How long is the commute from Florence, MS?
Workers who live in Florence, MS take an average of 31.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
13.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.2% work from home.
9.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.5 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 13.0%
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.4%
How people in Florence get to work
| Means of transportation | Florence | Rankin County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±15.3 points) | 81.5% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% (±6.6 points) | 9.0% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 13.0% (±16.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.2% (±3.4 points) | 7.1% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Florence, the average commute is higher than in Rankin County (26.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Florence, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rankin County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Rankin County, Florence ranks 3 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 76 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Florence
| Vehicles available | Florence | Rankin County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% (±7.7 points) | 3.2% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% (±9.8 points) | 29.1% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% (±9.7 points) | 40.1% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.6% (±10.0 points) | 27.6% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Florence, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Rankin County (3.2%).
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 Florence
| Florence | Rankin County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.2% (±3.4 points) | 7.1% (±0.8 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±2.0 points) | 96.8% (±0.6 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.1% (±8.2 points) | 92.1% (±1.1 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Florence, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rankin County (92.1%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (84.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Florence
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | — | 31.5 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Cleary | 4.3 mi | 31.9 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Richland | 5.6 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Pearl | 8.3 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Robinhood | 9.6 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Byram | 9.9 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Terry | 11 mi | 32.1 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Brandon | 11 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Jackson | 12 mi | 19.9 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richland, MS (19.7 minutes), Pearl, MS (23.8 minutes), Robinhood, MS (26.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rankin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puckett | 47.6 minutes (±19.7) |
| 2 | Cleary | 31.9 minutes (±9.3) |
| 3 | Florence | 31.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 4 | Brandon | 27.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 5 | Robinhood | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Pearl | 23.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 (tie) | Flowood | 21.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Pelahatchie | 21.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 9 | Richland | 19.7 minutes (±1.9) |
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 Florence
How long is the average commute in Florence?
Workers who live in Florence, MS take an average of 31.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Florence without a car?
9.4% of households in Florence have no vehicle, and 13.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Florence?
4.2% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Florence worked from home, and 88.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Florence city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Florence city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Florence city, Mississippi
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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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