How long is the commute from Darlington, SC?
Workers who live in Darlington, SC take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
3.1% work from home.
20.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.8 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Households without a car
- 20.2%
How people in Darlington get to work
| Means of transportation | Darlington | Darlington County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.4% (±6.9 points) | 81.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.8% (±6.4 points) | 8.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.1% (±1.9 points) | 4.8% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Darlington, the average commute is lower than in Darlington County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Darlington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Darlington County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Darlington County, Darlington ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 346 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Darlington
| Vehicles available | Darlington | Darlington County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.2% (±6.5 points) | 10.4% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±6.6 points) | 31.2% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.2% (±5.8 points) | 32.3% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.5% (±6.2 points) | 26.1% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Darlington, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Darlington County (10.4%).
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 Darlington
| Darlington | Darlington County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.1% (±1.9 points) | 4.8% (±1.1 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.8% (±4.7 points) | 91.0% (±1.3 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 70.1% (±7.4 points) | 78.2% (±1.9 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Darlington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Darlington County (78.2%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Darlington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington | — | 18.8 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Dovesville | 7.5 mi | 20.6 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Quinby | 9.0 mi | 24.4 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Florence | 9.5 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Timmonsville | 12 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hartsville | 13 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Hartsville | 14 mi | 16.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Society Hill | 14 mi | 35.8 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Lamar | 15 mi | 28.8 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Society Hill, SC (35.8 minutes), Lamar, SC (28.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Darlington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Society Hill | 35.8 minutes (±6.9) |
| 2 | Lamar | 28.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Hartsville | 22.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Dovesville | 20.6 minutes (±5.2) |
| 5 | Darlington | 18.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | North Hartsville | 16.6 minutes (±4.5) |
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 Darlington
How long is the average commute in Darlington?
Workers who live in Darlington, SC take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Darlington without a car?
20.2% of households in Darlington have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Darlington?
3.1% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Darlington worked from home, and 70.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darlington city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darlington city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darlington city, South Carolina
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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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