Louisiana Commute & Transportation Patterns (2024)
Means of transportation and remote work analysis for Louisiana
Louisiana Transportation Indicators (2024)
Total Workers
1,988,865
Population 16+
driving
87.3%
Most Common Choice
Work From Home
8.1%
Remote Share
Public Transit
0.9%
Bus/Rail/Ferry
Louisiana Commute Mode Distribution
Louisiana Historical Commuting Trends
Louisiana Detailed Commute Breakdown
| Mode | Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Car, truck, or van | 1,735,708 | 87.3% |
| Public transportation | 17,330 | 0.9% |
| Bicycle | 6,475 | 0.3% |
| Walked | 36,441 | 1.8% |
| Other means | 31,647 | 1.6% |
| Worked from home | 161,264 | 8.1% |
Commuting Patterns FAQs for Louisiana
The most common way is driving a car, truck, or van, with 87.3% of workers in Louisiana utilizing this as their primary means of transportation to work.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents working from home in Louisiana has increased significantly. Currently, 8.1% of the workforce works remotely, which is lower than the U.S. national average of 15.1%.
Approximately 8.1% of workers in Louisiana currently work remotely, compared to the national average of 15.1%.