How long is the commute from Prairieville, LA?
Workers who live in Prairieville, LA take an average of 31.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.9 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Prairieville get to work
| Means of transportation | Prairieville | Ascension Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.7% (±3.5 points) | 81.6% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±1.9 points) | 7.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.3 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±2.6 points) | 8.9% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Prairieville, the average commute is not measurably different from Ascension Parish (30.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Prairieville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ascension Parish (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ascension Parish, Prairieville ranks 1 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 93 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Prairieville
| Vehicles available | Prairieville | Ascension Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±1.6 points) | 4.7% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.6% (±3.4 points) | 25.8% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.4% (±4.9 points) | 45.7% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±4.0 points) | 23.8% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Prairieville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ascension Parish (4.7%).
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 Prairieville
| Prairieville | Ascension Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±2.6 points) | 8.9% (±1.5 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±0.8 points) | 96.5% (±0.5 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±2.3 points) | 91.9% (±1.2 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Prairieville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ascension Parish (91.9%).
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 Prairieville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville | — | 31.9 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Old Jefferson | 5.3 mi | 25.6 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Shenandoah | 6.7 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Port Vincent | 7.0 mi | 29.7 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Village St. George | 7.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Gonzales | 7.3 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| French Settlement | 8.7 mi | 38.2 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Oak Hills Place | 8.7 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Inniswold | 8.9 mi | 22.0 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shenandoah, LA (26.6 minutes), Gonzales, LA (24.9 minutes), Oak Hills Place, LA (21.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: French Settlement, LA (38.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ascension Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairieville | 31.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 2 | Donaldsonville | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Gonzales | 24.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Sorrento | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) |
Prairieville 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 Prairieville
How long is the average commute in Prairieville?
Workers who live in Prairieville, LA take an average of 31.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Prairieville without a car?
2.9% of households in Prairieville have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Prairieville?
8.9% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Prairieville worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairieville CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairieville CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairieville 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 Prairieville CDP, Louisiana (place:62385, 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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