How long is the commute from Opelousas, LA?
Workers who live in Opelousas, LA take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
22.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 22.3%
How people in Opelousas get to work
| Means of transportation | Opelousas | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.0% (±4.7 points) | 78.1% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±3.4 points) | 10.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.4 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±2.3 points) | 7.3% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Opelousas, the average commute is lower than in St. Landry Parish (29.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Opelousas, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from St. Landry Parish (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Landry Parish, Opelousas ranks 8 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 255 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Opelousas
| Vehicles available | Opelousas | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 22.3% (±4.0 points) | 9.9% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.1% (±5.1 points) | 38.7% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.2% (±4.5 points) | 36.0% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.4% (±2.6 points) | 15.3% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Opelousas, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in St. Landry Parish (9.9%).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (8.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Opelousas
| Opelousas | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±2.3 points) | 7.3% (±1.3 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.6% (±3.1 points) | 89.6% (±1.4 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 67.4% (±4.3 points) | 74.3% (±2.1 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Opelousas, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in St. Landry Parish (74.3%).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (86.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Opelousas
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opelousas | — | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Lawtell | 6.1 mi | 22.4 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| Washington | 6.4 mi | 61.8 minutes (±25.2) | Higher |
| Leonville | 7.3 mi | 33.2 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Coteau | 7.6 mi | 23.6 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Port Barre | 7.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sunset | 8.3 mi | 33.4 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Church Point | 12 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Arnaudville | 12 mi | 15.1 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arnaudville, LA (15.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Washington, LA (61.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Landry Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Melville | 37.2 minutes (±10.2) |
| 3 | Sunset | 33.4 minutes (±9.0) |
| 4 | Leonville | 33.2 minutes (±11.1) |
| 5 | Cankton | 31.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 (tie) | Krotz Springs | 25.6 minutes (±10.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Palmetto | 25.6 minutes (±12.5) |
| 8 | Opelousas | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Eunice | 24.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 10 | Port Barre | 23.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 11 | Grand Coteau | 23.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 12 | Lawtell | 22.4 minutes (±12.2) |
| 13 | Arnaudville | 15.1 minutes (±5.7) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in St. Landry 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 Opelousas
How long is the average commute in Opelousas?
Workers who live in Opelousas, LA take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Opelousas without a car?
22.3% of households in Opelousas have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Opelousas?
5.0% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Opelousas worked from home, and 67.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Opelousas city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Opelousas city, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Opelousas 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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