How long is the commute from Porterdale, GA?
Workers who live in Porterdale, GA take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
14.1% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.7 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Porterdale get to work
| Means of transportation | Porterdale | Newton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.0% (±16.8 points) | 74.7% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.9% (±11.1 points) | 9.4% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.4% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±2.2 points) | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.1% (±13.2 points) | 12.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Porterdale, the average commute is lower than in Newton County (35.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Porterdale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Newton County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Newton County, Porterdale ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 295 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Porterdale
| Vehicles available | Porterdale | Newton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±2.7 points) | 3.4% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 63.1% (±14.0 points) | 27.0% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.2% (±12.4 points) | 37.8% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.1% (±7.3 points) | 31.8% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Porterdale, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Newton County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Porterdale
| Porterdale | Newton County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.1% (±13.2 points) | 12.3% (±1.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 82.3% (±19.5 points) | 97.0% (±0.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±4.2 points) | 94.2% (±1.1 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Porterdale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Newton County (94.2%).
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 Porterdale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterdale | — | 26.7 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Covington | 3.5 mi | 36.5 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford | 4.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Conyers | 7.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mansfield | 10 mi | 32.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Social Circle | 12 mi | 40.0 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Newborn | 12 mi | 31.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeview Estates | 12 mi | 35.2 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Walnut Grove | 12 mi | 31.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Social Circle, GA (40.0 minutes), Lakeview Estates, GA (35.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Newton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covington | 36.5 minutes (±8.8) |
| 2 | Mansfield | 32.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 3 | Newborn | 31.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 4 | Porterdale | 26.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Oxford | 22.5 minutes (±4.3) |
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 Porterdale
How long is the average commute in Porterdale?
Workers who live in Porterdale, GA take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Porterdale without a car?
3.5% of households in Porterdale have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Porterdale?
14.1% (±13.2 points) of workers who live in Porterdale worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porterdale city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porterdale city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porterdale city, Georgia
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 Porterdale city, Georgia (place:62244, in state:13).
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 last updated on .
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