How long is the commute from Raleigh, MS?
Workers who live in Raleigh, MS take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
0.8% work from home.
7.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±7.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Households without a car
- 7.5%
How people in Raleigh get to work
| Means of transportation | Raleigh | Smith County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.7% (±8.5 points) | 85.2% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±6.9 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±5.0 points) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.8% (±1.8 points) | 3.8% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Raleigh, the average commute is not measurably different from Smith County (30.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Raleigh, 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, Raleigh ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 215 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Raleigh
| Vehicles available | Raleigh | Smith County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% (±6.8 points) | 4.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% (±15.0 points) | 39.9% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.3% (±17.1 points) | 30.7% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 4.8% (±5.4 points) | 24.6% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Raleigh, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Smith County (4.8%).
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 Raleigh
| Raleigh | Smith County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.8% (±1.8 points) | 3.8% (±1.9 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.1% (±9.9 points) | 91.4% (±2.4 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 62.9% (±15.4 points) | 64.2% (±5.2 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Raleigh, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Smith County (64.2%).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (84.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Raleigh
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | — | 22.5 minutes (±7.9) | — |
| Sylvarena | 8.5 mi | 30.8 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mize | 12 mi | 31.6 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Polkville | 15 mi | 38.2 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Bay Springs | 15 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Taylorsville | 15 mi | 19.1 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Louin | 15 mi | 30.1 minutes (±9.5) | Not measurably different |
| Puckett | 15 mi | 47.6 minutes (±19.7) | Higher |
| Magee | 17 mi | 27.4 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Polkville, MS (38.2 minutes), Puckett, MS (47.6 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 Raleigh
How long is the average commute in Raleigh?
Workers who live in Raleigh, MS take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Raleigh without a car?
7.5% of households in Raleigh have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Raleigh?
0.8% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Raleigh worked from home, and 62.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raleigh town, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raleigh town, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raleigh town, 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 Raleigh town, Mississippi (place:60840, in state:28).
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.
Figures last updated on .
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