How long is the commute from Lake Waccamaw, NC?
Workers who live in Lake Waccamaw, NC take an average of 29.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
17.4% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.9 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Lake Waccamaw get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Waccamaw | Columbus County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±5.8 points) | 83.3% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.0% (±3.2 points) | 8.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±4.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.4% (±7.0 points) | 5.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Lake Waccamaw, the average commute is not measurably different from Columbus County (29.3 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 Lake Waccamaw, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Columbus 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 Columbus County, Lake Waccamaw ranks 7 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 135 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Waccamaw
| Vehicles available | Lake Waccamaw | Columbus County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±3.2 points) | 5.5% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% (±8.9 points) | 33.1% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% (±10.0 points) | 29.9% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.0% (±7.9 points) | 31.5% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Lake Waccamaw, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Columbus County (5.5%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lake Waccamaw
| Lake Waccamaw | Columbus County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.4% (±7.0 points) | 5.4% (±1.2 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.5% (±9.1 points) | 90.8% (±1.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.6% (±7.8 points) | 83.1% (±1.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Waccamaw, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Columbus County (83.1%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake Waccamaw
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Waccamaw | — | 29.9 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Bolton | 6.3 mi | 31.8 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Whiteville | 11 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| East Arcadia | 12 mi | 24.4 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brunswick | 12 mi | 15.6 minutes (±6.7) | Lower |
| Sandyfield | 12 mi | 33.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Clarkton | 14 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Chadbourn | 18 mi | 39.4 minutes (±11.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy Creek | 20 mi | 33.0 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brunswick, NC (15.6 minutes), Clarkton, NC (21.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Columbus County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cerro Gordo | 43.2 minutes (±7.6) |
| 2 | Chadbourn | 39.4 minutes (±11.6) |
| 3 | Tabor City | 34.3 minutes (±16.3) |
| 4 | Sandyfield | 33.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 5 | Bolton | 31.8 minutes (±6.3) |
| 6 | Boardman | 30.0 minutes (±8.0) |
| 7 | Lake Waccamaw | 29.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Whiteville | 24.8 minutes (±5.8) |
| 9 | Fair Bluff | 19.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 10 | Brunswick | 15.6 minutes (±6.7) |
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 Lake Waccamaw
How long is the average commute in Lake Waccamaw?
Workers who live in Lake Waccamaw, NC take an average of 29.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Waccamaw without a car?
4.6% of households in Lake Waccamaw have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Waccamaw?
17.4% (±7.0 points) of workers who live in Lake Waccamaw worked from home, and 84.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Waccamaw town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Waccamaw town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Waccamaw town, North Carolina
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 Lake Waccamaw town, North Carolina (place:36640, in state:37).
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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