How long is the commute from Gulfport, MS?
Workers who live in Gulfport, MS take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
7.3% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Gulfport get to work
| Means of transportation | Gulfport | Harrison County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.4% (±2.3 points) | 78.2% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±1.8 points) | 9.5% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±0.6 points) | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.3% (±1.3 points) | 7.1% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Gulfport, the average commute is lower than in Harrison County (24.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gulfport, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Harrison County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Harrison County, Gulfport ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 227 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gulfport
| Vehicles available | Gulfport | Harrison County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±1.3 points) | 6.5% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% (±2.0 points) | 34.6% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% (±1.9 points) | 36.2% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.9% (±1.8 points) | 22.8% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Gulfport, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Harrison County (6.5%).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (6.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gulfport
| Gulfport | Harrison County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.3% (±1.3 points) | 7.1% (±0.8 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±1.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.6 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.0% (±1.7 points) | 89.2% (±0.9 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Gulfport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Harrison County (89.2%).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (84.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gulfport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | — | 21.9 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Lyman | 7.1 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Long Beach | 7.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Biloxi | 8.0 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| D'Iberville | 10 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Pass Christian | 12 mi | 34.1 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| St. Martin | 12 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| DeLisle | 13 mi | 18.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Latimer | 14 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: D'Iberville, MS (27.0 minutes), Pass Christian, MS (34.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Harrison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saucier | 41.3 minutes (±24.4) |
| 2 | Pass Christian | 34.1 minutes (±7.1) |
| 3 | D'Iberville | 27.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Long Beach | 23.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 5 | Gulfport | 21.9 minutes (±1.1) |
| 6 | Biloxi | 21.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 7 | Lyman | 20.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | DeLisle | 18.8 minutes (±4.2) |
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 Gulfport
How long is the average commute in Gulfport?
Workers who live in Gulfport, MS take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gulfport without a car?
8.6% of households in Gulfport have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gulfport?
7.3% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Gulfport worked from home, and 86.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gulfport city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gulfport city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gulfport 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 Gulfport city, Mississippi (place:29700, 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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