How long is the commute from Hattiesburg, MS?
Workers who live in Hattiesburg, MS take an average of 17.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
4.7% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.4 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in Hattiesburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Hattiesburg | Forrest County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.7% (±2.1 points) | 80.6% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±1.7 points) | 8.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±0.9 points) | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.5% (±1.4 points) | 4.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.7% (±1.1 points) | 4.0% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Hattiesburg, the average commute is lower than in Forrest 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 Hattiesburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Forrest County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Forrest County, Hattiesburg ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 306 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hattiesburg
| Vehicles available | Hattiesburg | Forrest County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±1.9 points) | 7.1% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.8% (±3.5 points) | 35.5% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±3.1 points) | 35.6% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±2.0 points) | 21.8% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Hattiesburg, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Forrest County (7.1%).
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 Hattiesburg
| Hattiesburg | Forrest County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.7% (±1.1 points) | 4.0% (±0.8 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±1.0 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.8% (±2.3 points) | 86.4% (±1.8 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Hattiesburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Forrest County (86.4%).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (84.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hattiesburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | — | 17.4 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| West Hattiesburg | 3.5 mi | 23.5 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Arnold Line | 4.1 mi | 26.5 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Glendale | 4.2 mi | 21.8 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Petal | 5.6 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Oak Grove | 5.9 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rawls Springs | 6.7 mi | 33.8 minutes (±15.7) | Higher |
| Purvis | 12 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Sumrall | 15 mi | 21.1 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Arnold Line, MS (26.5 minutes), Petal, MS (21.5 minutes), Rawls Springs, MS (33.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Forrest County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rawls Springs | 33.8 minutes (±15.7) |
| 2 | Glendale | 21.8 minutes (±7.5) |
| 3 | Petal | 21.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Hattiesburg | 17.4 minutes (±1.2) |
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 Hattiesburg
How long is the average commute in Hattiesburg?
Workers who live in Hattiesburg, MS take an average of 17.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hattiesburg without a car?
9.0% of households in Hattiesburg have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hattiesburg?
4.7% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Hattiesburg worked from home, and 86.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hattiesburg city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hattiesburg city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hattiesburg city, Mississippi
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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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