How long is the commute from South Vacherie, LA?
Workers who live in South Vacherie, LA take an average of 31.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
3.3% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.6 minutes (±7.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in South Vacherie get to work
| Means of transportation | South Vacherie | St. James Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.5% (±5.7 points) | 85.8% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±5.0 points) | 6.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.6 points) | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.3% (±3.3 points) | 5.4% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In South Vacherie, the average commute is not measurably different from St. James Parish (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Vacherie, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from St. James Parish (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In St. James Parish, South Vacherie ranks 2 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 97 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Vacherie
| Vehicles available | South Vacherie | St. James Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±3.3 points) | 5.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.4% (±7.6 points) | 32.4% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.9% (±9.0 points) | 38.2% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.1% (±6.8 points) | 23.7% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In South Vacherie, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from St. James Parish (5.6%).
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 South Vacherie
| South Vacherie | St. James Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.3% (±3.3 points) | 5.4% (±2.0 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.3% (±5.4 points) | 90.7% (±1.9 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.0% (±6.2 points) | 87.9% (±2.5 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In South Vacherie, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from St. James Parish (87.9%).
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 South Vacherie
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Vacherie | — | 31.6 minutes (±7.8) | — |
| North Vacherie | 4.9 mi | 35.9 minutes (±10.7) | Not measurably different |
| Kraemer | 6.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Paulina | 7.0 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Point | 8.3 mi | 26.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Gramercy | 8.4 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lutcher | 8.6 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Chackbay | 9.1 mi | 31.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Garyville | 9.2 mi | 25.2 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. James Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Vacherie | 35.9 minutes (±10.7) |
| 2 | South Vacherie | 31.6 minutes (±7.8) |
| 3 | Gramercy | 27.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Grand Point | 26.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Paulina | 24.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 | Lutcher | 22.9 minutes (±5.8) |
South Vacherie 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 South Vacherie
How long is the average commute in South Vacherie?
Workers who live in South Vacherie, LA take an average of 31.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Vacherie without a car?
4.6% of households in South Vacherie have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Vacherie?
3.3% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in South Vacherie worked from home, and 85.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Vacherie CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Vacherie CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Vacherie 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 South Vacherie CDP, Louisiana (place:72092, 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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Figures last updated on .
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