How long is the commute from Nelson, GA?
Workers who live in Nelson, GA take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Nelson get to work
| Means of transportation | Nelson | Cherokee County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.6% (±9.6 points) | 68.0% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% (±9.7 points) | 7.9% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±5.2 points) | 21.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Nelson, the average commute is not measurably different from Cherokee County (31.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Nelson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cherokee County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cherokee County, Nelson ranks 2 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 176 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Nelson
| Vehicles available | Nelson | Cherokee County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±1.9 points) | 2.4% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% (±15.0 points) | 24.1% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% (±11.2 points) | 45.2% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.0% (±13.6 points) | 28.4% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Nelson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cherokee County (2.4%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Nelson
| Nelson | Cherokee County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±5.2 points) | 21.9% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% (±9.5 points) | 98.2% (±0.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±9.7 points) | 95.9% (±0.6 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Nelson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cherokee County (95.9%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (91.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Nelson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson | — | 30.2 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Ball Ground | 2.4 mi | 29.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Jasper | 7.3 mi | 30.4 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Waleska | 11 mi | 16.6 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Canton | 11 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Talking Rock | 13 mi | 56.3 minutes (±26.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dawsonville | 14 mi | 31.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Holly Springs | 16 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 16 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Waleska, GA (16.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cherokee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holly Springs | 32.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 2 | Nelson | 30.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Woodstock | 29.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 4 | Ball Ground | 29.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | Canton | 27.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 6 | Waleska | 16.6 minutes (±3.6) |
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 Nelson
How long is the average commute in Nelson?
Workers who live in Nelson, GA take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Nelson without a car?
1.4% of households in Nelson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Nelson?
10.2% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Nelson worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nelson city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nelson city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nelson city, Georgia
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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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