How long is the commute from Margaret, AL?
Workers who live in Margaret, AL take an average of 33.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
12.4% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.1 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Margaret get to work
| Means of transportation | Margaret | St. Clair County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.7% (±6.1 points) | 80.2% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.2% (±2.2 points) | 6.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.4% (±5.8 points) | 11.7% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Margaret, the average commute is not measurably different from St. Clair County (30.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Margaret, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from St. Clair County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Clair County, Margaret ranks 5 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 81 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Margaret
| Vehicles available | Margaret | St. Clair County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±3.3 points) | 3.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.3% (±7.0 points) | 24.6% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.3% (±9.2 points) | 40.5% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.6% (±9.2 points) | 31.9% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Margaret, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from St. Clair County (3.0%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Margaret
| Margaret | St. Clair County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.4% (±5.8 points) | 11.7% (±1.8 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±5.3 points) | 94.9% (±1.2 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.3% (±2.0 points) | 91.1% (±1.4 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Margaret, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in St. Clair County (91.1%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Margaret
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | — | 33.1 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Argo | 2.7 mi | 33.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Odenville | 3.0 mi | 33.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Springville | 4.8 mi | 32.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Moody | 5.1 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Trussville | 5.8 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Clay | 8.5 mi | 32.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Grayson Valley | 10 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Leeds | 11 mi | 27.0 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Moody, AL (27.3 minutes), Trussville, AL (26.6 minutes), Grayson Valley, AL (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Clair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steele | 37.3 minutes (±9.3) |
| 2 | Ashville | 35.7 minutes (±7.2) |
| 3 | Argo | 33.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Odenville | 33.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Margaret | 33.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Springville | 32.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Riverside | 28.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Moody | 27.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 9 | Pell City | 26.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Ragland | 26.5 minutes (±3.9) |
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 Margaret
How long is the average commute in Margaret?
Workers who live in Margaret, AL take an average of 33.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Margaret without a car?
3.8% of households in Margaret have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Margaret?
12.4% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Margaret worked from home, and 98.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Margaret city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Margaret city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Margaret city, Alabama
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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 last updated on .
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