How long is the commute from West Monroe, LA?
Workers who live in West Monroe, LA take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
13.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 13.6%
How people in West Monroe get to work
| Means of transportation | West Monroe | Ouachita Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.7% (±4.6 points) | 78.4% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±3.0 points) | 9.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.7 points) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.8% (±4.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±2.2 points) | 8.3% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In West Monroe, the average commute is not measurably different from Ouachita Parish (22.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Monroe, 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, West Monroe ranks 4 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 351 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Monroe
| Vehicles available | West Monroe | Ouachita Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.6% (±4.4 points) | 8.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.2% (±4.5 points) | 37.7% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% (±5.1 points) | 36.3% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.2% (±3.0 points) | 17.4% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In West Monroe, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Ouachita Parish (8.6%).
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 West Monroe
| West Monroe | Ouachita Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±2.2 points) | 8.3% (±1.0 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.9% (±5.1 points) | 92.8% (±1.0 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.4% (±4.9 points) | 83.4% (±1.5 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In West Monroe, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ouachita Parish (83.4%).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (86.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Monroe
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe | — | 19.8 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Brownsville | 1.8 mi | 14.2 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Bawcomville | 3.3 mi | 24.3 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Claiborne | 3.3 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe | 4.3 mi | 18.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Richwood | 6.2 mi | 19.4 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeshore | 7.0 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Swartz | 11 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sterlington | 13 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brownsville, LA (14.2 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) |
| 8 | Monroe | 18.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 9 | Brownsville | 14.2 minutes (±2.7) |
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 West Monroe
How long is the average commute in West Monroe?
Workers who live in West Monroe, LA take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Monroe without a car?
13.6% of households in West Monroe have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Monroe?
5.2% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in West Monroe worked from home, and 79.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Monroe city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Monroe city, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Monroe 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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