How long is the commute from Ruston, LA?
Workers who live in Ruston, LA take an average of 15.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
14.9% work from home.
11.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.1 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Households without a car
- 11.3%
How people in Ruston get to work
| Means of transportation | Ruston | Lincoln Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±5.3 points) | 76.5% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±3.5 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±2.0 points) | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% (±3.4 points) | 11.5% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Ruston, the average commute is lower than in Lincoln Parish (19.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ruston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lincoln Parish (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lincoln Parish, Ruston ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 399 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ruston
| Vehicles available | Ruston | Lincoln Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.3% (±3.9 points) | 9.5% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.0% (±5.8 points) | 37.4% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.2% (±4.7 points) | 32.6% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.5% (±3.8 points) | 20.6% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Ruston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lincoln Parish (9.5%).
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 Ruston
| Ruston | Lincoln Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.9% (±3.4 points) | 11.5% (±2.1 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.0 points) | 93.2% (±1.5 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.6% (±4.3 points) | 77.9% (±2.9 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ruston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lincoln Parish (77.9%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (86.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ruston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston | — | 15.1 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Grambling | 4.3 mi | 20.3 minutes (±9.5) | Not measurably different |
| Vienna | 5.3 mi | 27.7 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Choudrant | 6.4 mi | 16.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Simsboro | 8.7 mi | 32.8 minutes (±11.1) | Higher |
| Dubach | 12 mi | 29.9 minutes (±8.2) | Higher |
| Quitman | 13 mi | 20.8 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Downsville | 14 mi | 27.6 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Eros | 16 mi | 21.0 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vienna, LA (27.7 minutes), Simsboro, LA (32.8 minutes), Dubach, LA (29.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lincoln Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simsboro | 32.8 minutes (±11.1) |
| 2 | Dubach | 29.9 minutes (±8.2) |
| 3 | Vienna | 27.7 minutes (±7.5) |
| 4 | Grambling | 20.3 minutes (±9.5) |
| 5 | Choudrant | 16.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 6 | Ruston | 15.1 minutes (±1.8) |
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 Ruston
How long is the average commute in Ruston?
Workers who live in Ruston, LA take an average of 15.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ruston without a car?
11.3% of households in Ruston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ruston?
14.9% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Ruston worked from home, and 84.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ruston city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ruston city, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ruston 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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Figures last updated on .
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