Natchitoches Parish: Local Business Density Across 50 Industries
Natchitoches Parish had a population of 37,047 in 2023. Of the 50 industries in this index, the Census publishes 2023 counts for 31 industries, totaling 225 establishments (the other 19 had fewer than 3 establishments each and are not published). Relative to the statewide rate, its densest industries are mortgage brokers (0.8 vs. 0.2 statewide per 10,000), optometrists (1.1 vs. 0.5 statewide per 10,000), and home health care (2.4 vs. 1.1 statewide per 10,000); its least dense are electrical contractors (1.1 vs. 2.3 statewide per 10,000), coffee shops (1.1 vs. 2.2 statewide per 10,000), and bars & lounges (1.1 vs. 1.8 statewide per 10,000).
Natchitoches Parish is not part of a metropolitan statistical area. Rank and percentile compare it with the other Louisiana parishes that have published figures.
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This section counts businesses per resident across the 50 industries the Index tracks. It measures how crowded the market is, not how good the businesses are or how many customers are looking.
- Competition
- Higher than most of Louisiana. Natchitoches Parish has 60.7 businesses per 10,000 residents across the 31 industries the Census publishes a count for, 16th of 64 parishes. The Census publishes no count for 19 of the 50 industries here, so the true figure is higher.
- Businesses
- 225 businesses across the 31 industries the Census publishes a count for. It withholds the count for 19 more (each has fewer than 3).
- Since 2018
- Between 7 fewer and 3 more since 2018. The Census withheld a 2018 or 2023 count for 5 industries, so the change is a range.
- Most crowded here
- Mortgage brokers: 3 (0.8 per 10,000, 1st of 13 parishes).
- Optometrists: 4 (1.1 per 10,000, 1st of 21 parishes).
- Hotels and lodging: 12 (3.2 per 10,000, 4th of 46 parishes).
- Least crowded here
- Electrical contractors: 4 (1.1 per 10,000, 43rd of 45 parishes).
- Remodeling contractors: 5 (1.3 per 10,000, 39th of 42 parishes).
- Veterinary services: 3 (0.8 per 10,000, 31st of 36 parishes).
- Moving fastest
- Growing: Insurance agencies, up 1 since 2018 (6%). Shrinking: Physicians' offices, down 10 since 2018 (37%).
- What people search for
- Google does not report search volume for Natchitoches Parish. Build a keyword list for the nearest city with the keyword tool.
All 50 industries
| Industry | Establishments | Per 10,000 | Louisiana per 10,000 | Rank | Percentile | Change since 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing & HVAC contractors | 9 | 2.4 | 3.5 | #40 of 52 | 20% | 0 (no change) |
| Electrical contractors | 4 | 1.1 | 2.3 | #43 of 45 | 2% | -3 (-43%) |
| Insulation & drywall contractors | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.4 | — | — | — |
| Roofing contractors | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.6 | — | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 5 | 1.3 | 2.1 | #42 of 47 | 11% | +2 (+67%) |
| Pest control services | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.7 | — | — | — |
| Law offices | 20 | 5.4 | 7.0 | #12 of 56 | 80% | -6 (-23%) |
| Accounting & CPA firms | 6 | 1.6 | 2.1 | #23 of 37 | 39% | 0 (no change) |
| Insurance agencies | 17 | 4.6 | 4.6 | #19 of 58 | 67% | +1 (+6%) |
| Real estate brokerages | 7 | 1.9 | 2.5 | #16 of 31 | 43% | 0 (no change) |
| Dentists | 8 | 2.2 | 3.4 | #26 of 46 | 38% | 0 (no change) |
| Chiropractors | 3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | #16 of 26 | 32% | -1 (-25%) |
| Physicians' offices | 17 | 4.6 | 6.5 | #20 of 49 | 60% | -10 (-37%) |
| Home health care | 9 | 2.4 | 1.1 | #4 of 36 | 91% | +3 (+50%) |
| Assisted living facilities | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.3 | — | — | — |
| Veterinary services | 3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | #31 of 36 | 9% | -1 (-25%) |
| Full-service restaurants | 26 | 7.0 | 6.7 | #10 of 58 | 84% | -3 (-10%) |
| Hair salons | 5 | 1.3 | 1.5 | #9 of 28 | 67% | +1 (+25%) |
| Fitness centers | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 1.1 | — | — | — |
| Auto repair shops | 6 | 1.6 | 1.7 | #29 of 47 | 35% | -2 (-25%) |
| Hotels & lodging | 12 | 3.2 | 1.9 | #4 of 46 | 93% | 0 (no change) |
| Remodeling contractors | 5 | 1.3 | 2.1 | #39 of 42 | 5% | 0 (no change) |
| Cleaning services | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 1.4 | — | — | — |
| Auto body shops | 3 | 0.8 | 1.1 | #33 of 39 | 11% | 0 (no change) |
| Physical therapy clinics | 10 | 2.7 | 1.7 | #4 of 39 | 89% | +2 (+25%) |
| Painting contractors | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.5 | — | — | — |
| Flooring contractors | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.3 | — | — | — |
| Moving companies | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.1 | — | — | — |
| Locksmiths | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.1 | — | — | — |
| Pool services | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.4 | — | — | — |
| Tire shops | 4 | 1.1 | 0.9 | #14 of 34 | 45% | 0 (no change) |
| Used car dealers | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.5 | — | — | — |
| Towing services | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.3 | — | — | — |
| Property management | 4 | 1.1 | 1.2 | #11 of 26 | 56% | +2 to +4 |
| Mortgage brokers | 3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | #1 of 13 | 100% | +1 to +3 |
| Title companies | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.6 | — | — | — |
| Funeral homes | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.5 | — | — | — |
| Trucking companies | 3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | #27 of 39 | 18% | -1 (-25%) |
| Self storage | 4 | 1.1 | 0.7 | #3 of 22 | 81% | +1 (+33%) |
| Optometrists | 4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | #1 of 21 | 95% | 0 (no change) |
| Counseling & mental health | 5 | 1.3 | 1.0 | #6 of 19 | 67% | +3 to +5 |
| Pharmacies | 5 | 1.3 | 1.8 | #40 of 50 | 12% | -2 (-29%) |
| Child care centers | 7 | 1.9 | 2.3 | #31 of 45 | 30% | +2 (+40%) |
| Coffee shops | 4 | 1.1 | 2.2 | #32 of 39 | 18% | +1 (+33%) |
| Bakeries | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.2 | — | — | — |
| Bars & lounges | 4 | 1.1 | 1.8 | #25 of 33 | 19% | +2 to +4 |
| Nail salons | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 1.2 | — | — | — |
| Spas & massage | 3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | #7 of 15 | 50% | +1 to +3 |
| Pet grooming & boarding | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.4 | — | — | — |
| Seafood markets | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.2 | — | — | — |
Rank is among the 64 Louisiana parishes (only those with published figures are ranked). Percentile is the share of the other ranked parishes with lower density. A change shown as a range (for example "+6 to +8") means the 2018 figure was withheld for having fewer than 3 establishments, so only the range is known.
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- Mortgage brokers in Natchitoches Parish
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Counts are business establishments (locations) from the Census Bureau's 2023 County Business Patterns; density uses 2023 population estimates. The index measures supply, how many establishments exist per resident, and says nothing about demand, revenue, or profitability. See the methodology.