How long is the commute from La Center, WA?
Workers who live in La Center, WA take an average of 32.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
18.9% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.3 minutes (±9.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in La Center get to work
| Means of transportation | La Center | Clark County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±7.0 points) | 69.2% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.1% (±2.5 points) | 7.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.7% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.9% (±6.8 points) | 19.1% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In La Center, the average commute is not measurably different from Clark County (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In La Center, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clark County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clark County, La Center ranks 3 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 110 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in La Center
| Vehicles available | La Center | Clark County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±6.7 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.4% (±8.2 points) | 28.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% (±10.3 points) | 38.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.0% (±11.3 points) | 29.1% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In La Center, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clark County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in La Center
| La Center | Clark County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.9% (±6.8 points) | 19.1% (±0.8 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±5.7 points) | 97.5% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.6% (±7.6 points) | 94.5% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In La Center, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Clark County (94.5%).
It is also lower than in Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near La Center
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Center | — | 32.3 minutes (±9.5) | — |
| Ridgefield | 3.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Woodland | 5.5 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Duluth | 5.5 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| St. Helens | 6.8 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia City | 7.1 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lewisville | 8.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Battle Ground | 8.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Vista | 8.8 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Duluth, WA (21.1 minutes), Mount Vista, WA (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yacolt | 51.2 minutes (±7.8) |
| 2 | Amboy | 41.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 3 (tie) | La Center | 32.3 minutes (±9.5) |
| 3 (tie) | Venersborg | 32.3 minutes (±7.6) |
| 5 | Lake Shore | 28.3 minutes (±6.3) |
| 6 | Meadow Glade | 28.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Lewisville | 27.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 8 | Battle Ground | 27.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Five Corners | 26.4 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 9 of 24 places in Clark County, 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 La Center
How long is the average commute in La Center?
Workers who live in La Center, WA take an average of 32.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in La Center without a car?
6.4% of households in La Center have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in La Center?
18.9% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in La Center worked from home, and 85.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Center city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Center city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Center city, Washington
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 La Center city, Washington (place:36710, in state:53).
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 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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