How long is the commute from Tupelo, MS?
Workers who live in Tupelo, MS take an average of 18.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
6.0% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.0 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 6.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Tupelo get to work
| Means of transportation | Tupelo | Lee County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.6% (±2.5 points) | 86.0% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±1.8 points) | 7.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.0% (±1.8 points) | 5.4% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Tupelo, the average commute is lower than in Lee County (20.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tupelo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lee County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Tupelo ranks 6 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 301 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tupelo
| Vehicles available | Tupelo | Lee County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±1.9 points) | 6.0% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.8% (±2.7 points) | 30.7% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% (±3.2 points) | 38.7% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.9% (±2.2 points) | 24.5% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Tupelo, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lee County (6.0%).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (6.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Tupelo
| Tupelo | Lee County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.0% (±1.8 points) | 5.4% (±1.2 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±1.6 points) | 92.7% (±1.0 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.1% (±2.8 points) | 85.4% (±1.8 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Tupelo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lee County (85.4%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (84.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Tupelo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo | — | 18.0 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Verona | 5.6 mi | 16.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Plantersville | 5.8 mi | 20.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Saltillo | 7.9 mi | 21.4 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Sherman | 8.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Mooreville | 8.9 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Shannon | 11 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Blue Springs | 12 mi | 24.7 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Guntown | 13 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Saltillo, MS (21.4 minutes), Sherman, MS (23.5 minutes), Shannon, MS (21.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guntown | 28.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 2 | Nettleton | 26.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Shannon | 21.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 4 | Saltillo | 21.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 5 | Plantersville | 20.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 | Tupelo | 18.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 7 | Mooreville | 16.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Verona | 16.0 minutes (±2.1) |
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 Tupelo
How long is the average commute in Tupelo?
Workers who live in Tupelo, MS take an average of 18.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tupelo without a car?
8.4% of households in Tupelo have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tupelo?
6.0% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Tupelo worked from home, and 85.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tupelo city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tupelo city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tupelo 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 Tupelo city, Mississippi (place:74840, 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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