How long is the commute from Elgin (community), SC?
Workers who live in Elgin (community), SC take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
93.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
0.0% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.0%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Elgin (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Elgin (community) | Lancaster County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 93.4% (±8.5 points) | 71.1% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±7.3 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±4.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 19.5% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Elgin (community), the average commute is lower than in Lancaster County (28.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elgin (community), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, Elgin (community) ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 295 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elgin (community)
| Vehicles available | Elgin (community) | Lancaster County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±9.6 points) | 3.4% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% (±12.4 points) | 31.3% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% (±10.0 points) | 40.1% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.3% (±12.5 points) | 25.1% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Elgin (community), the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lancaster County (3.4%).
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 Elgin (community)
| Elgin (community) | Lancaster County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 19.5% (±2.0 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 82.9% (±11.4 points) | 93.4% (±1.2 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±9.6 points) | 89.4% (±1.3 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Elgin (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lancaster County (89.4%).
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 Elgin (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin (community) | — | 21.7 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Springdale (community) | 3.6 mi | 26.8 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster | 5.4 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Heath Springs | 5.6 mi | 31.8 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Irwin | 6.1 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Lawn | 10 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Kershaw | 11 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Great Falls | 12 mi | 34.3 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
| Van Wyck | 14 mi | 33.5 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Heath Springs, SC (31.8 minutes), Fort Lawn, SC (30.3 minutes), Kershaw, SC (31.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Wyck | 33.5 minutes (±6.9) |
| 2 | Heath Springs | 31.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Kershaw | 31.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Springdale (community) | 26.8 minutes (±7.1) |
| 5 | Lancaster | 26.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | Elgin (community) | 21.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Irwin | 20.2 minutes (±4.4) |
Elgin (community) 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 Elgin (community)
How long is the average commute in Elgin (community)?
Workers who live in Elgin (community), SC take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elgin (community) without a car?
6.4% of households in Elgin (community) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elgin (community)?
0.0% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Elgin (community) worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin 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 Elgin CDP, South Carolina (place:23290, 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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