How long is the commute from Shreveport, LA?
Workers who live in Shreveport, LA take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
11.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.8 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 11.0%
How people in Shreveport get to work
| Means of transportation | Shreveport | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.1% (±1.8 points) | 80.0% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±1.5 points) | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±0.5 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±0.9 points) | 6.5% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Shreveport, the average commute is lower than in Caddo Parish (20.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shreveport, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Caddo Parish (1.1%).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Caddo Parish, Shreveport ranks 11 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 366 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shreveport
| Vehicles available | Shreveport | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% (±1.0 points) | 9.9% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.0% (±1.6 points) | 42.2% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.0% (±1.5 points) | 32.0% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.0% (±1.1 points) | 15.8% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Shreveport, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Caddo 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 Shreveport
| Shreveport | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±0.9 points) | 6.5% (±0.8 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% (±1.0 points) | 92.5% (±0.9 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.2% (±1.2 points) | 85.6% (±0.9 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Shreveport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Caddo Parish (85.6%).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (86.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shreveport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | — | 18.8 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Bossier City | 8.9 mi | 18.0 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood | 10 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Blanchard | 11 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Red Chute | 13 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Stonewall | 14 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Eastwood | 15 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Benton | 16 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Waskom | 16 mi | 26.7 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blanchard, LA (21.7 minutes), Red Chute, LA (23.1 minutes), Stonewall, LA (23.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Caddo Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Mooringsport | 31.5 minutes (±7.8) |
| 6 | Gilliam | 30.7 minutes (±23.7) |
| 7 | Oil City | 26.3 minutes (±5.5) |
| 8 | Belcher | 23.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 9 | Blanchard | 21.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Greenwood | 21.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 11 | Shreveport | 18.8 minutes (±0.6) |
Showing 7 of 11 places in Caddo 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 Shreveport
How long is the average commute in Shreveport?
Workers who live in Shreveport, LA take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shreveport without a car?
11.0% of households in Shreveport have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shreveport?
6.9% (±0.9 points) of workers who live in Shreveport worked from home, and 85.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shreveport city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shreveport city, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shreveport city, 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 Shreveport city, Louisiana (place:70000, 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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