How long is the commute from Tifton, GA?
Workers who live in Tifton, GA take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
10.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 10.6%
How people in Tifton get to work
| Means of transportation | Tifton | Tift County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.1% (±5.0 points) | 80.2% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±3.7 points) | 11.2% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±2.2 points) | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±2.7 points) | 5.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Tifton, the average commute is not measurably different from Tift County (21.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tifton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tift County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tift County, Tifton ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 531 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tifton
| Vehicles available | Tifton | Tift County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.6% (±3.9 points) | 7.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.3% (±4.5 points) | 35.4% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% (±4.9 points) | 37.8% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.3% (±3.4 points) | 19.5% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Tifton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Tift County (7.3%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Tifton
| Tifton | Tift County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±2.7 points) | 5.0% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.1% (±3.8 points) | 89.0% (±2.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.7% (±4.8 points) | 78.3% (±2.7 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Tifton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Tift County (78.3%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Tifton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tifton | — | 19.3 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Unionville | 1.9 mi | 26.4 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ty Ty | 7.7 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Omega | 9.5 mi | 30.9 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Enigma | 13 mi | 36.8 minutes (±15.9) | Higher |
| Sumner | 13 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Lenox | 14 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Sycamore | 16 mi | 17.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Poulan | 16 mi | 26.6 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Omega, GA (30.9 minutes), Enigma, GA (36.8 minutes), Sumner, GA (26.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tift County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omega | 30.9 minutes (±7.0) |
| 2 | Unionville | 26.4 minutes (±8.0) |
| 3 | Ty Ty | 20.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Tifton | 19.3 minutes (±2.7) |
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 Tifton
How long is the average commute in Tifton?
Workers who live in Tifton, GA take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tifton without a car?
10.6% of households in Tifton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tifton?
7.6% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Tifton worked from home, and 76.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tifton city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tifton city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tifton 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 Tifton city, Georgia (place:76476, 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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