How long is the commute from Central, LA?
Workers who live in Central, LA take an average of 29.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
10.1% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.0 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Central get to work
| Means of transportation | Central | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.4% (±3.6 points) | 77.2% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±2.2 points) | 10.1% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 1.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.1% (±2.8 points) | 8.6% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Central, the average commute is higher than in East Baton Rouge Parish (23.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Central, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in East Baton Rouge Parish (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In East Baton Rouge Parish, Central ranks 2 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 142 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Central
| Vehicles available | Central | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±1.7 points) | 8.1% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% (±4.2 points) | 39.5% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.1% (±4.7 points) | 36.9% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±3.8 points) | 15.5% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Central, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in East Baton Rouge Parish (8.1%).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (8.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Central
| Central | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.1% (±2.8 points) | 8.6% (±0.6 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±0.9 points) | 95.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±1.4 points) | 91.1% (±0.7 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Central, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in East Baton Rouge Parish (91.1%).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (86.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Central
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | — | 29.0 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Monticello | 5.0 mi | 30.8 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Watson | 5.2 mi | 30.2 minutes (±11.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brownfields | 5.4 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Merrydale | 6.0 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Denham Springs | 7.4 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Baker | 7.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Baton Rouge | 10 mi | 21.0 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Zachary | 11 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Baker, LA (24.3 minutes), Baton Rouge, LA (21.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across East Baton Rouge Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monticello | 30.8 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Central | 29.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 3 | Gardere | 27.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Zachary | 27.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 5 | Brownfields | 26.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 (tie) | Merrydale | 26.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Village St. George | 26.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 8 | Shenandoah | 26.6 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in East Baton Rouge 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 Central
How long is the average commute in Central?
Workers who live in Central, LA take an average of 29.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Central without a car?
2.4% of households in Central have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Central?
10.1% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Central worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central city, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central 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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Figures last updated on .
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