Washington Parish, LA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
10.8%
Labor Force
18,140
Employed
16,114
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
3.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.4%
Carpool11.0%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk1.5%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home3.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector81.4%
Government36.6%
Self-Employed6.7%
Washington Parish, LA has an unemployment rate of 10.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 18,140 people. 3.9% of workers work from home. 81.4% of workers are in the private sector.