Bossier Parish, LA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Labor Force
61,954
Employed
54,006
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.5%
Carpool6.2%
Public Transit0.7%
Walk1.2%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home7.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.6%
Government41.4%
Self-Employed5.1%
Bossier Parish, LA has an unemployment rate of 5.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 61,954 people. 7.1% of workers work from home. 90.6% of workers are in the private sector.