How long is the commute from Columbus AFB, MS?
Workers who live in Columbus AFB, MS take an average of 12.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.0 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Columbus AFB get to work
| Means of transportation | Columbus AFB | Lowndes County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.9% (±10.1 points) | 86.2% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±5.7 points) | 6.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±5.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.6 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±4.5 points) | 5.1% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Columbus AFB, the average commute is lower than in Lowndes County (21.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Columbus AFB, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lowndes County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lowndes County, Columbus AFB ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 330 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Columbus AFB
| Vehicles available | Columbus AFB | Lowndes County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±5.9 points) | 6.1% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.8% (±11.3 points) | 34.9% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.0% (±13.3 points) | 35.2% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.0% (±7.6 points) | 23.8% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Columbus AFB, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lowndes County (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (6.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Columbus AFB
| Columbus AFB | Lowndes County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±4.5 points) | 5.1% (±1.0 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±2.2 points) | 91.9% (±1.4 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.4% (±2.2 points) | 87.2% (±1.8 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Columbus AFB, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lowndes County (87.2%).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (84.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Columbus AFB
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus AFB | — | 12.0 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Caledonia | 7.9 mi | 22.7 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Columbus | 8.5 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| West Point | 12 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| New Hope | 13 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Aberdeen | 15 mi | 26.9 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Artesia | 18 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Ethelsville | 20 mi | 21.7 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon | 21 mi | 22.8 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Caledonia, MS (22.7 minutes), Columbus, MS (19.0 minutes), West Point, MS (20.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lowndes County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crawford | 26.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 2 | New Hope | 24.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 3 | Caledonia | 22.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 4 | Artesia | 21.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 5 | Columbus | 19.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 | Columbus AFB | 12.0 minutes (±2.6) |
Columbus AFB 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 Columbus AFB
How long is the average commute in Columbus AFB?
Workers who live in Columbus AFB, MS take an average of 12.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Columbus AFB without a car?
5.2% of households in Columbus AFB have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Columbus AFB?
5.3% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Columbus AFB worked from home, and 98.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus AFB CDP, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus AFB CDP, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus AFB CDP, Mississippi
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 Columbus AFB CDP, Mississippi (place:15420, in state:28).
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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