How long is the commute from Columbia, SC?
Workers who live in Columbia, SC take an average of 17.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
14.3% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
11.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.7 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 11.5%
How people in Columbia get to work
| Means of transportation | Columbia | Richland County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.0% (±1.7 points) | 71.3% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±1.1 points) | 7.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 14.3% (±1.5 points) | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±0.7 points) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±1.4 points) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Columbia, the average commute is lower than in Richland County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Columbia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Richland County (0.7%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Richland County, Columbia ranks 14 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 358 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Columbia
| Vehicles available | Columbia | Richland County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.5% (±1.3 points) | 7.2% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% (±2.2 points) | 38.3% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% (±1.9 points) | 34.8% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.4% (±1.2 points) | 19.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Columbia, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Richland County (7.2%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (5.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Columbia
| Columbia | Richland County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±1.4 points) | 12.5% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.7% (±0.3 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±1.3 points) | 90.4% (±0.8 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Columbia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Richland County (90.4%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Columbia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | — | 17.7 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Woodfield | 1.9 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Arcadia Lakes | 3.4 mi | 19.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dentsville | 3.7 mi | 23.3 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Forest Acres | 3.9 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Capitol View | 5.2 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Arthurtown | 7.5 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cayce | 9.9 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Hopkins | 10 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Woodfield, SC (22.9 minutes), Dentsville, SC (23.3 minutes), Capitol View, SC (20.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Richland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Woodfield | 22.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | St. Andrews | 21.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 10 | Capitol View | 20.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Forest Acres | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 12 | Arcadia Lakes | 19.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Arthurtown | 18.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Columbia | 17.7 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 7 of 14 places in Richland 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 Columbia
How long is the average commute in Columbia?
Workers who live in Columbia, SC take an average of 17.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Columbia without a car?
11.5% of households in Columbia have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Columbia?
11.6% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Columbia worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia city, 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 Columbia city, South Carolina (place:16000, in state:45).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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.
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