How long is the commute from Poinciana, FL?
Workers who live in Poinciana, FL take an average of 46.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
12.1% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 46.8 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Poinciana get to work
| Means of transportation | Poinciana | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.9% (±3.7 points) | 75.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.9% (±2.7 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.1% (±2.5 points) | 12.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Poinciana, the average commute is higher than in Polk County (30.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Poinciana, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Polk County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Poinciana ranks 1 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 5 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Poinciana
| Vehicles available | Poinciana | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±1.1 points) | 5.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% (±3.3 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% (±3.8 points) | 38.3% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.5% (±2.6 points) | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Poinciana, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Polk County (5.4%).
It is also lower than in Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Poinciana
| Poinciana | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.1% (±2.5 points) | 12.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±1.1 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±1.8 points) | 90.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Poinciana, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Polk County (90.7%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Poinciana
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poinciana | — | 46.8 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Grenelefe | 6.4 mi | 33.0 minutes (±6.1) | Lower |
| Haines City | 8.4 mi | 35.5 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Davenport | 8.5 mi | 41.3 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Campbell | 9.9 mi | 33.1 minutes (±6.0) | Lower |
| Loughman | 9.9 mi | 33.5 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Lake Hamilton | 10 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Dundee | 10 mi | 35.3 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Kissimmee | 13 mi | 33.7 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grenelefe, FL (33.0 minutes), Haines City, FL (35.5 minutes), Davenport, FL (41.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poinciana | 46.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 2 | Davenport | 41.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Fort Meade | 40.2 minutes (±12.0) |
| 4 | Inwood | 39.2 minutes (±7.2) |
| 5 | Haines City | 35.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Dundee | 35.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Wahneta | 35.3 minutes (±5.6) |
Showing 7 of 36 places in Polk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Poinciana is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Poinciana
How long is the average commute in Poinciana?
Workers who live in Poinciana, FL take an average of 46.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Poinciana without a car?
3.1% of households in Poinciana have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Poinciana?
12.1% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Poinciana worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poinciana CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poinciana CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poinciana CDP, Florida
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 Poinciana CDP, Florida (place:57900, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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