How long is the commute from Southport, IN?
Workers who live in Southport, IN take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Southport get to work
| Means of transportation | Southport | Marion County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.6% (±8.2 points) | 72.0% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.9% (±8.3 points) | 9.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 1.3% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±4.3 points) | 13.9% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Southport, the average commute is not measurably different from Marion County (24.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Southport, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marion County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Marion County, Southport ranks 13 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1038 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Southport
| Vehicles available | Southport | Marion County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±2.4 points) | 8.3% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% (±8.5 points) | 39.8% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±8.7 points) | 36.1% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.4% (±7.2 points) | 15.8% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Southport, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Marion County (8.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Southport
| Southport | Marion County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±4.3 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.7 points) | 95.9% (±0.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±3.0 points) | 91.8% (±0.5 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Southport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marion County (91.8%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Southport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | — | 23.9 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Homecroft | 1.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Marion County) | 2.4 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood | 4.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Beech Grove | 4.2 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Johnson County) | 5.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Marion County) | 5.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| New Whiteland | 6.9 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| White River Township (Johnson County) | 7.1 mi | 27.5 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: White River Township (Johnson County), IN (27.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Lawrence | 24.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 8 | Indianapolis | 24.6 minutes (±0.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Rocky Ripple | 24.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 (tie) | Pike Township (Marion County) | 24.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 (tie) | Warren Township (Marion County) | 24.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 12 | Cumberland | 24.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Southport | 23.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 (tie) | Wayne Township (Marion County) | 23.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 15 | Center Township (Marion County) | 23.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 16 | Washington Township (Marion County) | 23.2 minutes (±0.7) |
| 17 | Wynnedale | 23.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 18 | Warren Park | 22.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 | Speedway | 22.0 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Marion County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Southport
How long is the average commute in Southport?
Workers who live in Southport, IN take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Southport without a car?
4.0% of households in Southport have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Southport?
8.1% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Southport worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southport city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southport city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southport city, Indiana
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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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