How long is the commute from Irmo, SC?
Workers who live in Irmo, SC take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
14.6% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Irmo get to work
| Means of transportation | Irmo | Richland County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.5% (±6.9 points) | 71.3% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±3.5 points) | 7.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.6% (±5.3 points) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Irmo, the average commute is not measurably different from Richland County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Irmo, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Richland County, Irmo ranks 6 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 246 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Irmo
| Vehicles available | Irmo | Richland County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±3.3 points) | 7.2% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.5% (±4.9 points) | 38.3% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±7.1 points) | 34.8% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.6% (±8.0 points) | 19.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Irmo, 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 Irmo
| Irmo | Richland County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.6% (±5.3 points) | 12.5% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±2.5 points) | 96.7% (±0.3 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±3.0 points) | 90.4% (±0.8 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Irmo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Richland County (90.4%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Irmo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irmo | — | 23.7 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Lake Murray of Richland | 4.2 mi | 37.3 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Seven Oaks | 5.0 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| St. Andrews | 6.3 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington | 7.7 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 8.6 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Chapin | 9.3 mi | 31.3 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| West Columbia | 9.5 mi | 19.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Springdale | 11 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Seven Oaks, SC (20.3 minutes), West Columbia, SC (19.5 minutes), Springdale, SC (18.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Murray of Richland, SC (37.3 minutes), Chapin, SC (31.3 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) |
| 11 | Forest Acres | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 12 | Arcadia Lakes | 19.6 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in Richland 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 Irmo
How long is the average commute in Irmo?
Workers who live in Irmo, SC take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Irmo without a car?
7.1% of households in Irmo have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Irmo?
14.6% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Irmo worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Irmo town, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Irmo town, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Irmo town, 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 Irmo town, South Carolina (place:35890, 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 last updated on .
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