How long is the commute from Gaston, SC?
Workers who live in Gaston, SC take an average of 27.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.6% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.4 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Gaston get to work
| Means of transportation | Gaston | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±9.4 points) | 77.3% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% (±5.6 points) | 8.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±2.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% (±7.4 points) | 11.9% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Gaston, the average commute is not measurably different from Lexington County (26.0 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 Gaston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lexington County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lexington County, Gaston ranks 9 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 154 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gaston
| Vehicles available | Gaston | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±2.1 points) | 4.5% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% (±8.2 points) | 27.6% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±8.6 points) | 41.4% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.6% (±8.2 points) | 26.4% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Gaston, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lexington County (4.5%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (5.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gaston
| Gaston | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.6% (±7.4 points) | 11.9% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±2.1 points) | 95.7% (±0.5 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±4.2 points) | 92.3% (±0.7 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Gaston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lexington County (92.3%).
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 Gaston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston | — | 27.4 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Swansea | 5.4 mi | 31.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Ridge | 5.8 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Edmund | 6.2 mi | 34.8 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| South Congaree | 6.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| White Knoll | 9.3 mi | 28.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pelion | 9.5 mi | 32.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cayce | 9.8 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Springdale | 9.8 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pine Ridge, SC (20.3 minutes), Cayce, SC (19.6 minutes), Springdale, SC (18.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lexington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Pelion | 32.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 4 | Chapin | 31.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Swansea | 31.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Summit | 30.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 | White Knoll | 28.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 8 | South Congaree | 27.8 minutes (±7.9) |
| 9 | Gaston | 27.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 | Lexington | 25.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 11 | Red Bank | 25.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Batesburg-Leesville | 23.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Oak Grove | 21.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Pine Ridge | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Seven Oaks | 20.3 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Lexington 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 Gaston
How long is the average commute in Gaston?
Workers who live in Gaston, SC take an average of 27.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gaston without a car?
1.9% of households in Gaston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gaston?
8.6% (±7.4 points) of workers who live in Gaston worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gaston town, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gaston town, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gaston town, South Carolina
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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 last updated on .
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