How long is the commute from Merrydale, LA?
Workers who live in Merrydale, LA take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.0% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.7 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 10.0%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Merrydale get to work
| Means of transportation | Merrydale | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.5% (±13.6 points) | 77.2% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 32.9% (±10.1 points) | 10.1% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 1.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.0% (±9.6 points) | 8.6% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Merrydale, the average commute is not measurably different from East Baton Rouge Parish (23.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Merrydale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from East Baton Rouge Parish (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In East Baton Rouge Parish, Merrydale ranks 6 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 190 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Merrydale
| Vehicles available | Merrydale | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±5.9 points) | 8.1% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% (±11.7 points) | 39.5% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±10.7 points) | 36.9% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.7% (±9.6 points) | 15.5% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Merrydale, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from East Baton Rouge Parish (8.1%).
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 Merrydale
| Merrydale | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.0% (±9.6 points) | 8.6% (±0.6 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.2% (±8.2 points) | 95.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% (±7.5 points) | 91.1% (±0.7 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Merrydale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from East Baton Rouge Parish (91.1%).
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 Merrydale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrydale | — | 26.7 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Brownfields | 3.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Monticello | 3.9 mi | 30.8 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Baton Rouge | 4.4 mi | 21.0 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Central | 6.0 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster | 6.5 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Baker | 6.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Port Allen | 7.1 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Inniswold | 7.4 mi | 22.0 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Baton Rouge, LA (21.0 minutes), Westminster, LA (21.6 minutes), Port Allen, LA (19.4 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) |
| 9 | Old Jefferson | 25.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 10 | Baker | 24.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 | Inniswold | 22.0 minutes (±5.0) |
| 12 | Oak Hills Place | 21.8 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in East Baton Rouge Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
Merrydale 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 Merrydale
How long is the average commute in Merrydale?
Workers who live in Merrydale, LA take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Merrydale without a car?
9.2% of households in Merrydale have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Merrydale?
10.0% (±9.6 points) of workers who live in Merrydale worked from home, and 86.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrydale CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrydale CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrydale CDP, 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 Merrydale CDP, Louisiana (place:49940, 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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