How long is the commute from Mississippi State, MS?
Workers who live in Mississippi State, MS take an average of 16.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
35.7% of workers walk to work.
20.0% work from home.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.5 minutes (±6.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 20.0%
How people in Mississippi State get to work
| Means of transportation | Mississippi State | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 40.2% (±8.7 points) | 81.6% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% (±4.0 points) | 6.3% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 35.7% (±9.6 points) | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.0% (±7.3 points) | 7.4% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Mississippi State, the average commute is not measurably different from Oktibbeha County (20.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mississippi State, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Oktibbeha County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Oktibbeha County, Mississippi State ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 313 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mississippi State
| Vehicles available | Mississippi State | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | — | 5.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | — | 33.9% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | — | 36.2% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | — | 24.4% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
Working from home and internet access in Mississippi State
| Mississippi State | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.0% (±7.3 points) | 7.4% (±2.1 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | — | 94.7% (±1.4 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | — | 84.5% (±2.5 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
Average commute in places near Mississippi State
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | — | 16.5 minutes (±6.3) | — |
| Starkville | 2.2 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Artesia | 8.9 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| West Point | 13 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Crawford | 14 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Sturgis | 16 mi | 21.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Maben | 18 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Brooksville | 19 mi | 34.9 minutes (±22.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mathiston | 20 mi | 30.6 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Crawford, MS (26.5 minutes), Maben, MS (25.1 minutes), Mathiston, MS (30.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Oktibbeha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maben | 25.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 2 | Sturgis | 21.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 3 | Starkville | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 4 | Mississippi State | 16.5 minutes (±6.3) |
Mississippi State is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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How long is the average commute in Mississippi State?
Workers who live in Mississippi State, MS take an average of 16.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mississippi State CDP, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mississippi State CDP, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mississippi State CDP, 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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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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