How long is the commute from Section, AL?
Workers who live in Section, AL take an average of 34.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
4.7% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.2 minutes (±10.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in Section get to work
| Means of transportation | Section | Jackson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.9% (±9.5 points) | 83.7% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.8% (±9.5 points) | 9.6% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±3.2 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.7% (±3.4 points) | 4.7% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Section, the average commute is not measurably different from Jackson County (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Section, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Section ranks 3 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 68 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Section
| Vehicles available | Section | Jackson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±4.1 points) | 4.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% (±7.8 points) | 27.8% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±12.2 points) | 35.5% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.0% (±9.9 points) | 31.8% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Section, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jackson County (4.9%).
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 Section
| Section | Jackson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.7% (±3.4 points) | 4.7% (±1.0 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±5.3 points) | 93.2% (±1.1 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±5.7 points) | 89.9% (±1.2 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Section, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson County (89.9%).
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 Section
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section | — | 34.2 minutes (±10.7) | — |
| Dutton | 4.5 mi | 25.2 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Scottsboro | 5.6 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Powell | 6.0 mi | 21.9 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Langston | 6.7 mi | 50.6 minutes (±16.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hollywood | 9.4 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Fyffe | 10 mi | 28.7 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Shiloh | 10 mi | 22.1 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sylvania | 10 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Powell, AL (21.9 minutes), Hollywood, AL (22.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Langston | 50.6 minutes (±16.2) |
| 2 | Hytop | 35.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Section | 34.2 minutes (±10.7) |
| 4 | Pleasant Groves | 33.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 5 | Stevenson | 31.5 minutes (±7.9) |
| 6 | Paint Rock | 28.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Woodville | 27.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 | Skyline | 25.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 9 | Dutton | 25.2 minutes (±5.5) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Jackson 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 Section
How long is the average commute in Section?
Workers who live in Section, AL take an average of 34.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Section without a car?
4.4% of households in Section have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Section?
4.7% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Section worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Section town, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Section town, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Section 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 Section town, Alabama (place:69000, 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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