How long is the commute from Kentwood, LA?
Workers who live in Kentwood, LA take an average of 24.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
1.1% work from home.
9.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.4 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Households without a car
- 9.1%
How people in Kentwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Kentwood | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.1% (±17.7 points) | 80.2% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.9% (±17.1 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.7% (±6.9 points) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.1% (±1.6 points) | 7.2% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Kentwood, the average commute is lower than in Tangipahoa Parish (29.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kentwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tangipahoa Parish (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Tangipahoa Parish, Kentwood ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 248 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kentwood
| Vehicles available | Kentwood | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% (±6.8 points) | 6.1% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.4% (±12.4 points) | 36.0% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% (±11.6 points) | 37.9% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.7% (±7.5 points) | 20.0% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Kentwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Tangipahoa Parish (6.1%).
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 Kentwood
| Kentwood | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.1% (±1.6 points) | 7.2% (±1.0 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±5.5 points) | 93.6% (±0.9 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.0% (±8.5 points) | 89.2% (±1.4 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Kentwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Tangipahoa Parish (89.2%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (86.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kentwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentwood | — | 24.4 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Tangipahoa | 4.0 mi | 31.4 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Osyka | 5.7 mi | 24.4 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Greensburg | 12 mi | 35.2 minutes (±12.6) | Not measurably different |
| Roseland | 12 mi | 33.4 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
| Amite City | 14 mi | 24.5 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Magnolia | 16 mi | 18.8 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Montpelier | 19 mi | 45.5 minutes (±13.8) | Higher |
| Independence | 21 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Roseland, LA (33.4 minutes), Montpelier, LA (45.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tangipahoa Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ponchatoula | 33.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 | Tangipahoa | 31.4 minutes (±6.9) |
| 4 | Tickfaw | 28.1 minutes (±6.8) |
| 5 | Natalbany | 27.3 minutes (±9.1) |
| 6 | Independence | 27.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | Amite City | 24.5 minutes (±7.3) |
| 8 | Kentwood | 24.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 9 | Hammond | 21.0 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Tangipahoa 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 Kentwood
How long is the average commute in Kentwood?
Workers who live in Kentwood, LA take an average of 24.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kentwood without a car?
9.1% of households in Kentwood have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kentwood?
1.1% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Kentwood worked from home, and 82.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kentwood town, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kentwood town, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kentwood 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 Kentwood town, Louisiana (place:39545, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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