Tangipahoa Parish, LA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Labor Force
61,896
Employed
58,376
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.7%
Carpool8.6%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk1.5%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home6.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.3%
Government42.5%
Self-Employed4.8%
Tangipahoa Parish, LA has an unemployment rate of 5.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 61,896 people. 6.3% of workers work from home. 92.3% of workers are in the private sector.