How long is the commute from West Point, MS?
Workers who live in West Point, MS take an average of 20.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
91.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.7% work from home.
9.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.4 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Households without a car
- 9.3%
How people in West Point get to work
| Means of transportation | West Point | Clay County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 91.4% (±3.8 points) | 87.8% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±2.7 points) | 6.3% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.7% (±2.8 points) | 5.6% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In West Point, the average commute is not measurably different from Clay County (21.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Point, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clay County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 257 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Point
| Vehicles available | West Point | Clay County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% (±4.0 points) | 6.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% (±5.4 points) | 31.5% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% (±6.3 points) | 33.8% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.7% (±4.9 points) | 27.9% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In West Point, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clay County (6.8%).
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 West Point
| West Point | Clay County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.7% (±2.8 points) | 5.6% (±2.3 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±3.2 points) | 90.5% (±2.2 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±3.8 points) | 84.8% (±3.6 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In West Point, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clay County (84.8%).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (84.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Point
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point | — | 20.4 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Columbus AFB | 12 mi | 12.0 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Artesia | 13 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mississippi State | 13 mi | 16.5 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Starkville | 14 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Columbus | 16 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Aberdeen | 16 mi | 26.9 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Caledonia | 20 mi | 22.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| New Hope | 21 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Columbus AFB, MS (12.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Aberdeen, MS (26.9 minutes), New Hope, MS (24.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
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 Point
How long is the average commute in West Point?
Workers who live in West Point, MS take an average of 20.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Point without a car?
9.3% of households in West Point have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Point?
3.7% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in West Point worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Point city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Point city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Point city, Mississippi
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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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