How long is the commute from Picayune, MS?
Workers who live in Picayune, MS take an average of 32.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.1 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Picayune get to work
| Means of transportation | Picayune | Pearl River County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±5.0 points) | 76.9% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±4.5 points) | 10.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.0 points) | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±3.0 points) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±3.1 points) | 8.8% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Picayune, the average commute is not measurably different from Pearl River County (35.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Picayune, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pearl River County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pearl River County, Picayune ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 67 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Picayune
| Vehicles available | Picayune | Pearl River County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±2.6 points) | 3.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±6.3 points) | 31.0% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% (±6.8 points) | 38.6% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.6% (±5.3 points) | 26.5% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Picayune, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pearl River County (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (6.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Picayune
| Picayune | Pearl River County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±3.1 points) | 8.8% (±1.8 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±3.5 points) | 92.6% (±1.6 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.9% (±4.9 points) | 85.1% (±2.3 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Picayune, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pearl River County (85.1%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (84.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Picayune
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picayune | — | 32.1 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Nicholson | 3.4 mi | 28.1 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hide-A-Way Lake | 3.8 mi | 33.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pearl River | 12 mi | 33.4 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Kiln | 16 mi | 30.9 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sun | 17 mi | 38.4 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Slidell | 18 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pearlington | 20 mi | 34.2 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bogalusa | 20 mi | 25.4 minutes (±6.9) | 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 Pearl River County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hide-A-Way Lake | 33.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 2 | Poplarville | 33.5 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 | Picayune | 32.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 | Nicholson | 28.1 minutes (±5.6) |
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 Picayune
How long is the average commute in Picayune?
Workers who live in Picayune, MS take an average of 32.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Picayune without a car?
4.3% of households in Picayune have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Picayune?
5.9% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Picayune worked from home, and 84.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Picayune city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Picayune city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Picayune city, 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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