How long is the commute from Bossier City, LA?
Workers who live in Bossier City, LA take an average of 18.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
6.0% work from home.
10.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.0 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 6.0%
- Households without a car
- 10.1%
How people in Bossier City get to work
| Means of transportation | Bossier City | Bossier Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.5% (±2.4 points) | 83.1% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±1.5 points) | 6.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.0% (±1.4 points) | 7.6% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Bossier City, the average commute is lower than in Bossier Parish (22.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bossier City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bossier Parish (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bossier Parish, Bossier City ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 376 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bossier City
| Vehicles available | Bossier City | Bossier Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.1% (±1.6 points) | 7.3% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.2% (±2.3 points) | 32.3% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±2.9 points) | 40.9% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.9% (±2.3 points) | 19.4% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Bossier City, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Bossier Parish (7.3%).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (8.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bossier City
| Bossier City | Bossier Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.0% (±1.4 points) | 7.6% (±1.0 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±1.4 points) | 94.9% (±0.9 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.2% (±1.8 points) | 85.8% (±1.6 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bossier City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bossier Parish (85.8%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (86.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bossier City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier City | — | 18.0 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Red Chute | 4.1 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Eastwood | 6.0 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Haughton | 8.8 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Shreveport | 8.9 mi | 18.8 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Benton | 12 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Doyline | 14 mi | 39.2 minutes (±12.0) | Higher |
| Blanchard | 14 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Greenwood | 19 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Red Chute, LA (23.1 minutes), Eastwood, LA (24.1 minutes), Haughton, LA (26.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bossier Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plain Dealing | 32.8 minutes (±6.8) |
| 2 | Haughton | 26.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 3 | Eastwood | 24.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Red Chute | 23.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 | Benton | 20.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Bossier City | 18.0 minutes (±1.0) |
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 Bossier City
How long is the average commute in Bossier City?
Workers who live in Bossier City, LA take an average of 18.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bossier City without a car?
10.1% of households in Bossier City have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bossier City?
6.0% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Bossier City worked from home, and 85.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bossier City city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bossier City city, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bossier City city, Louisiana
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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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