How long is the commute from Brookdale, SC?
Workers who live in Brookdale, SC take an average of 25.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
13.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.4 minutes (±8.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 13.8%
How people in Brookdale get to work
| Means of transportation | Brookdale | Orangeburg County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.3% (±14.3 points) | 81.3% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.0% (±14.2 points) | 9.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±2.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±8.2 points) | 6.7% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Brookdale, the average commute is not measurably different from Orangeburg County (30.7 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 Brookdale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Orangeburg County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Orangeburg County, Brookdale ranks 15 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 200 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brookdale
| Vehicles available | Brookdale | Orangeburg County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.8% (±9.7 points) | 9.0% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 54.6% (±10.4 points) | 35.3% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 16.3% (±9.3 points) | 30.6% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.4% (±6.1 points) | 25.1% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Brookdale, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Orangeburg County (9.0%).
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 Brookdale
| Brookdale | Orangeburg County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±8.2 points) | 6.7% (±1.3 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% (±5.2 points) | 88.0% (±1.6 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.5% (±9.7 points) | 79.9% (±2.0 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Brookdale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Orangeburg County (79.9%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brookdale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale | — | 25.4 minutes (±8.5) | — |
| Wilkinson Heights | 2.1 mi | 22.9 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Orangeburg | 2.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Edisto | 4.6 mi | 36.4 minutes (±17.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cameron | 7.6 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Cordova | 7.6 mi | 17.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rowesville | 10 mi | 24.0 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| St. Matthews | 11 mi | 17.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bowman | 15 mi | 31.9 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cameron, SC (16.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orangeburg County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Vance | 31.4 minutes (±22.8) |
| 10 | North | 30.7 minutes (±6.8) |
| 11 | Branchville | 29.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 12 | Holly Hill | 29.1 minutes (±6.4) |
| 13 | Elloree | 28.2 minutes (±12.0) |
| 14 | Norway | 25.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 15 | Brookdale | 25.4 minutes (±8.5) |
| 16 | Orangeburg | 24.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 17 | Rowesville | 24.0 minutes (±8.4) |
| 18 | Wilkinson Heights | 22.9 minutes (±8.5) |
| 19 | Cordova | 17.5 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Orangeburg County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Brookdale is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Brookdale
How long is the average commute in Brookdale?
Workers who live in Brookdale, SC take an average of 25.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brookdale without a car?
13.8% of households in Brookdale have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brookdale?
8.9% (±8.2 points) of workers who live in Brookdale worked from home, and 76.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookdale CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookdale CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookdale CDP, 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 Brookdale CDP, South Carolina (place:09527, 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 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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