St. John the Baptist Parish, LA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
9.0%
Labor Force
20,157
Employed
18,311
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
5.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone84.7%
Carpool7.7%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk0.4%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home5.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.1%
Government41.2%
Self-Employed3.2%
St. John the Baptist Parish, LA has an unemployment rate of 9.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 20,157 people. 5.6% of workers work from home. 87.1% of workers are in the private sector.