St. Mary Parish: Local Business Density Across 50 Industries
St. Mary Parish had a population of 48,455 in 2023. Of the 50 industries in this index, the Census publishes 2023 counts for 30 industries, totaling 259 establishments (the other 20 had fewer than 3 establishments each and are not published). Relative to the statewide rate, its densest industries are seafood markets (0.6 vs. 0.2 statewide per 10,000), funeral homes (1.0 vs. 0.5 statewide per 10,000), and auto repair shops (2.7 vs. 1.7 statewide per 10,000); its least dense are coffee shops (0.6 vs. 2.2 statewide per 10,000), property management (0.6 vs. 1.2 statewide per 10,000), and law offices (3.7 vs. 7.0 statewide per 10,000).
St. Mary Parish is not part of a metropolitan statistical area. Rank and percentile compare it with the other Louisiana parishes that have published figures.
Local SEO in St. Mary Parish
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
- About average for Louisiana. St. Mary Parish has 53.5 businesses per 10,000 residents across the 30 industries the Census publishes a count for, 26th of 64 parishes. The Census publishes no count for 20 of the 50 industries here, so the true figure is higher.
- Businesses
- 259 businesses across the 30 industries the Census publishes a count for. It withholds the count for 20 more (each has fewer than 3).
- Since 2018
- Between 14 and 24 fewer since 2018. The Census withheld a 2018 or 2023 count for 5 industries, so the change is a range.
- Most crowded here
- Auto repair shops: 13 (2.7 per 10,000, 7th of 47 parishes).
- Tire shops: 7 (1.4 per 10,000, 7th of 34 parishes).
- Insulation and drywall contractors: 3 (0.6 per 10,000, 2nd of 20 parishes).
- Least crowded here
- Coffee shops: 3 (0.6 per 10,000, 39th of 39 parishes).
- Physical therapy clinics: 5 (1.0 per 10,000, 33rd of 39 parishes).
- Child care centers: 7 (1.4 per 10,000, 39th of 45 parishes).
- Moving fastest
- Growing: Auto repair shops, up 3 since 2018 (30%). Shrinking: Bars and lounges, down 6 since 2018 (40%).
- What people search for
- Google does not report search volume for St. Mary 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 | 14 | 2.9 | 3.5 | #32 of 52 | 35% | +1 (+8%) |
| Electrical contractors | 9 | 1.9 | 2.3 | #29 of 45 | 27% | -1 (-10%) |
| Insulation & drywall contractors | 3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | #2 of 20 | 79% | +1 to +3 |
| Roofing contractors | 3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | #11 of 18 | 24% | 0 (no change) |
| Landscaping services | 10 | 2.1 | 2.1 | #21 of 47 | 52% | +1 (+11%) |
| Pest control services | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.7 | — | — | — |
| Law offices | 18 | 3.7 | 7.0 | #24 of 56 | 58% | -2 (-10%) |
| Accounting & CPA firms | 10 | 2.1 | 2.1 | #16 of 37 | 56% | -1 (-9%) |
| Insurance agencies | 22 | 4.5 | 4.6 | #21 of 58 | 63% | +1 (+5%) |
| Real estate brokerages | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 2.5 | — | — | — |
| Dentists | 12 | 2.5 | 3.4 | #23 of 46 | 51% | 0 (no change) |
| Chiropractors | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.9 | — | — | -3 to -1 |
| Physicians' offices | 20 | 4.1 | 6.5 | #22 of 49 | 52% | -4 (-17%) |
| Home health care | 4 | 0.8 | 1.1 | #27 of 36 | 23% | +1 (+33%) |
| Assisted living facilities | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.3 | — | — | — |
| Veterinary services | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 1.0 | — | — | -3 to -1 |
| Full-service restaurants | 26 | 5.4 | 6.7 | #20 of 58 | 65% | -2 (-7%) |
| Hair salons | 6 | 1.2 | 1.5 | #11 of 28 | 48% | 0 (no change) |
| Fitness centers | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 1.1 | — | — | -4 to -2 |
| Auto repair shops | 13 | 2.7 | 1.7 | #7 of 47 | 87% | +3 (+30%) |
| Hotels & lodging | 11 | 2.3 | 1.9 | #15 of 46 | 69% | -2 (-15%) |
| Remodeling contractors | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 2.1 | — | — | — |
| Cleaning services | 5 | 1.0 | 1.4 | #21 of 30 | 28% | -1 (-17%) |
| Auto body shops | 4 | 0.8 | 1.1 | #33 of 39 | 11% | -1 (-20%) |
| Physical therapy clinics | 5 | 1.0 | 1.7 | #33 of 39 | 8% | +1 (+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 | 3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | #5 of 19 | 61% | +1 to +3 |
| Tire shops | 7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | #7 of 34 | 79% | 0 (no change) |
| Used car dealers | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.5 | — | — | — |
| Towing services | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.3 | — | — | — |
| Property management | 3 | 0.6 | 1.2 | #20 of 26 | 20% | 0 (no change) |
| Mortgage brokers | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.2 | — | — | — |
| Title companies | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.6 | — | — | — |
| Funeral homes | 5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | #14 of 31 | 57% | -1 (-17%) |
| Trucking companies | 5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | #20 of 39 | 47% | 0 (no change) |
| Self storage | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.7 | — | — | — |
| Optometrists | 3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | #9 of 21 | 50% | 0 (no change) |
| Counseling & mental health | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 1.0 | — | — | — |
| Pharmacies | 12 | 2.5 | 1.8 | #12 of 50 | 78% | -2 (-14%) |
| Child care centers | 7 | 1.4 | 2.3 | #39 of 45 | 9% | 0 (no change) |
| Coffee shops | 3 | 0.6 | 2.2 | #39 of 39 | 0% | -2 (-40%) |
| Bakeries | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.2 | — | — | — |
| Bars & lounges | 9 | 1.9 | 1.8 | #8 of 33 | 72% | -6 (-40%) |
| Nail salons | 4 | 0.8 | 1.2 | #16 of 23 | 23% | +1 (+33%) |
| Spas & massage | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.6 | — | — | — |
| Pet grooming & boarding | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | 0.4 | — | — | — |
| Seafood markets | 3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | #5 of 15 | 71% | 0 (no change) |
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.
Related
- Auto repair shops in St. Mary Parish
- Tire shops in St. Mary Parish
- Insulation & drywall contractors in St. Mary Parish
- All metro areas and parishes
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.