How long is the commute from East Gaffney, SC?
Workers who live in East Gaffney, SC take an average of 23.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
96.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
1.4% work from home.
11.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.8 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Households without a car
- 11.7%
How people in East Gaffney get to work
| Means of transportation | East Gaffney | Cherokee County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 96.0% (±3.9 points) | 84.9% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.7% (±3.2 points) | 7.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.4% (±2.5 points) | 5.0% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In East Gaffney, the average commute is not measurably different from Cherokee County (25.1 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 East Gaffney, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cherokee County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cherokee County, East Gaffney ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 245 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Gaffney
| Vehicles available | East Gaffney | Cherokee County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.7% (±8.2 points) | 5.4% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 54.5% (±14.4 points) | 34.0% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.2% (±8.2 points) | 32.2% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±7.8 points) | 28.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In East Gaffney, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cherokee County (5.4%).
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 East Gaffney
| East Gaffney | Cherokee County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.4% (±2.5 points) | 5.0% (±1.9 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 79.1% (±14.0 points) | 90.9% (±1.8 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 59.9% (±13.8 points) | 80.7% (±2.2 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In East Gaffney, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Cherokee County (80.7%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near East Gaffney
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Gaffney | — | 23.8 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Gaffney | 2.3 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Blacksburg | 6.5 mi | 30.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Earl | 9.2 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Grover | 11 mi | 33.5 minutes (±14.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cowpens | 11 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Boiling Springs | 12 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Patterson Springs | 12 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Smyrna | 13 mi | 40.4 minutes (±10.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gaffney, SC (18.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Smyrna, SC (40.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cherokee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blacksburg | 30.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 2 | East Gaffney | 23.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 | Gaffney | 18.8 minutes (±2.2) |
East Gaffney 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 East Gaffney
How long is the average commute in East Gaffney?
Workers who live in East Gaffney, SC take an average of 23.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Gaffney without a car?
11.7% of households in East Gaffney have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Gaffney?
1.4% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in East Gaffney worked from home, and 59.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Gaffney CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Gaffney CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Gaffney 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 East Gaffney CDP, South Carolina (place:22075, 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.
Figures last updated on .
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