How long is the commute from Laplace, LA?
Workers who live in Laplace, LA take an average of 32.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
5.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.9 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.7%
How people in Laplace get to work
| Means of transportation | Laplace | St. John the Baptist Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.6% (±3.6 points) | 81.9% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±2.1 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±2.3 points) | 6.4% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Laplace, the average commute is not measurably different from St. John the Baptist Parish (30.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Laplace, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from St. John the Baptist Parish (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. John the Baptist Parish, Laplace ranks 1 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 78 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Laplace
| Vehicles available | Laplace | St. John the Baptist Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% (±1.9 points) | 5.2% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% (±4.8 points) | 33.9% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±4.7 points) | 36.5% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.8% (±4.5 points) | 24.4% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Laplace, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from St. John the Baptist Parish (5.2%).
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 Laplace
| Laplace | St. John the Baptist Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±2.3 points) | 6.4% (±1.7 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±1.8 points) | 94.7% (±1.4 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±2.6 points) | 91.3% (±1.9 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Laplace, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from St. John the Baptist Parish (91.3%).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (86.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Laplace
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laplace | — | 32.9 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Montz | 3.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Reserve | 4.7 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Edgard | 4.9 mi | 31.4 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Norco | 6.7 mi | 22.3 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Hahnville | 8.3 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| New Sarpy | 8.5 mi | 27.6 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Garyville | 9.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±6.3) | Lower |
| Destrehan | 10 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Montz, LA (28.4 minutes), Reserve, LA (22.8 minutes), Norco, LA (22.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. John the Baptist Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laplace | 32.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 2 | Edgard | 31.4 minutes (±7.9) |
| 3 | Garyville | 25.2 minutes (±6.3) |
| 4 | Reserve | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) |
Laplace is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Laplace
How long is the average commute in Laplace?
Workers who live in Laplace, LA take an average of 32.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Laplace without a car?
5.7% of households in Laplace have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Laplace?
7.6% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Laplace worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laplace CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laplace CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laplace CDP, 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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