How long is the commute from Anderson, AL?
Workers who live in Anderson, AL take an average of 32.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
93.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.2% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.4 minutes (±6.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Anderson get to work
| Means of transportation | Anderson | Lauderdale County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 93.6% (±8.1 points) | 79.2% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 10.5% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±14.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±14.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±4.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.2% (±5.0 points) | 7.8% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Anderson, the average commute is higher than in Lauderdale County (25.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Anderson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lauderdale County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lauderdale County, Anderson ranks 4 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 96 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Anderson
| Vehicles available | Anderson | Lauderdale County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±6.9 points) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 3.9% (±5.5 points) | 29.7% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% (±24.1 points) | 37.2% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 55.1% (±25.7 points) | 28.0% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Anderson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lauderdale County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Anderson
| Anderson | Lauderdale County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.2% (±5.0 points) | 7.8% (±1.2 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±2.9 points) | 92.2% (±1.1 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±2.6 points) | 85.1% (±1.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Anderson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lauderdale County (85.1%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Anderson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | — | 32.4 minutes (±6.1) | — |
| Rogersville | 6.1 mi | 34.7 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington | 6.3 mi | 35.1 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lester | 8.2 mi | 41.9 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Minor Hill | 12 mi | 30.4 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Loretto | 15 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Killen | 15 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| St. Joseph | 15 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| North Courtland | 16 mi | 29.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Killen, AL (24.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lester, AL (41.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lauderdale County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo | 35.6 minutes (±16.5) |
| 2 | Lexington | 35.1 minutes (±5.3) |
| 3 | Rogersville | 34.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 4 | Anderson | 32.4 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Killen | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Underwood-Petersville | 20.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | St. Florian | 20.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | Florence | 18.7 minutes (±1.2) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Anderson
How long is the average commute in Anderson?
Workers who live in Anderson, AL take an average of 32.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Anderson without a car?
5.1% of households in Anderson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Anderson?
3.2% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Anderson worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Anderson town, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Anderson town, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Anderson town, Alabama
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Anderson town, Alabama (place:01756, in state:01).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .