How long is the commute from Awendaw, SC?
Workers who live in Awendaw, SC take an average of 31.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
11.4% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.4 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Awendaw get to work
| Means of transportation | Awendaw | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.9% (±7.4 points) | 69.0% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±4.4 points) | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 0.9% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.4% (±4.9 points) | 17.7% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Awendaw, the average commute is higher than in Charleston County (25.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Awendaw, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Charleston County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Charleston County, Awendaw ranks 6 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 82 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Awendaw
| Vehicles available | Awendaw | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±5.0 points) | 5.9% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% (±10.7 points) | 36.3% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±11.3 points) | 40.4% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.3% (±10.0 points) | 17.4% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Awendaw, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Charleston County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Awendaw
| Awendaw | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.4% (±4.9 points) | 17.7% (±0.9 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.7% (±10.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 74.0% (±12.5 points) | 88.9% (±0.8 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Awendaw, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Charleston County (88.9%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Awendaw
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awendaw | — | 31.4 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Isle of Palms | 13 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| McClellanville | 14 mi | 42.8 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Mount Pleasant | 16 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Sullivan's Island | 17 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Pimlico | 20 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hanahan | 20 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Goose Creek | 21 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Charleston | 21 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mount Pleasant, SC (24.9 minutes), Sullivan's Island, SC (17.6 minutes), Hanahan, SC (23.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: McClellanville, SC (42.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Charleston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McClellanville | 42.8 minutes (±5.4) |
| 2 | Lincolnville | 36.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 3 | Hollywood | 34.5 minutes (±6.2) |
| 4 | Meggett | 34.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Kiawah Island | 32.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 6 | Awendaw | 31.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 7 | Seabrook Island | 28.2 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Isle of Palms | 27.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Ravenel | 27.6 minutes (±6.9) |
| 10 | Folly Beach | 26.9 minutes (±7.7) |
| 11 | Rockville | 25.5 minutes (±6.5) |
| 12 | Mount Pleasant | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Charleston 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 Awendaw
How long is the average commute in Awendaw?
Workers who live in Awendaw, SC take an average of 31.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Awendaw without a car?
6.2% of households in Awendaw have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Awendaw?
11.4% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Awendaw worked from home, and 74.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Awendaw town, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Awendaw town, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Awendaw town, South 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 Awendaw town, South Carolina (place:03385, in state:45).
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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