Avoyelles Parish, LA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.8%
Labor Force
15,287
Employed
14,174
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
3.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.2%
Carpool7.7%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk2.1%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home3.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.3%
Government39.0%
Self-Employed6.7%
Avoyelles Parish, LA has an unemployment rate of 6.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 15,287 people. 3.4% of workers work from home. 90.3% of workers are in the private sector.