How long is the commute from Greenville, AL?
Workers who live in Greenville, AL take an average of 20.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.5% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.6 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Greenville get to work
| Means of transportation | Greenville | Butler County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.1% (±4.0 points) | 84.7% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±4.0 points) | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.5% (±1.7 points) | 5.4% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Greenville, the average commute is lower than in Butler County (25.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Greenville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Butler County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Butler County, Greenville ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 435 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Greenville
| Vehicles available | Greenville | Butler County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±3.4 points) | 5.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% (±5.7 points) | 34.9% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±5.9 points) | 35.0% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±4.5 points) | 24.2% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Greenville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Butler County (5.9%).
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 Greenville
| Greenville | Butler County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.5% (±1.7 points) | 5.4% (±1.8 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±2.7 points) | 91.7% (±1.8 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.8% (±4.9 points) | 82.7% (±3.2 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Greenville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Butler County (82.7%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (87.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Greenville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | — | 20.6 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Fort Deposit | 11 mi | 35.5 minutes (±11.0) | Higher |
| Georgiana | 15 mi | 21.8 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Apple | 21 mi | 38.8 minutes (±17.1) | Higher |
| McKenzie | 21 mi | 24.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rutledge | 21 mi | 26.9 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Gordonville | 22 mi | 30.6 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
| Luverne | 23 mi | 26.8 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hayneville | 24 mi | 18.6 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fort Deposit, AL (35.5 minutes), Pine Apple, AL (38.8 minutes), Gordonville, AL (30.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McKenzie | 24.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 | Georgiana | 21.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Greenville | 20.6 minutes (±3.0) |
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 Greenville
How long is the average commute in Greenville?
Workers who live in Greenville, AL take an average of 20.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Greenville without a car?
8.7% of households in Greenville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Greenville?
3.5% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Greenville worked from home, and 84.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenville city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenville city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenville city, Alabama
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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