How long is the commute from Sterlington, LA?
Workers who live in Sterlington, LA take an average of 25.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
2.5% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.5 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Sterlington get to work
| Means of transportation | Sterlington | Ouachita Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.2% (±4.8 points) | 78.4% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±2.6 points) | 9.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±3.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.5% (±1.8 points) | 8.3% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Sterlington, the average commute is not measurably different from Ouachita Parish (22.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sterlington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ouachita Parish (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Ouachita Parish, Sterlington ranks 1 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 223 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sterlington
| Vehicles available | Sterlington | Ouachita Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±6.6 points) | 8.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% (±11.1 points) | 37.7% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.2% (±9.9 points) | 36.3% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.0% (±5.3 points) | 17.4% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Sterlington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ouachita Parish (8.6%).
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 Sterlington
| Sterlington | Ouachita Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.5% (±1.8 points) | 8.3% (±1.0 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±3.2 points) | 92.8% (±1.0 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.9% (±11.9 points) | 83.4% (±1.5 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sterlington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ouachita Parish (83.4%).
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 Sterlington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterlington | — | 25.5 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Swartz | 8.6 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bastrop | 11 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeshore | 11 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Collinston | 11 mi | 24.9 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe | 12 mi | 18.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Claiborne | 13 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| West Monroe | 13 mi | 19.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Brownsville | 15 mi | 14.2 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lakeshore, LA (19.3 minutes), Monroe, LA (18.2 minutes), Claiborne, LA (19.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ouachita Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterlington | 25.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 2 | Swartz | 24.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Bawcomville | 24.3 minutes (±6.7) |
| 4 | West Monroe | 19.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 (tie) | Claiborne | 19.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 5 (tie) | Richwood | 19.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 7 | Lakeshore | 19.3 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Ouachita 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 Sterlington
How long is the average commute in Sterlington?
Workers who live in Sterlington, LA take an average of 25.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sterlington without a car?
8.5% of households in Sterlington have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sterlington?
2.5% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Sterlington worked from home, and 84.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterlington town, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterlington town, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterlington town, 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 Sterlington town, Louisiana (place:73255, 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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