How long is the commute from Flowood, MS?
Workers who live in Flowood, MS take an average of 21.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.5 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Flowood get to work
| Means of transportation | Flowood | Rankin County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±6.2 points) | 81.5% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±3.9 points) | 9.0% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±2.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±4.5 points) | 7.1% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Flowood, the average commute is lower than in Rankin County (26.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Flowood, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Rankin County, Flowood ranks 7 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 234 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Flowood
| Vehicles available | Flowood | Rankin County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±3.3 points) | 3.2% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% (±6.5 points) | 29.1% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.1% (±6.8 points) | 40.1% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±7.2 points) | 27.6% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Flowood, 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 lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Flowood
| Flowood | Rankin County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±4.5 points) | 7.1% (±0.8 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±1.1 points) | 96.8% (±0.6 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±2.1 points) | 92.1% (±1.1 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Flowood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Rankin County (92.1%).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (84.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Flowood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowood | — | 21.5 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Pearl | 4.5 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Brandon | 6.3 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Ridgeland | 8.0 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson | 8.3 mi | 19.9 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Richland | 8.9 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Madison | 10 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Robinhood | 11 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Florence | 13 mi | 31.5 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brandon, MS (27.6 minutes), Madison, MS (24.2 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 Flowood
How long is the average commute in Flowood?
Workers who live in Flowood, MS take an average of 21.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Flowood without a car?
4.2% of households in Flowood have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Flowood?
9.8% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Flowood worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flowood city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flowood city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flowood city, 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 Flowood city, Mississippi (place:25100, in state:28).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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