How long is the commute from Port Sulphur, LA?
Workers who live in Port Sulphur, LA take an average of 27.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
0.0% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.2 minutes (±6.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Port Sulphur get to work
| Means of transportation | Port Sulphur | Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.8% (±9.5 points) | 80.5% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±8.6 points) | 10.2% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±4.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 5.9% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Port Sulphur, the average commute is not measurably different from Plaquemines Parish (25.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Port Sulphur, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Plaquemines Parish (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Plaquemines Parish, Port Sulphur ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 181 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Port Sulphur
| Vehicles available | Port Sulphur | Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±4.8 points) | 1.9% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% (±20.0 points) | 31.7% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% (±18.8 points) | 42.6% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.1% (±13.3 points) | 23.8% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Port Sulphur, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Plaquemines Parish (1.9%).
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 Port Sulphur
| Port Sulphur | Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 5.9% (±1.9 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±4.5 points) | 94.7% (±1.8 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.2% (±15.6 points) | 88.5% (±2.7 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Port Sulphur, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Plaquemines Parish (88.5%).
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 Port Sulphur
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Sulphur | — | 27.2 minutes (±6.8) | — |
| Poydras | 26 mi | 40.0 minutes (±9.9) | Higher |
| Jean Lafitte | 29 mi | 32.3 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| New Orleans Station | 29 mi | 18.6 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Violet | 29 mi | 34.8 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Chasse | 30 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Woodmere | 31 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Meraux | 32 mi | 32.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Timberlane | 32 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Poydras, LA (40.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Plaquemines Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Sulphur | 27.2 minutes (±6.8) |
| 2 | Belle Chasse | 26.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 3 | New Orleans Station | 18.6 minutes (±5.9) |
Port Sulphur 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 Port Sulphur
How long is the average commute in Port Sulphur?
Workers who live in Port Sulphur, LA take an average of 27.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Port Sulphur without a car?
4.5% of households in Port Sulphur have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Port Sulphur?
0.0% (±8.8 points) of workers who live in Port Sulphur worked from home, and 77.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Sulphur CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Sulphur CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Sulphur 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 Port Sulphur CDP, Louisiana (place:62070, in state:22).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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