Local SEO in Los Angeles County, California

How many businesses in Los Angeles County could benefit from local search optimization, based on U.S. Census data.

Key facts — Los Angeles County, California

304,305
business establishments
2,464
advertising & marketing firms (NAICS 5418)
3,898,570
total employees
9,663,345
population (2023)

Marketing & business landscape

Total business establishments304,305
Advertising, PR & related firms (NAICS 5418)2,464
Total private employment3,898,570
Total annual payroll$288,504,625,000
Population (2023)9,663,345
Businesses per 1,000 residents31.5

Los Angeles County has 304,305 business establishments, of which roughly 2,464 are advertising, public-relations, and related-services firms. For the remaining local businesses, local SEO — Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, and location landing pages — is the primary way to appear in nearby search results.

White-label SEO for agencies in Los Angeles County

Agencies serving Los Angeles County’s 304,305 businesses often deliver SEO through a white-label partner. Holly Starks provides white-label local SEO, link building, and authority building under your brand. See the white-label SEO overview.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 (establishments, employment, payroll, NAICS 5418); Population Estimates 2023.