How long is the commute from University, MS?
Workers who live in University, MS take an average of 9.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
28.1% of workers walk to work.
13.7% work from home.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 9.2 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.7%
How people in University get to work
| Means of transportation | University | Lafayette County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.2% (±11.2 points) | 78.1% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 8.0% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 28.1% (±9.5 points) | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.7% (±8.6 points) | 8.6% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In University, the average commute is lower than in Lafayette County (22.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In University, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lafayette County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lafayette County, University ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 331 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in University
| Vehicles available | University | Lafayette County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | — | 6.7% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | — | 29.1% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | — | 39.4% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | — | 24.8% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
Working from home and internet access in University
| University | Lafayette County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.7% (±8.6 points) | 8.6% (±1.3 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | — | 96.3% (±1.3 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | — | 91.7% (±1.4 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
Average commute in places near University
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | — | 9.2 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Oxford | 1.0 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Taylor | 7.1 mi | 26.1 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Abbeville | 9.7 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Water Valley | 15 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Toccopola | 20 mi | 35.4 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
| Thaxton | 21 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Sardis | 22 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Batesville | 22 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oxford, MS (23.5 minutes), Taylor, MS (26.1 minutes), Abbeville, MS (24.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lafayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor | 26.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 2 | Abbeville | 24.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 3 | Oxford | 23.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | University | 9.2 minutes (±2.7) |
University is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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How long is the average commute in University?
Workers who live in University, MS take an average of 9.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University CDP, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University CDP, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University CDP, 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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