How long is the commute from West Hattiesburg, MS?
Workers who live in West Hattiesburg, MS take an average of 23.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
7.3% work from home.
20.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.5 minutes (±6.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Households without a car
- 20.8%
How people in West Hattiesburg get to work
| Means of transportation | West Hattiesburg | Lamar County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.7% (±8.5 points) | 81.2% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.1% (±8.1 points) | 9.4% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±3.3 points) | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±3.5 points) | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.3% (±4.1 points) | 5.4% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In West Hattiesburg, the average commute is not measurably different from Lamar County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Hattiesburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lamar County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lamar County, West Hattiesburg ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 199 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Hattiesburg
| Vehicles available | West Hattiesburg | Lamar County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.8% (±12.5 points) | 4.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% (±8.8 points) | 31.2% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.9% (±6.9 points) | 40.2% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.9% (±9.6 points) | 24.3% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In West Hattiesburg, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lamar County (4.4%).
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 West Hattiesburg
| West Hattiesburg | Lamar County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.3% (±4.1 points) | 5.4% (±1.1 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.0% (±11.4 points) | 95.9% (±1.6 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.8% (±12.3 points) | 88.6% (±2.2 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In West Hattiesburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lamar County (88.6%).
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 West Hattiesburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hattiesburg | — | 23.5 minutes (±6.5) | — |
| Arnold Line | 1.9 mi | 26.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 2.7 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hattiesburg | 3.5 mi | 17.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rawls Springs | 5.1 mi | 33.8 minutes (±15.7) | Not measurably different |
| Glendale | 5.7 mi | 21.8 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Petal | 8.8 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Purvis | 11 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sumrall | 12 mi | 21.1 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lamar County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lumberton | 27.5 minutes (±6.0) |
| 2 | Arnold Line | 26.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 3 | Purvis | 24.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | West Hattiesburg | 23.5 minutes (±6.5) |
| 5 | Sumrall | 21.1 minutes (±7.4) |
| 6 | Oak Grove | 19.9 minutes (±3.5) |
West Hattiesburg 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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Questions about West Hattiesburg
How long is the average commute in West Hattiesburg?
Workers who live in West Hattiesburg, MS take an average of 23.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Hattiesburg without a car?
20.8% of households in West Hattiesburg have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Hattiesburg?
7.3% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in West Hattiesburg worked from home, and 81.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hattiesburg CDP, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hattiesburg CDP, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hattiesburg CDP, 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 West Hattiesburg CDP, Mississippi (place:78890, 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 last updated on .
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