Jobs & Employment in Ruston, LA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

Labor Force

10,039

Employed

9,668

Mean Commute

12 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

72.8%

Carpool

9.8%

Walk

4.2%

Bike

0.1%

Work from Home

12.8%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

87.0%

Government

35.6%

Self-Employed

14.1%

Ruston, LA has an unemployment rate of 3.5% with a labor force of 10,039. The average commute time is 12 minutes. About 72.8% of workers drive alone to work. 12.8% of workers work from home.