How Many Used Car Dealers Are in the Shreveport Metro Area?
As of 2023, the Shreveport metro area has 26 used car dealers, or 0.7 per 10,000 residents, ranking tied at #2 of 10 Louisiana metro areas. That is above the Louisiana statewide rate of 0.5 per 10,000.
The count fell by between 2 and 4 from 2018 to 2023; only a range is known because the 2018 count for one of its parishes was not published (it was 0, 1, or 2).
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Compared with the state and the top-ranked metro area
| Place | Used car dealers | Population (2023) | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport Metro Area | 26 | 389,004 | 0.7 | #2 of 10 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 226 | 4,621,025 | 0.5 | — |
| Alexandria Metro Area | 14 | 150,593 | 0.9 | #1 of 10 |
Used car dealers in nearby places
| Place | Used car dealers | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier Parish | 10 | 0.8 | #4 of 17 |
| Caddo Parish | 15 | 0.6 | #9 of 17 |
| De Soto Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Alexandria Metro Area | 14 | 0.9 | #1 of 10 |
| Baton Rouge Metro Area | 35 | 0.4 | #7 of 10 |
| Hammond Metro Area | 6 | 0.4 | #7 of 10 |
| Houma Metro Area | 10 | 0.5 | #4 of 10 |
| Lafayette Metro Area | 22 | 0.5 | #4 of 10 |
| Lake Charles Metro Area | 13 | 0.5 | #4 of 10 |
| Monroe Metro Area | 15 | 0.7 | #2 of 10 |
| New Orleans Metro Area | 43 | 0.4 | #7 of 10 |
| Slidell Metro Area | 11 | 0.4 | #7 of 10 |
All parishes in this metro area, then the other Louisiana metro areas.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Shreveport Metro Area a competitive market for used car dealers?
The Shreveport metro area has more used car dealers per resident than 78% of the other 9 Louisiana metro areas with published figures, and its density of 0.7 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 the Shreveport Metro Area compare to the Alexandria Metro Area?
The Alexandria metro area ranks #1 among Louisiana metro areas with 14 used car dealers, or 0.9 per 10,000 residents, about 1.3 times the rate in the Shreveport metro area (0.7).
Other industries in the Shreveport 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
- 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
Shreveport Metro Area: 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.