How long is the commute from Aiken, SC?
Workers who live in Aiken, SC take an average of 24.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.2 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Aiken get to work
| Means of transportation | Aiken | Aiken County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.1% (±4.1 points) | 79.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±2.7 points) | 7.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±2.6 points) | 10.6% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Aiken, the average commute is not measurably different from Aiken County (25.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Aiken, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Aiken County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Aiken County, Aiken ranks 9 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 234 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Aiken
| Vehicles available | Aiken | Aiken County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±1.9 points) | 5.9% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% (±3.2 points) | 28.2% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±4.3 points) | 38.2% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.1% (±3.1 points) | 27.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Aiken, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Aiken County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (5.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Aiken
| Aiken | Aiken County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±2.6 points) | 10.6% (±1.0 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±1.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.8 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±1.8 points) | 91.0% (±1.0 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Aiken, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Aiken County (91.0%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Aiken
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken | — | 24.2 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Warrenville | 4.5 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Gloverville | 5.1 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Graniteville | 5.4 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Langley | 6.4 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Burnettown | 8.1 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| New Ellenton | 8.1 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clearwater | 11 mi | 25.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Beech Island | 12 mi | 29.0 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Graniteville, SC (18.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Aiken County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Monetta | 31.9 minutes (±6.4) |
| 4 | Beech Island | 29.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 5 | Wagener | 27.6 minutes (±8.7) |
| 6 | Clearwater | 25.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | New Ellenton | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Warrenville | 25.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Aiken | 24.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 | Langley | 23.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 11 | North Augusta | 22.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Burnettown | 22.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Gloverville | 21.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 14 | Jackson | 20.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 15 | Belvedere | 20.1 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Aiken County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Aiken
How long is the average commute in Aiken?
Workers who live in Aiken, SC take an average of 24.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Aiken without a car?
6.4% of households in Aiken have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Aiken?
12.2% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Aiken worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aiken city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aiken city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aiken city, South Carolina
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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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