How long is the commute from Olive Branch, MS?
Workers who live in Olive Branch, MS take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Olive Branch get to work
| Means of transportation | Olive Branch | DeSoto County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.7% (±2.3 points) | 81.4% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±2.3 points) | 9.0% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±1.4 points) | 8.2% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Olive Branch, the average commute is not measurably different from DeSoto County (26.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Olive Branch, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from DeSoto County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In DeSoto County, Olive Branch ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 169 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Olive Branch
| Vehicles available | Olive Branch | DeSoto County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±1.1 points) | 3.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.2% (±2.9 points) | 24.8% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% (±3.9 points) | 39.3% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.3% (±3.9 points) | 32.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Olive Branch, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from DeSoto County (3.8%).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (6.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Olive Branch
| Olive Branch | DeSoto County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±1.4 points) | 8.2% (±0.9 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.9% (±0.5 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±1.6 points) | 92.1% (±0.9 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Olive Branch, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in DeSoto County (92.1%).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (84.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Olive Branch
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Branch | — | 24.5 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Bridgetown | 5.8 mi | 40.1 minutes (±14.3) | Higher |
| Southaven | 7.7 mi | 24.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Germantown | 9.3 mi | 22.1 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Collierville | 10 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Byhalia | 10 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hernando | 11 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Horn Lake | 12 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Memphis | 13 mi | 21.1 minutes (±0.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Germantown, TN (22.1 minutes), Memphis, TN (21.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bridgetown, MS (40.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across DeSoto County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgetown | 40.1 minutes (±14.3) |
| 2 | Walls | 36.9 minutes (±10.4) |
| 3 | Hernando | 26.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 4 | Horn Lake | 25.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 5 | Lynchburg | 25.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Olive Branch | 24.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Southaven | 24.0 minutes (±1.3) |
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 Olive Branch
How long is the average commute in Olive Branch?
Workers who live in Olive Branch, MS take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Olive Branch without a car?
3.3% of households in Olive Branch have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Olive Branch?
7.6% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Olive Branch worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olive Branch city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olive Branch city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch city, Mississippi (place:54040, 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 last updated on .
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