How long is the commute from Burton, SC?
Workers who live in Burton, SC take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±5.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Burton get to work
| Means of transportation | Burton | Beaufort County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±11.1 points) | 71.8% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.8% (±9.7 points) | 10.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±5.6 points) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Burton, the average commute is not measurably different from Beaufort County (23.6 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 Burton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Beaufort County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Beaufort County, Burton ranks 3 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 189 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Burton
| Vehicles available | Burton | Beaufort County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±4.1 points) | 4.3% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.3% (±8.8 points) | 33.8% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.2% (±8.6 points) | 44.8% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.3% (±7.6 points) | 17.2% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Burton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Beaufort County (4.3%).
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 Burton
| Burton | Beaufort County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±5.6 points) | 13.2% (±1.0 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±3.1 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±4.9 points) | 94.0% (±0.8 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Burton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Beaufort County (94.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (88.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Burton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton | — | 25.7 minutes (±5.3) | — |
| Beaufort | 2.5 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Shell Point | 3.5 mi | 19.9 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Laurel Bay | 3.6 mi | 28.0 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Port Royal | 5.3 mi | 14.4 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Ridgeland | 11 mi | 30.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hilton Head Island | 16 mi | 18.5 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Bluffton | 18 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Yemassee | 19 mi | 38.5 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Beaufort, SC (18.3 minutes), Port Royal, SC (14.4 minutes), Hilton Head Island, SC (18.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Yemassee, SC (38.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Beaufort County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bluffton | 28.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 2 | Laurel Bay | 28.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 3 | Burton | 25.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 4 | Shell Point | 19.9 minutes (±10.0) |
| 5 | Hilton Head Island | 18.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 6 | Beaufort | 18.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 | Port Royal | 14.4 minutes (±2.0) |
Burton 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 Burton
How long is the average commute in Burton?
Workers who live in Burton, SC take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Burton without a car?
5.2% of households in Burton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Burton?
7.6% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Burton worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burton CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burton CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burton 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 Burton CDP, South Carolina (place:10360, 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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