How long is the commute from Waveland, MS?
Workers who live in Waveland, MS take an average of 33.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.0 minutes (±7.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Waveland get to work
| Means of transportation | Waveland | Hancock County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.7% (±6.2 points) | 77.5% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±4.3 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±3.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±3.2 points) | 11.4% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Waveland, the average commute is not measurably different from Hancock County (32.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waveland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hancock County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hancock County, Waveland ranks 3 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 61 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waveland
| Vehicles available | Waveland | Hancock County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±4.1 points) | 3.5% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% (±7.3 points) | 32.9% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% (±7.8 points) | 39.0% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.3% (±6.1 points) | 24.6% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Waveland, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hancock County (3.5%).
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 Waveland
| Waveland | Hancock County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±3.2 points) | 11.4% (±3.5 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±4.0 points) | 94.6% (±1.4 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±5.7 points) | 86.6% (±2.7 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Waveland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hancock County (86.6%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (84.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waveland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waveland | — | 33.0 minutes (±7.7) | — |
| Bay St. Louis | 2.8 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Diamondhead | 6.5 mi | 36.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Kiln | 8.8 mi | 30.9 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
| DeLisle | 9.3 mi | 18.8 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Pass Christian | 9.4 mi | 34.1 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pearlington | 13 mi | 34.2 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Long Beach | 14 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Gulfport | 21 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: DeLisle, MS (18.8 minutes), Long Beach, MS (23.5 minutes), Gulfport, MS (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hancock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diamondhead | 36.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 2 | Pearlington | 34.2 minutes (±9.1) |
| 3 | Waveland | 33.0 minutes (±7.7) |
| 4 | Kiln | 30.9 minutes (±11.1) |
| 5 | Bay St. Louis | 27.1 minutes (±3.5) |
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 Waveland
How long is the average commute in Waveland?
Workers who live in Waveland, MS take an average of 33.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waveland without a car?
7.2% of households in Waveland have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waveland?
7.2% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Waveland worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waveland city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waveland city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waveland 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 Waveland city, Mississippi (place:78200, 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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