How long is the commute from Sweetwater, NJ?
Workers who live in Sweetwater, NJ take an average of 29.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
93.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.6 minutes (±10.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Sweetwater get to work
| Means of transportation | Sweetwater | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 93.3% (±10.3 points) | 72.5% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 9.0% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±10.3 points) | 9.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Sweetwater, the average commute is not measurably different from Atlantic County (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sweetwater, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Atlantic County (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Atlantic County, Sweetwater ranks 4 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 145 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sweetwater
| Vehicles available | Sweetwater | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 6.9% (±11.5 points) | 34.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.7% (±23.1 points) | 35.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 66.4% (±24.7 points) | 18.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Sweetwater, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Atlantic County (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (11.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sweetwater
| Sweetwater | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±10.3 points) | 9.1% (±0.8 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±12.1 points) | 95.4% (±0.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±12.1 points) | 91.2% (±0.8 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sweetwater, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Atlantic County (91.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sweetwater
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater | — | 29.6 minutes (±10.8) | — |
| Egg Harbor City | 4.5 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Burlington County) | 6.4 mi | 35.8 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hammonton Town | 7.0 mi | 30.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cologne | 8.6 mi | 16.9 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) | 10 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Folsom Borough | 10 mi | 33.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Stockton University | 10 mi | 19.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Port Republic | 11 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cologne, NJ (16.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Atlantic County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collings Lakes | 42.3 minutes (±17.8) |
| 2 | East Vineland | 35.8 minutes (±8.9) |
| 3 | Mays Landing | 31.6 minutes (±5.2) |
| 4 | Sweetwater | 29.6 minutes (±10.8) |
| 5 | Dorothy | 29.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 | Smithville | 26.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Pomona | 25.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Absecon Highlands | 24.7 minutes (±5.4) |
| 9 | English Creek | 24.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 | McKee City | 23.0 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Atlantic County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sweetwater is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Mullica Township, whose figures include it.
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 Sweetwater
How long is the average commute in Sweetwater?
Workers who live in Sweetwater, NJ take an average of 29.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sweetwater without a car?
0.0% of households in Sweetwater have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sweetwater?
6.7% (±10.3 points) of workers who live in Sweetwater worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweetwater CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweetwater CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweetwater CDP, New Jersey
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 Sweetwater CDP, New Jersey (place:71880, in state:34).
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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