How long is the commute from Swainsboro, GA?
Workers who live in Swainsboro, GA take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
15.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 15.2%
How people in Swainsboro get to work
| Means of transportation | Swainsboro | Emanuel County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±7.9 points) | 80.0% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±6.9 points) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±4.1 points) | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±3.9 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±3.9 points) | 6.4% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Swainsboro, the average commute is not measurably different from Emanuel County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Swainsboro, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Emanuel County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Emanuel County, Swainsboro ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 317 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Swainsboro
| Vehicles available | Swainsboro | Emanuel County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.2% (±6.5 points) | 8.2% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.9% (±7.9 points) | 29.1% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% (±7.9 points) | 37.9% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.8% (±7.5 points) | 24.8% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Swainsboro, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Emanuel County (8.2%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (5.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Swainsboro
| Swainsboro | Emanuel County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±3.9 points) | 6.4% (±2.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±3.1 points) | 90.7% (±2.1 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.9% (±4.2 points) | 85.5% (±2.4 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Swainsboro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Emanuel County (85.5%).
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 Swainsboro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swainsboro | — | 26.1 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Nunez | 6.5 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Twin City | 10 mi | 30.4 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Summertown | 12 mi | 42.8 minutes (±22.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stillmore | 12 mi | 21.7 minutes (±10.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kite | 13 mi | 37.1 minutes (±14.2) | Not measurably different |
| Garfield | 15 mi | 38.9 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
| Oak Park | 15 mi | 28.7 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Adrian | 15 mi | 30.4 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Garfield, GA (38.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Emanuel County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summertown | 42.8 minutes (±22.7) |
| 2 | Garfield | 38.9 minutes (±8.1) |
| 3 | Twin City | 30.4 minutes (±9.2) |
| 4 | Oak Park | 28.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 5 | Swainsboro | 26.1 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 | Nunez | 22.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 7 | Stillmore | 21.7 minutes (±10.5) |
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 Swainsboro
How long is the average commute in Swainsboro?
Workers who live in Swainsboro, GA take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Swainsboro without a car?
15.2% of households in Swainsboro have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Swainsboro?
9.1% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Swainsboro worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swainsboro city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swainsboro city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swainsboro 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 Swainsboro city, Georgia (place:74964, in state:13).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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