Business Opportunities in Louisiana

Louisiana

Statewide Gap Ratio analysis to identify underserved markets across all Louisiana communities

Population

4.6M

High Demand

Moderate Demand

High Confidence

📊 Statewide Gap Ratio Analysis

Gap Ratio = National Density / State Density. This analysis compares Louisiana's business density to national averages. Higher ratios indicate opportunities that are underserved statewide, perfect for rural areas or smaller metros not yet covered in our city-specific data.

≥1.5x High Demand

1.1-1.5x Moderate

0.9-1.1x Balanced

<0.9x Saturated

Top Opportunities (Sorted by Gap Ratio)

Barbershop

Barber Shops

High Confidence

14.2xGap Ratio

93% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Beauty SalonHair Salon

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

812111

clothes dryers

Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

8.4xGap Ratio

88% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

edgerslawnmowers

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81141

Car Service

Taxi and Limousine Service

High Confidence

7.9xGap Ratio

87% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Limo ServicePrivate Driver

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.12/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

4853

Commercial Photographer

Commercial Photography

High Confidence

6.1xGap Ratio

84% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Event PhotographyPortrait Photographer

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541922

Creative Professional

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures

High Confidence

5.6xGap Ratio

82% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

7114

Creative Professional

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures

High Confidence

5.6xGap Ratio

82% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

71141

activities

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures

High Confidence

5.6xGap Ratio

82% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

representing clients in contract negotiationssuch as representing clients in contract negotiations

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

711410

clothes dryers

Appliance Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

5.5xGap Ratio

82% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

refrigeratorsroom air-conditioners

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.04/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811412

Other Computer Related Services Business

Other Computer Related Services

High Confidence

5.0xGap Ratio

80% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Other Computer Related Services ServiceProfessional Other

Local Density

0.05/10k

National Avg

0.23/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541519

Professional Support

Support Activities for Animal Production

High Confidence

4.0xGap Ratio

75% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Support Activities for Animal Production BusinessSupport Activities for Animal Production Service

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.04/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

1152

Professional Support

Support Activities for Animal Production

High Confidence

4.0xGap Ratio

75% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Support Activities for Animal Production BusinessSupport Activities for Animal Production Service

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.04/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

11521

Professional Support

Support Activities for Animal Production

High Confidence

4.0xGap Ratio

75% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Support Activities for Animal Production BusinessSupport Activities for Animal Production Service

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.04/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

115210

Cleaning Service

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services

High Confidence

4.0xGap Ratio

75% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Commercial CleaningHouse Cleaning

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56174

Cleaning Service

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services

High Confidence

4.0xGap Ratio

75% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Commercial CleaningHouse Cleaning

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561740

Creative Professional

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

3.7xGap Ratio

73% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.26/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

120

NAICS Code

7115

Creative Professional

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

3.7xGap Ratio

73% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.26/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

120

NAICS Code

71151

commercial

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

3.7xGap Ratio

73% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.26/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

120

NAICS Code

711510

Custom Computer Programming Services Business

Custom Computer Programming Services

High Confidence

3.4xGap Ratio

70% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Custom Computer Programming Services ServiceProfessional Custom

Local Density

0.53/10k

National Avg

1.80/10k

Local Businesses

245

NAICS Code

541511

Boutique

Fruit and Vegetable Retailers

High Confidence

3.3xGap Ratio

70% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Retail ShopSpecialty Retailer

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

44523

Boutique

Fruit and Vegetable Retailers

High Confidence

3.3xGap Ratio

70% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Retail ShopSpecialty Retailer

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

445230

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services Business

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

3.2xGap Ratio

69% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computing

Local Density

0.10/10k

National Avg

0.34/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5182

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services Business

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

3.2xGap Ratio

69% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computing

Local Density

0.10/10k

National Avg

0.34/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

51821

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services Business

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

3.2xGap Ratio

69% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computing

Local Density

0.10/10k

National Avg

0.34/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

518210

Motion Picture and Video Industries Business

Motion Picture and Video Industries

High Confidence

3.2xGap Ratio

69% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Motion Picture and Video Industries ServiceProfessional Motion

Local Density

0.18/10k

National Avg

0.57/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5121

Business Consultant

Computer Facilities Management Services

3.1xGap Ratio

68% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Corporate AdvisorManagement Consulting

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541513

Ad Agency

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling

3.1xGap Ratio

68% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Brand ConsultantDigital Marketing

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54191

Ad Agency

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling

3.1xGap Ratio

68% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Brand ConsultantDigital Marketing

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541910

Computer Systems Design Services Business

Computer Systems Design Services

High Confidence

3.0xGap Ratio

67% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computer Systems Design Services ServiceProfessional Computer

Local Density

0.49/10k

National Avg

1.48/10k

Local Businesses

226

NAICS Code

541512

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

High Confidence

2.9xGap Ratio

65% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.51/10k

National Avg

1.45/10k

Local Businesses

234

NAICS Code

484121

Performing Arts Companies Business

Performing Arts Companies

2.9xGap Ratio

65% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Performing Arts Companies ServiceProfessional Performing

Local Density

0.06/10k

National Avg

0.17/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

7111

Computer Systems Design and Related Services Business

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

High Confidence

2.8xGap Ratio

64% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computer Systems Design and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computer

Local Density

1.46/10k

National Avg

4.02/10k

Local Businesses

670

NAICS Code

5415

Computer Systems Design and Related Services Business

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

High Confidence

2.8xGap Ratio

64% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computer Systems Design and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computer

Local Density

1.46/10k

National Avg

4.02/10k

Local Businesses

670

NAICS Code

54151

Dog Daycare

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

2.7xGap Ratio

63% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Dog WalkingPet Boarding

Local Density

0.18/10k

National Avg

0.50/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81291

boarding

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

2.7xGap Ratio

63% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

groomingsitting

Local Density

0.18/10k

National Avg

0.50/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

812910

Building Inspection Services Business

Building Inspection Services

High Confidence

2.7xGap Ratio

63% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Building Inspection Services ServiceProfessional Building

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.07/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54135

Building Inspection Services Business

Building Inspection Services

High Confidence

2.7xGap Ratio

63% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Building Inspection Services ServiceProfessional Building

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.07/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541350

Concierge Service

All Other Personal Services

High Confidence

2.5xGap Ratio

60% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Errand ServicePersonal Shopper

Local Density

0.21/10k

National Avg

0.53/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81299

Concierge Service

All Other Personal Services

High Confidence

2.5xGap Ratio

60% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Errand ServicePersonal Shopper

Local Density

0.21/10k

National Avg

0.53/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

812990

Professional Travel

Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services

High Confidence

2.5xGap Ratio

60% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services BusinessTravel Arrangement and Reservation Services Service

Local Density

0.12/10k

National Avg

0.28/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5615

Professional Specialized

Specialized Design Services

High Confidence

2.4xGap Ratio

59% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Specialized Design Services BusinessSpecialized Design Services Service

Local Density

0.39/10k

National Avg

0.95/10k

Local Businesses

181

NAICS Code

5414

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance

High Confidence

2.4xGap Ratio

58% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.74/10k

National Avg

1.77/10k

Local Businesses

342

NAICS Code

48412

Document Preparation Services Business

Document Preparation Services

2.3xGap Ratio

57% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Document Preparation Services ServiceProfessional Document

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56141

Document Preparation Services Business

Document Preparation Services

2.3xGap Ratio

57% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Document Preparation Services ServiceProfessional Document

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561410

Boutique

Confectionery and Nut Retailers

2.2xGap Ratio

55% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Retail ShopSpecialty Retailer

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

445292

Automotive detail shops Mobile car and truck washes Car washes Self-service car washes

Car Washes

2.2xGap Ratio

55% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

passenger carstrailers

Local Density

0.16/10k

National Avg

0.36/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811192

all trailers

All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

2.1xGap Ratio

53% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

passenger carstrucks

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.04/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811198

Building Finishing Contractors Business

Building Finishing Contractors

High Confidence

2.1xGap Ratio

53% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Building Finishing Contractors ServiceProfessional Building

Local Density

1.68/10k

National Avg

3.58/10k

Local Businesses

773

NAICS Code

2383

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Local

High Confidence

2.1xGap Ratio

53% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.50/10k

National Avg

1.05/10k

Local Businesses

229

NAICS Code

48411

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Local

High Confidence

2.1xGap Ratio

53% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.50/10k

National Avg

1.05/10k

Local Businesses

229

NAICS Code

484110

Fix-It Service

Reupholstery and Furniture Repair

High Confidence

2.1xGap Ratio

53% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Maintenance ShopRepair Service

Local Density

0.01/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81142

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