How long is the commute from Gonzales, LA?
Workers who live in Gonzales, LA take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
7.7% work from home.
7.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Households without a car
- 7.5%
How people in Gonzales get to work
| Means of transportation | Gonzales | Ascension Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.0% (±7.9 points) | 81.6% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.3% (±7.2 points) | 7.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.7% (±3.9 points) | 8.9% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Gonzales, the average commute is lower than in Ascension Parish (30.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gonzales, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ascension Parish (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ascension Parish, Gonzales ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 238 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gonzales
| Vehicles available | Gonzales | Ascension Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% (±2.9 points) | 4.7% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% (±7.4 points) | 25.8% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.2% (±7.5 points) | 45.7% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.4% (±5.6 points) | 23.8% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Gonzales, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ascension Parish (4.7%).
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 Gonzales
| Gonzales | Ascension Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.7% (±3.9 points) | 8.9% (±1.5 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±1.9 points) | 96.5% (±0.5 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±4.4 points) | 91.9% (±1.2 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Gonzales, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ascension Parish (91.9%).
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 Gonzales
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales | — | 24.9 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Sorrento | 3.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Prairieville | 7.3 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Donaldsonville | 9.1 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Port Vincent | 9.7 mi | 29.7 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| French Settlement | 10 mi | 38.2 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| St. Gabriel | 11 mi | 22.6 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Old Jefferson | 12 mi | 25.6 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Village St. George | 13 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Prairieville, LA (31.9 minutes), French Settlement, LA (38.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ascension Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairieville | 31.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 2 | Donaldsonville | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Gonzales | 24.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Sorrento | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) |
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 Gonzales
How long is the average commute in Gonzales?
Workers who live in Gonzales, LA take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gonzales without a car?
7.5% of households in Gonzales have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gonzales?
7.7% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Gonzales worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gonzales city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gonzales city, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gonzales city, Louisiana
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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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