How long is the commute from Lexington, MS?
Workers who live in Lexington, MS take an average of 35.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
92.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
0.4% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.5 minutes (±16.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Lexington get to work
| Means of transportation | Lexington | Holmes County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 92.0% (±7.0 points) | 84.5% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±6.0 points) | 6.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.8% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±3.8 points) | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 2.7% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Lexington, the average commute is not measurably different from Holmes County (36.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lexington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Holmes County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Holmes County, Lexington ranks 3 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 37 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lexington
| Vehicles available | Lexington | Holmes County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±7.6 points) | 15.9% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.5% (±11.0 points) | 38.7% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% (±10.6 points) | 25.1% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.6% (±11.7 points) | 20.3% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Lexington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Holmes County (15.9%).
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 Lexington
| Lexington | Holmes County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 2.7% (±1.5 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% (±7.1 points) | 87.4% (±2.8 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.1% (±10.0 points) | 68.2% (±4.1 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Lexington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Holmes County (68.2%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (84.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lexington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | — | 35.5 minutes (±16.9) | — |
| Tchula | 11 mi | 39.5 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Durant | 11 mi | 30.9 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Goodman | 13 mi | 23.2 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Pickens | 16 mi | 32.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| West | 16 mi | 47.3 minutes (±31.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sallis | 18 mi | 43.8 minutes (±18.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cruger | 18 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Eden | 18 mi | 40.3 minutes (±19.0) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Holmes County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West | 47.3 minutes (±31.0) |
| 2 | Tchula | 39.5 minutes (±10.0) |
| 3 | Lexington | 35.5 minutes (±16.9) |
| 4 | Pickens | 32.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Durant | 30.9 minutes (±9.7) |
| 6 | Cruger | 23.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Goodman | 23.2 minutes (±6.8) |
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 Lexington
How long is the average commute in Lexington?
Workers who live in Lexington, MS take an average of 35.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lexington without a car?
8.1% of households in Lexington have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lexington?
0.4% (±0.6 points) of workers who live in Lexington worked from home, and 80.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington 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 Lexington city, Mississippi (place:40600, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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