How long is the commute from Petal, MS?
Workers who live in Petal, MS take an average of 21.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.5 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Petal get to work
| Means of transportation | Petal | Forrest County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.2% (±4.6 points) | 80.6% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±3.7 points) | 8.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.5 points) | 4.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±2.3 points) | 4.0% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Petal, the average commute is not measurably different from Forrest County (21.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Petal, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Forrest County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Forrest County, Petal ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 238 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Petal
| Vehicles available | Petal | Forrest County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±2.1 points) | 7.1% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% (±6.5 points) | 35.5% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±6.4 points) | 35.6% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.2% (±5.6 points) | 21.8% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Petal, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Forrest County (7.1%).
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 Petal
| Petal | Forrest County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±2.3 points) | 4.0% (±0.8 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±2.6 points) | 94.7% (±1.0 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.8% (±4.2 points) | 86.4% (±1.8 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Petal, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Forrest County (86.4%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (84.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Petal
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petal | — | 21.5 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Glendale | 4.5 mi | 21.8 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hattiesburg | 5.6 mi | 17.4 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Arnold Line | 8.4 mi | 26.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| West Hattiesburg | 8.8 mi | 23.5 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rawls Springs | 9.3 mi | 33.8 minutes (±15.7) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 11 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| New Augusta | 16 mi | 25.6 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Purvis | 17 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hattiesburg, MS (17.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Forrest County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rawls Springs | 33.8 minutes (±15.7) |
| 2 | Glendale | 21.8 minutes (±7.5) |
| 3 | Petal | 21.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Hattiesburg | 17.4 minutes (±1.2) |
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 Petal
How long is the average commute in Petal?
Workers who live in Petal, MS take an average of 21.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Petal without a car?
2.7% of households in Petal have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Petal?
5.0% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Petal worked from home, and 87.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Petal city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Petal city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Petal 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 last updated on .
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