Landscapers in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana has 82 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 494 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.6 across Louisiana.
Lafayette Parish ranks 6 of 47 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $40,984 per employee a year.
Across Louisiana, landscapers earn a median of $32,540 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 82
- Their employees
- 494
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.3
Landscapers in Lafayette Parish: businesses and jobs
| Lafayette Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 82 | 979 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 494 | 6,534 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $20,246,000 | $283,216,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.3 | 4.6 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Lafayette Parish
| Lafayette Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 67.7% (±1.2 points) | 65.3% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 2.1% (±0.4 points) | 2.8% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 112,184 (±69) | 2,108,902 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 19.1% (±1.1 points) | 11.9% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 67.7% (±1.2 points) in Lafayette Parish, higher than across Louisiana (65.3%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 2.1% (±0.4 points) in Lafayette Parish, lower than across Louisiana (2.8%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 19.1% (±1.1 points) in Lafayette Parish, higher than across Louisiana (11.9%).
Places in Lafayette Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 121,715 | 47.9% | 46.9% |
| Youngsville | 17,427 | 7.5% | 12.6% |
| Broussard | 14,322 | 14.0% | 16.7% |
| Carencro | 11,619 | 31.9% | 33.6% |
| Scott | 8,609 | 27.6% | 24.9% |
| Milton | 2,793 | 22.3% | 10.3% |
| Ossun | 2,271 | 25.2% | 24.1% |
| Duson | 1,282 | 34.4% | 37.6% |
Counties in Louisiana with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lafayette Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne Parish | 5 | 7.3 | +0.0 |
| Lincoln Parish | 15 | 7.2 | −0.1 |
| St. James Parish | 6 | 6.9 | −0.4 |
| St. Charles Parish | 14 | 6.8 | −0.5 |
| Ouachita Parish | 57 | 8.0 | +0.7 |
| Ascension Parish | 34 | 6.5 | −0.8 |
Licenses for landscapers in Louisiana
Federal rules and model codes for landscapers
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Lafayette Parish
How many landscaping service businesses are in Lafayette Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 82 landscaping service businesses with employees in Lafayette Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Lafayette Parish?
Pay is published by state: across Louisiana, landscapers earn a median of $32,540 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Lafayette Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in Lafayette Parish may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: landscapers in Louisiana (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
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Figures last updated on .