How long is the commute from Jefferson, SC?
Workers who live in Jefferson, SC take an average of 27.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.5% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.9 minutes (±7.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Jefferson get to work
| Means of transportation | Jefferson | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.3% (±10.8 points) | 82.4% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.4% (±9.7 points) | 9.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.5% (±7.3 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | 4.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±2.9 points) | 2.5% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Jefferson, the average commute is not measurably different from Chesterfield County (24.5 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 Jefferson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County, Jefferson ranks 4 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 143 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jefferson
| Vehicles available | Jefferson | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±4.1 points) | 9.0% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% (±13.3 points) | 32.4% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.3% (±13.0 points) | 31.8% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.5% (±12.8 points) | 26.8% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Jefferson, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Chesterfield County (9.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (5.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Jefferson
| Jefferson | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±2.9 points) | 2.5% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±5.2 points) | 89.7% (±1.9 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±7.3 points) | 82.8% (±2.1 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Jefferson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Chesterfield County (82.8%).
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 Jefferson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | — | 27.9 minutes (±7.1) | — |
| Pageland | 8.2 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Croghan | 12 mi | 31.0 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ruby | 13 mi | 28.3 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Kershaw | 14 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| McBee | 15 mi | 21.6 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bethune | 17 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Heath Springs | 17 mi | 31.8 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Chesterfield | 18 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chesterfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Croghan | 31.0 minutes (±9.4) |
| 2 | Pageland | 30.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | Ruby | 28.3 minutes (±7.9) |
| 4 | Jefferson | 27.9 minutes (±7.1) |
| 5 | Patrick | 24.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Chesterfield | 22.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | McBee | 21.6 minutes (±7.5) |
| 8 | Cheraw | 13.8 minutes (±2.8) |
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 Jefferson
How long is the average commute in Jefferson?
Workers who live in Jefferson, SC take an average of 27.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jefferson without a car?
4.1% of households in Jefferson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jefferson?
2.9% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Jefferson worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson town, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson town, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson town, 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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