How long is the commute from Sylacauga, AL?
Workers who live in Sylacauga, AL take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
9.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 9.3%
How people in Sylacauga get to work
| Means of transportation | Sylacauga | Talladega County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.6% (±4.3 points) | 84.8% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±3.7 points) | 8.4% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±2.0 points) | 4.0% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Sylacauga, the average commute is not measurably different from Talladega County (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sylacauga, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Talladega County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Talladega County, Sylacauga ranks 9 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 336 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sylacauga
| Vehicles available | Sylacauga | Talladega County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% (±3.4 points) | 6.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% (±5.6 points) | 29.7% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.3% (±4.7 points) | 34.0% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.7% (±5.0 points) | 29.4% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Sylacauga, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Talladega County (6.9%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sylacauga
| Sylacauga | Talladega County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±2.0 points) | 4.0% (±1.0 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±2.3 points) | 92.2% (±1.2 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±2.6 points) | 87.2% (±1.5 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sylacauga, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Talladega County (87.2%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sylacauga
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylacauga | — | 24.1 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Oak Grove | 1.7 mi | 18.0 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bon Air | 5.7 mi | 27.9 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Stewartville | 7.9 mi | 25.2 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Childersburg | 8.1 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fayetteville | 9.8 mi | 54.4 minutes (±21.7) | Higher |
| Talladega Springs | 11 mi | 37.9 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
| Harpersville | 13 mi | 37.1 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Wilsonville | 13 mi | 36.2 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fayetteville, AL (54.4 minutes), Talladega Springs, AL (37.9 minutes), Harpersville, AL (37.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Talladega County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Talladega Springs | 37.9 minutes (±9.0) |
| 4 | Munford | 32.0 minutes (±11.3) |
| 5 | Bon Air | 27.9 minutes (±8.6) |
| 6 | Childersburg | 27.5 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 | Lincoln | 26.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Talladega | 24.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | Sylacauga | 24.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 10 | Oak Grove | 18.0 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 8 of 10 places in Talladega 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 Sylacauga
How long is the average commute in Sylacauga?
Workers who live in Sylacauga, AL take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sylacauga without a car?
9.3% of households in Sylacauga have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sylacauga?
3.4% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Sylacauga worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sylacauga city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sylacauga city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sylacauga 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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