area12204,0320.6#1 of 8
Louisiana (statewide)974,621,0250.2

Seafood markets in nearby places

PlaceSeafood marketsPer 10,000Rank
Lafourche Parish50.5#6 of 15
Terrebonne Parish70.7#3 of 15
Alexandria Metro AreaNot published (fewer than 3)
Baton Rouge Metro Area200.2#2 of 8
Hammond Metro AreaNot published (fewer than 3)
Lafayette Metro Area50.1#5 of 8
Lake Charles Metro Area30.1#5 of 8
Monroe Metro Area30.1#5 of 8
New Orleans Metro Area240.2#2 of 8
Shreveport Metro Area50.1#5 of 8
Slidell Metro Area60.2#2 of 8

All parishes in this metro area, then the other Louisiana metro areas.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Houma Metro Area a competitive market for seafood markets?

The Houma metro area has more seafood markets per resident than 100% of the other 7 Louisiana metro areas with published figures, and its density of 0.6 per 10,000 residents is above the statewide rate of 0.2. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.

Other industries in the Houma Metro Area

Houma Metro Area: all 50 industries

Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 445220, 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.