How long is the commute from Wilmington Island, GA?
Workers who live in Wilmington Island, GA take an average of 28.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.3 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Wilmington Island get to work
| Means of transportation | Wilmington Island | Chatham County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.4% (±3.8 points) | 72.8% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±2.9 points) | 9.6% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.4 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±2.8 points) | 11.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Wilmington Island, the average commute is higher than in Chatham County (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wilmington Island, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chatham County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chatham County, Wilmington Island ranks 1 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 252 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wilmington Island
| Vehicles available | Wilmington Island | Chatham County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±2.2 points) | 7.6% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% (±5.0 points) | 38.0% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.5% (±6.1 points) | 37.9% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% (±3.8 points) | 16.5% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Wilmington Island, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Chatham County (7.6%).
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 Wilmington Island
| Wilmington Island | Chatham County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±2.8 points) | 11.6% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±1.4 points) | 96.4% (±0.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±2.3 points) | 92.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wilmington Island, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Chatham County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wilmington Island
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Island | — | 28.3 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Whitemarsh Island | 3.1 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Dutch Island | 3.4 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Isle of Hope | 4.6 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Thunderbolt | 5.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Skidaway Island | 6.0 mi | 27.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Tybee Island | 7.0 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery | 8.0 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Vernonburg | 8.8 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Whitemarsh Island, GA (22.8 minutes), Isle of Hope, GA (17.5 minutes), Thunderbolt, GA (21.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chatham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington Island | 28.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 2 | Bloomingdale | 28.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Henderson | 27.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Skidaway Island | 27.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Port Wentworth | 26.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Tybee Island | 26.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Dutch Island | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Chatham County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wilmington Island 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 Wilmington Island
How long is the average commute in Wilmington Island?
Workers who live in Wilmington Island, GA take an average of 28.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wilmington Island without a car?
4.1% of households in Wilmington Island have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wilmington Island?
9.1% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Wilmington Island worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington Island CDP, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington Island CDP, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington Island CDP, 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 Wilmington Island CDP, Georgia (place:83168, 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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