How long is the commute from Southside, AL?
Workers who live in Southside, AL take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
92.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.2% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Southside get to work
| Means of transportation | Southside | Etowah County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 92.0% (±3.5 points) | 86.5% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±2.8 points) | 7.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.2% (±1.5 points) | 4.0% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Southside, the average commute is not measurably different from Etowah County (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Southside, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Etowah County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Etowah County, Southside ranks 12 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 264 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Southside
| Vehicles available | Southside | Etowah County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 4.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.3% (±4.0 points) | 28.4% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±6.7 points) | 38.3% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 47.8% (±7.2 points) | 28.9% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Southside, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Etowah County (4.4%).
It is also lower than in Alabama (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Southside
| Southside | Etowah County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.2% (±1.5 points) | 4.0% (±0.7 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.9 points) | 92.5% (±1.0 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±2.4 points) | 87.5% (±1.2 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Southside, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Etowah County (87.5%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Southside
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside | — | 26.1 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Rainbow City | 4.6 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Glencoe | 6.3 mi | 28.2 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ohatchee | 7.0 mi | 33.4 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Gadsden | 8.0 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Attalla | 8.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Steele | 11 mi | 37.3 minutes (±9.3) | Higher |
| Tidmore Bend | 11 mi | 19.8 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Hokes Bluff | 11 mi | 33.0 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gadsden, AL (20.7 minutes), Attalla, AL (22.2 minutes), Tidmore Bend, AL (19.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ohatchee, AL (33.4 minutes), Steele, AL (37.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Etowah County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Coats Bend | 28.1 minutes (±11.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Gallant | 28.1 minutes (±7.5) |
| 8 | Carlisle-Rockledge | 27.5 minutes (±8.5) |
| 9 | Whitesboro | 26.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Rainbow City | 26.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Walnut Grove | 26.7 minutes (±7.7) |
| 12 | Southside | 26.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Lookout Mountain | 25.3 minutes (±6.5) |
| 14 | Sardis City | 24.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 | Attalla | 22.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Gadsden | 20.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 17 | Tidmore Bend | 19.8 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Etowah 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 Southside
How long is the average commute in Southside?
Workers who live in Southside, AL take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Southside without a car?
1.4% of households in Southside have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Southside?
2.2% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Southside worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southside city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southside city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southside 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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