How long is the commute from Polkville, MS?
Workers who live in Polkville, MS take an average of 38.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 38.2 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Polkville get to work
| Means of transportation | Polkville | Smith County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.4% (±13.9 points) | 85.2% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.4% (±9.9 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±15.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±15.4 points) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±15.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±12.9 points) | 3.8% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Polkville, the average commute is higher than in Smith County (30.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Polkville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Smith County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Smith County, Polkville ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 25 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Polkville
| Vehicles available | Polkville | Smith County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±3.2 points) | 4.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% (±11.8 points) | 39.9% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±10.7 points) | 30.7% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.8% (±10.6 points) | 24.6% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Polkville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Smith County (4.8%).
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 Polkville
| Polkville | Smith County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±12.9 points) | 3.8% (±1.9 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% (±5.6 points) | 91.4% (±2.4 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.9% (±9.1 points) | 64.2% (±5.2 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Polkville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Smith County (64.2%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (84.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Polkville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polkville | — | 38.2 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Puckett | 8.8 mi | 47.6 minutes (±19.7) | Not measurably different |
| Morton | 11 mi | 29.8 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pelahatchie | 11 mi | 21.5 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Raleigh | 15 mi | 22.5 minutes (±7.9) | Lower |
| Robinhood | 16 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Forest | 17 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Brandon | 18 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| D'Lo | 19 mi | 30.6 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pelahatchie, MS (21.5 minutes), Raleigh, MS (22.5 minutes), Robinhood, MS (26.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Smith County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polkville | 38.2 minutes (±5.9) |
| 2 | Mize | 31.6 minutes (±8.6) |
| 3 | Sylvarena | 30.8 minutes (±9.4) |
| 4 | Raleigh | 22.5 minutes (±7.9) |
| 5 | Taylorsville | 19.1 minutes (±5.9) |
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 Polkville
How long is the average commute in Polkville?
Workers who live in Polkville, MS take an average of 38.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Polkville without a car?
2.9% of households in Polkville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Polkville?
15.2% (±12.9 points) of workers who live in Polkville worked from home, and 79.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polkville town, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polkville town, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polkville town, 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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