How long is the commute from Bayou Blue, LA?
Workers who live in Bayou Blue, LA take an average of 30.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.6 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Bayou Blue get to work
| Means of transportation | Bayou Blue | Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±5.3 points) | 80.7% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±4.6 points) | 10.3% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.3 points) | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±3.5 points) | 4.8% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Bayou Blue, the average commute is not measurably different from Lafourche Parish (27.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bayou Blue, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lafourche Parish (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lafourche Parish, Bayou Blue ranks 3 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 115 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bayou Blue
| Vehicles available | Bayou Blue | Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±5.0 points) | 6.9% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.9% (±6.3 points) | 30.6% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.4% (±7.0 points) | 43.9% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.5% (±4.5 points) | 18.6% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Bayou Blue, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lafourche Parish (6.9%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (8.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bayou Blue
| Bayou Blue | Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±3.5 points) | 4.8% (±0.9 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.6 points) | 91.4% (±1.1 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±5.0 points) | 86.7% (±1.3 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bayou Blue, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lafourche Parish (86.7%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (86.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bayou Blue
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Blue | — | 30.6 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Bayou Cane | 5.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Presquille | 5.4 mi | 22.1 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
| Bourg | 5.8 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Raceland | 6.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lockport Heights | 7.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gray | 7.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mathews | 7.6 mi | 37.2 minutes (±12.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lockport | 8.3 mi | 30.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bayou Cane, LA (22.5 minutes), Presquille, LA (22.1 minutes), Bourg, LA (24.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lafourche Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathews | 37.2 minutes (±12.8) |
| 2 | Chackbay | 31.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 (tie) | Bayou Blue | 30.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 (tie) | Lockport | 30.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Galliano | 30.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 | Cut Off | 29.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 | Lockport Heights | 28.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 (tie) | Kraemer | 28.0 minutes (±7.6) |
| 8 (tie) | Raceland | 28.0 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Lafourche Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
Bayou Blue is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bayou Blue
How long is the average commute in Bayou Blue?
Workers who live in Bayou Blue, LA take an average of 30.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bayou Blue without a car?
7.3% of households in Bayou Blue have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bayou Blue?
9.1% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Bayou Blue worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bayou Blue CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bayou Blue CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bayou Blue CDP, Louisiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Bayou Blue CDP, Louisiana (place:05175, in state:22).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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