The Local Market Index · Louisiana 2023

How Many Bars & Lounges Are in St. James Parish?

As of 2023, St. James Parish has 5 bars and lounges, or 2.5 per 10,000 residents, ranking #4 of 33 Louisiana parishes with published figures. That is above the Louisiana statewide rate of 1.8 per 10,000.

The count rose from 4 in 2018 to 5 in 2023, a change of +1 (+25%).

5bars and lounges, 2023
2.5per 10,000 residents
#4of 33 parishes
+1change since 2018 (+25%)

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Compared with the state and the top-ranked parish

St. James Parish: 2.5 per 10,000 residentsSt. James Parish2.5Louisiana statewide: 1.8 per 10,000 residentsLouisiana statewide1.8#1: Orleans Parish: 6.4 per 10,000 residents#1: Orleans Parish6.4
Establishments per 10,000 residents. Bars are drawn to scale.
PlaceBars & loungesPopulation (2023)Per 10,000Rank
St. James Parish519,7972.5#4 of 33
Louisiana (statewide)8114,621,0251.8
Orleans Parish241376,0356.4#1 of 33

Bars & lounges in nearby places

PlaceBars & loungesPer 10,000Rank
New Orleans metro area parent metro3713.8#1 of 10
Ascension Parish151.2#22 of 33
St. John the Baptist Parish30.7#32 of 33
Assumption ParishNot published (fewer than 3)
St. Charles Parish81.5#16 of 33
Livingston Parish151.0#28 of 33
Iberville Parish41.3#19 of 33

Nearest parishes by distance between centers.

Frequently asked questions

Is St. James Parish a competitive market for bars and lounges?

St. James Parish has more bars and lounges per resident than 91% of the other 32 Louisiana parishes with published figures, and its density of 2.5 per 10,000 residents is above the statewide rate of 1.8. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.

How does St. James Parish compare to Orleans Parish?

Orleans Parish ranks #1 among Louisiana parishes with 241 bars and lounges, or 6.4 per 10,000 residents, about 2.6 times the rate in St. James Parish (2.5).

Other industries in St. James Parish

St. James Parish: all 50 industries

Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 722410, 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.