St. Bernard Parish, LA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.4%
Labor Force
20,102
Employed
18,552
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone80.5%
Carpool9.5%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk1.0%
Bike0.7%
Work from Home6.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.5%
Government41.7%
Self-Employed4.7%
St. Bernard Parish, LA has an unemployment rate of 7.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 20,102 people. 6.3% of workers work from home. 90.5% of workers are in the private sector.