How long is the commute from Golden Meadow, LA?
Workers who live in Golden Meadow, LA take an average of 21.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
2.0% work from home.
12.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.8 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 2.0%
- Households without a car
- 12.7%
How people in Golden Meadow get to work
| Means of transportation | Golden Meadow | Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.5% (±9.0 points) | 80.7% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.6% (±8.0 points) | 10.3% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±2.7 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±2.3 points) | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.0% (±1.4 points) | 4.8% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Golden Meadow, the average commute is not measurably different from Lafourche Parish (27.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Golden Meadow, 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, Golden Meadow ranks 13 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 308 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Golden Meadow
| Vehicles available | Golden Meadow | Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.7% (±8.8 points) | 6.9% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% (±11.1 points) | 30.6% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.3% (±7.7 points) | 43.9% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.4% (±11.5 points) | 18.6% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Golden Meadow, 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 Golden Meadow
| Golden Meadow | Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.0% (±1.4 points) | 4.8% (±0.9 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.6% (±7.0 points) | 91.4% (±1.1 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.7% (±11.0 points) | 86.7% (±1.3 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Golden Meadow, 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 lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Golden Meadow
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Meadow | — | 21.8 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Galliano | 4.5 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Cut Off | 9.5 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Larose | 14 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Montegut | 18 mi | 32.7 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Chauvin | 20 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Lockport | 24 mi | 30.6 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Bourg | 24 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Presquille | 25 mi | 22.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Galliano, LA (30.2 minutes), Cut Off, LA (29.1 minutes), Montegut, LA (32.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Lockport Heights | 28.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 (tie) | Kraemer | 28.0 minutes (±7.6) |
| 8 (tie) | Raceland | 28.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 10 | Bayou Country Club | 27.8 minutes (±6.3) |
| 11 (tie) | Lafourche Crossing | 26.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 11 (tie) | Larose | 26.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 13 | Golden Meadow | 21.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 14 | Thibodaux | 20.9 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Lafourche 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 Golden Meadow
How long is the average commute in Golden Meadow?
Workers who live in Golden Meadow, LA take an average of 21.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Golden Meadow without a car?
12.7% of households in Golden Meadow have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Golden Meadow?
2.0% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Golden Meadow worked from home, and 78.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Golden Meadow town, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Golden Meadow town, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Golden Meadow town, 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 Golden Meadow town, Louisiana (place:29640, 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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