How long is the commute from Columbus, NC?
Workers who live in Columbus, NC take an average of 21.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.8% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.4 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Columbus get to work
| Means of transportation | Columbus | Polk County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.6% (±11.3 points) | 70.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% (±9.2 points) | 11.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 0.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% (±8.7 points) | 15.8% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Columbus, the average commute is lower than in Polk County (28.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Columbus, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Polk County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Columbus ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 487 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Columbus
| Vehicles available | Columbus | Polk County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±6.1 points) | 4.0% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% (±11.5 points) | 29.6% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% (±13.0 points) | 35.7% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.5% (±7.4 points) | 30.6% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Columbus, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Polk County (4.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Columbus
| Columbus | Polk County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.8% (±8.7 points) | 15.8% (±3.3 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±4.3 points) | 94.3% (±1.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 74.0% (±10.6 points) | 84.8% (±2.4 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Columbus, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Polk County (84.8%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Columbus
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | — | 21.4 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Tryon | 3.3 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Landrum | 5.4 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Saluda | 7.8 mi | 28.5 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Campobello | 9.3 mi | 36.2 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Dana | 9.8 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| East Flat Rock | 12 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Edneyville | 13 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Lure | 14 mi | 39.3 minutes (±11.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Campobello, SC (36.2 minutes), Lake Lure, NC (39.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saluda | 28.5 minutes (±6.4) |
| 2 | Tryon | 21.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Columbus | 21.4 minutes (±5.0) |
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 Columbus
How long is the average commute in Columbus?
Workers who live in Columbus, NC take an average of 21.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Columbus without a car?
8.3% of households in Columbus have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Columbus?
10.8% (±8.7 points) of workers who live in Columbus worked from home, and 74.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus town, North Carolina
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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 last updated on .
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