Jefferson Parish, LA — Employment & Commuting

Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates

Employment Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

5.9%

Labor Force

219,543

Employed

205,386

Mean Commute

N/A

Work from Home

7.4%

Commute Methods

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

77.3%

Carpool

11.3%

Public Transit

0.8%

Walk

1.7%

Bike

0.2%

Work from Home

7.4%

Employment by Sector

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

89.1%

Government

40.8%

Self-Employed

3.5%

Jefferson Parish, LA has an unemployment rate of 5.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 219,543 people. 7.4% of workers work from home. 89.1% of workers are in the private sector.

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