How long is the commute from Sumiton, AL?
Workers who live in Sumiton, AL take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
3.3% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Sumiton get to work
| Means of transportation | Sumiton | Walker County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±6.4 points) | 84.4% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.9% (±7.7 points) | 9.8% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±4.0 points) | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±2.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.3% (±2.4 points) | 3.1% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Sumiton, the average commute is not measurably different from Walker County (31.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sumiton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Walker County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Walker County, Sumiton ranks 6 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 183 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sumiton
| Vehicles available | Sumiton | Walker County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±4.0 points) | 5.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% (±10.2 points) | 30.0% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 16.0% (±6.0 points) | 34.9% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.8% (±10.6 points) | 30.1% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Sumiton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Walker County (5.0%).
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 Sumiton
| Sumiton | Walker County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.3% (±2.4 points) | 3.1% (±0.8 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.1% (±7.7 points) | 92.0% (±1.1 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.2% (±7.0 points) | 84.7% (±1.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sumiton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Walker County (84.7%).
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 Sumiton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiton | — | 28.5 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Dora | 2.5 mi | 27.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| West Jefferson | 5.3 mi | 28.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sipsey | 5.4 mi | 45.7 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
| Cordova | 8.8 mi | 27.2 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cardiff | 9.7 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Graysville | 10 mi | 28.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Adamsville | 11 mi | 34.5 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Olive | 11 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sipsey, AL (45.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Walker County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Nauvoo | 45.7 minutes (±12.3) |
| 1 (tie) | Sipsey | 45.7 minutes (±8.1) |
| 3 | Kansas | 37.6 minutes (±14.7) |
| 4 | Oakman | 36.8 minutes (±11.6) |
| 5 | Carbon Hill | 34.8 minutes (±9.0) |
| 6 | Sumiton | 28.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Parrish | 27.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Dora | 27.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Cordova | 27.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 10 | Jasper | 26.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Eldridge | 26.0 minutes (±8.4) |
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 Sumiton
How long is the average commute in Sumiton?
Workers who live in Sumiton, AL take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sumiton without a car?
5.1% of households in Sumiton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sumiton?
3.3% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Sumiton worked from home, and 84.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumiton city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumiton city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumiton city, 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 Sumiton city, Alabama (place:73848, 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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