How long is the commute from Wahneta, FL?
Workers who live in Wahneta, FL take an average of 35.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.3 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Wahneta get to work
| Means of transportation | Wahneta | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.8% (±12.5 points) | 75.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.1% (±10.2 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±5.8 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±6.2 points) | 12.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Wahneta, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Wahneta, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Polk County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Wahneta ranks 7 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 80 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wahneta
| Vehicles available | Wahneta | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±4.0 points) | 5.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.2% (±10.0 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% (±16.7 points) | 38.3% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.0% (±15.6 points) | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Wahneta, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Polk County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wahneta
| Wahneta | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±6.2 points) | 12.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±7.5 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.8% (±8.8 points) | 90.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wahneta, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Wahneta
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahneta | — | 35.3 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Eagle Lake | 2.0 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cypress Gardens | 3.9 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Jan Phyl Village | 5.6 mi | 28.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Inwood | 6.0 mi | 39.2 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Winter Haven | 6.0 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Bartow | 7.5 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Lake Wales | 8.3 mi | 23.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Alturas | 8.6 mi | 29.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Winter Haven, FL (28.4 minutes), Bartow, FL (26.3 minutes), Lake Wales, FL (23.9 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) |
| 8 | Loughman | 33.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Auburndale | 33.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 10 | Grenelefe | 33.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 11 | Willow Oak | 32.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 12 | Polk City | 32.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 13 | Lake Alfred | 31.9 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Polk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wahneta 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 Wahneta
How long is the average commute in Wahneta?
Workers who live in Wahneta, FL take an average of 35.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wahneta without a car?
4.9% of households in Wahneta have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wahneta?
4.6% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Wahneta worked from home, and 86.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wahneta CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wahneta CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wahneta 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 Wahneta CDP, Florida (place:74775, in state:12).
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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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