How long is the commute from New Albany, MS?
Workers who live in New Albany, MS take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.2% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in New Albany get to work
| Means of transportation | New Albany | Union County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.1% (±5.0 points) | 91.2% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±4.0 points) | 6.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.9 points) | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.2% (±1.8 points) | 1.4% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In New Albany, the average commute is lower than in Union County (23.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Albany, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Union County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, New Albany ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 295 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Albany
| Vehicles available | New Albany | Union County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±3.3 points) | 5.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% (±5.9 points) | 26.2% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% (±6.8 points) | 39.1% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.3% (±5.1 points) | 29.4% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In New Albany, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Union County (5.4%).
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 New Albany
| New Albany | Union County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.2% (±1.8 points) | 1.4% (±0.8 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±2.8 points) | 92.7% (±1.7 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±3.8 points) | 83.8% (±2.7 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In New Albany, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Union County (83.8%).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (84.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near New Albany
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany | — | 18.4 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Myrtle | 7.2 mi | 19.3 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ecru | 10.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Blue Springs | 10 mi | 24.7 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Blue Mountain | 13 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hickory Flat | 13 mi | 25.6 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Sherman | 14 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Dumas | 14 mi | 35.1 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Thaxton | 16 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ecru, MS (26.8 minutes), Blue Springs, MS (24.7 minutes), Hickory Flat, MS (25.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Springs | 24.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 | Myrtle | 19.3 minutes (±8.9) |
| 3 | New Albany | 18.4 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 New Albany
How long is the average commute in New Albany?
Workers who live in New Albany, MS take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Albany without a car?
6.8% of households in New Albany have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Albany?
2.2% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in New Albany worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Albany city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Albany city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Albany city, Mississippi
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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