How long is the commute from Carencro, LA?
Workers who live in Carencro, LA take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±6.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Carencro get to work
| Means of transportation | Carencro | Lafayette Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.8% (±7.0 points) | 80.1% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.6% (±1.6 points) | 5.8% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±6.9 points) | 10.4% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Carencro, the average commute is higher than in Lafayette Parish (22.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carencro, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lafayette Parish (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lafayette Parish, Carencro ranks 1 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 121 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carencro
| Vehicles available | Carencro | Lafayette Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±3.8 points) | 6.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% (±7.7 points) | 37.2% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.1% (±6.9 points) | 41.0% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.3% (±4.0 points) | 15.2% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Carencro, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lafayette Parish (6.6%).
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 Carencro
| Carencro | Lafayette Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±6.9 points) | 10.4% (±0.9 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±3.5 points) | 94.2% (±0.8 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.5% (±4.5 points) | 91.3% (±1.0 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Carencro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lafayette Parish (91.3%).
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 Carencro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carencro | — | 30.2 minutes (±6.5) | — |
| Ossun | 4.5 mi | 24.1 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cankton | 5.0 mi | 31.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Scott | 6.0 mi | 24.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sunset | 6.6 mi | 33.4 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette | 7.4 mi | 20.0 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Grand Coteau | 7.4 mi | 23.6 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Breaux Bridge | 8.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Arnaudville | 8.8 mi | 15.1 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lafayette, LA (20.0 minutes), Arnaudville, LA (15.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lafayette Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carencro | 30.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 2 | Youngsville | 26.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | Milton | 26.1 minutes (±8.1) |
| 4 | Duson | 25.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Scott | 24.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Ossun | 24.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 | Lafayette | 20.0 minutes (±0.6) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Lafayette Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Carencro
How long is the average commute in Carencro?
Workers who live in Carencro, LA take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carencro without a car?
8.1% of households in Carencro have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carencro?
15.2% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Carencro worked from home, and 87.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carencro city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carencro city, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carencro city, 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 Carencro city, Louisiana (place:12665, 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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