How Many Optometrists Are in the Lafayette Metro Area?
As of 2023, the Lafayette metro area has 34 optometrists, or 0.8 per 10,000 residents, ranking tied at #1 of 10 Louisiana metro areas. That is above the Louisiana statewide rate of 0.5 per 10,000.
The count rose by between 7 and 11 from 2018 to 2023; only a range is known because the 2018 counts for 2 of its parishes were not published (each was 0, 1, or 2).
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Compared with the state
| Place | Optometrists | Population (2023) | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Metro Area | 34 | 410,883 | 0.8 | #1 of 10 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 252 | 4,621,025 | 0.5 | — |
Optometrists in nearby places
| Place | Optometrists | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Parish | 4 | 0.7 | #6 of 21 |
| Lafayette Parish | 26 | 1.1 | #1 of 21 |
| St. Martin Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Vermilion Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Alexandria Metro Area | 10 | 0.7 | #3 of 10 |
| Baton Rouge Metro Area | 41 | 0.5 | #5 of 10 |
| Hammond Metro Area | 7 | 0.5 | #5 of 10 |
| Houma Metro Area | 12 | 0.6 | #4 of 10 |
| Lake Charles Metro Area | 12 | 0.5 | #5 of 10 |
| Monroe Metro Area | 10 | 0.4 | #10 of 10 |
| New Orleans Metro Area | 49 | 0.5 | #5 of 10 |
| Shreveport Metro Area | 20 | 0.5 | #5 of 10 |
| Slidell Metro Area | 21 | 0.8 | #1 of 10 |
All parishes in this metro area, then the other Louisiana metro areas.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lafayette Metro Area a competitive market for optometrists?
The Lafayette metro area has more optometrists per resident than 89% of the other 9 Louisiana metro areas with published figures, and its density of 0.8 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.
Other industries in the Lafayette 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
- Moving companies
- Locksmiths
- Pool services
- Tire shops
- Used car dealers
- Towing services
- Property management
- Mortgage brokers
- Title companies
- Funeral homes
- Trucking companies
- Self storage
- Counseling & mental health
- Pharmacies
- Child care centers
- Coffee shops
- Bakeries
- Bars & lounges
- Nail salons
- Spas & massage
- Pet grooming & boarding
- Seafood markets
Lafayette Metro Area: all 50 industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 621320, 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.