How long is the commute from Laurel, MS?
Workers who live in Laurel, MS take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Laurel get to work
| Means of transportation | Laurel | Jones County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.0% (±4.5 points) | 82.3% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±3.4 points) | 10.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±2.5 points) | 4.4% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Laurel, the average commute is lower than in Jones County (24.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Laurel, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jones County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jones County, Laurel ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 316 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Laurel
| Vehicles available | Laurel | Jones County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±2.1 points) | 4.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.8% (±5.7 points) | 32.8% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% (±5.5 points) | 37.4% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.9% (±4.4 points) | 25.4% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Laurel, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jones County (4.4%).
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 Laurel
| Laurel | Jones County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±2.5 points) | 4.4% (±1.1 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±2.7 points) | 92.7% (±1.4 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.7% (±4.8 points) | 77.2% (±2.7 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Laurel, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jones County (77.2%).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (84.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Laurel
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel | — | 16.4 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Ellisville | 7.4 mi | 19.1 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon | 7.9 mi | 51.6 minutes (±28.4) | Higher |
| Soso | 8.6 mi | 23.3 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Sandersville | 9.0 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Heidelberg | 17 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Taylorsville | 19 mi | 19.1 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bay Springs | 21 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Seminary | 23 mi | 43.4 minutes (±18.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sharon, MS (51.6 minutes), Soso, MS (23.3 minutes), Heidelberg, MS (24.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jones County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharon | 51.6 minutes (±28.4) |
| 2 | Soso | 23.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 3 | Ellisville | 19.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 4 | Sandersville | 18.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 5 | Laurel | 16.4 minutes (±1.7) |
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 Laurel
How long is the average commute in Laurel?
Workers who live in Laurel, MS take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Laurel without a car?
4.5% of households in Laurel have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Laurel?
5.6% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Laurel worked from home, and 78.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel 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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