How long is the commute from Harpersville, AL?
Workers who live in Harpersville, AL take an average of 37.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.4% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.1 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Harpersville get to work
| Means of transportation | Harpersville | Shelby County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.4% (±6.2 points) | 74.8% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% (±6.0 points) | 6.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±2.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.4% (±1.7 points) | 16.9% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Harpersville, the average commute is higher than in Shelby County (29.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Harpersville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Shelby County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Shelby County, Harpersville ranks 1 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 33 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Harpersville
| Vehicles available | Harpersville | Shelby County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±4.1 points) | 2.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.6% (±8.7 points) | 25.4% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±10.7 points) | 43.1% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.5% (±10.1 points) | 29.1% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Harpersville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Shelby County (2.5%).
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 Harpersville
| Harpersville | Shelby County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.4% (±1.7 points) | 16.9% (±1.0 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±4.1 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±6.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Harpersville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Shelby County (94.7%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Harpersville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpersville | — | 37.1 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Vincent | 4.8 mi | 34.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Childersburg | 5.3 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.2) | Lower |
| Wilsonville | 6.4 mi | 36.2 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Westover | 7.0 mi | 32.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bon Air | 7.1 mi | 27.9 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fayetteville | 10 mi | 54.4 minutes (±21.7) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 11 mi | 18.0 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Chelsea | 12 mi | 33.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Childersburg, AL (27.5 minutes), Oak Grove, AL (18.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Shelby County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harpersville | 37.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Wilsonville | 36.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Vincent | 34.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Chelsea | 33.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 5 | Calera | 33.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Westover | 32.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 | Shoal Creek | 31.9 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 7 of 18 places in Shelby County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Harpersville
How long is the average commute in Harpersville?
Workers who live in Harpersville, AL take an average of 37.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Harpersville without a car?
5.2% of households in Harpersville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Harpersville?
2.4% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Harpersville worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harpersville town, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harpersville town, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harpersville 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 Harpersville town, Alabama (place:33256, in state:01).
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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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 .
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