How long is the commute from Hopkins, SC?
Workers who live in Hopkins, SC take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.8% of workers drive alone to work.
3.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
25.9% work from home.
15.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 3.0%
- Work from home
- 25.9%
- Households without a car
- 15.9%
How people in Hopkins get to work
| Means of transportation | Hopkins | Richland County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.8% (±15.8 points) | 71.3% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 7.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.8 points) | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±5.3 points) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.9% (±15.6 points) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Hopkins, the average commute is higher than in Richland County (23.1 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 Hopkins, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Richland County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Richland County, Hopkins ranks 4 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 160 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hopkins
| Vehicles available | Hopkins | Richland County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.9% (±16.5 points) | 7.2% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.0% (±12.1 points) | 38.3% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±13.1 points) | 34.8% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.7% (±12.5 points) | 19.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Hopkins, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Richland County (7.2%).
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 Hopkins
| Hopkins | Richland County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.9% (±15.6 points) | 12.5% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 79.3% (±16.8 points) | 96.7% (±0.3 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 74.7% (±17.3 points) | 90.4% (±0.8 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hopkins, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Richland County (90.4%).
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 Hopkins
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins | — | 27.0 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Capitol View | 6.0 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Gadsden | 6.4 mi | 26.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Eastover | 9.4 mi | 35.0 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Arthurtown | 9.4 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Columbia | 10 mi | 17.7 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Cayce | 11 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Forest Acres | 11 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Woodfield | 12 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Capitol View, SC (20.2 minutes), Arthurtown, SC (18.5 minutes), Columbia, SC (17.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Murray of Richland | 37.3 minutes (±7.2) |
| 2 | Eastover | 35.0 minutes (±8.4) |
| 3 | Blythewood | 31.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Hopkins | 27.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Gadsden | 26.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 6 | Irmo | 23.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Dentsville | 23.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Woodfield | 22.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | St. Andrews | 21.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 10 | Capitol View | 20.2 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Richland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Hopkins 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 Hopkins
How long is the average commute in Hopkins?
Workers who live in Hopkins, SC take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hopkins without a car?
15.9% of households in Hopkins have no vehicle, and 3.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hopkins?
25.9% (±15.6 points) of workers who live in Hopkins worked from home, and 74.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hopkins CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hopkins CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hopkins CDP, 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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Figures last updated on .
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