Natchitoches Parish, LA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.2%
Labor Force
15,750
Employed
14,755
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
3.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.0%
Carpool9.3%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk2.4%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home3.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector82.4%
Government36.5%
Self-Employed8.2%
Natchitoches Parish, LA has an unemployment rate of 6.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 15,750 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 3.5% of workers work from home. 82.4% of workers are in the private sector.