Jobs & Employment in Alexandria, LA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

6.1%

Labor Force

19,905

Employed

18,601

Mean Commute

19 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

76.6%

Carpool

8.8%

Public Transit

3.0%

Walk

0.9%

Bike

0.5%

Work from Home

4.7%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

78.0%

Government

35.7%

Self-Employed

4.7%

Alexandria, LA has an unemployment rate of 6.1% with a labor force of 19,905. The average commute time is 19 minutes. About 76.6% of workers drive alone to work.