Ascension Parish, LA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Labor Force
66,836
Employed
63,501
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.4%
Carpool7.6%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk0.7%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home7.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.3%
Government43.5%
Self-Employed4.8%
Ascension Parish, LA has an unemployment rate of 4.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 66,836 people. 7.7% of workers work from home. 95.3% of workers are in the private sector.