How long is the commute from Johnston, SC?
Workers who live in Johnston, SC take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
16.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 16.7%
How people in Johnston get to work
| Means of transportation | Johnston | Edgefield County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.7% (±10.0 points) | 79.4% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.5% (±10.0 points) | 10.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 1.5% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±3.7 points) | 6.2% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Johnston, the average commute is not measurably different from Edgefield County (25.6 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 Johnston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Edgefield County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Edgefield County, Johnston ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 128 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Johnston
| Vehicles available | Johnston | Edgefield County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.7% (±7.4 points) | 7.8% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% (±9.5 points) | 24.2% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% (±8.4 points) | 35.6% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.8% (±7.3 points) | 32.4% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Johnston, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Edgefield County (7.8%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (5.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Johnston
| Johnston | Edgefield County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±3.7 points) | 6.2% (±1.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.7% (±7.0 points) | 92.3% (±2.1 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 70.8% (±10.0 points) | 80.3% (±3.4 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Johnston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Edgefield County (80.3%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Johnston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston | — | 28.5 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Ward | 4.5 mi | 32.8 minutes (±10.9) | Not measurably different |
| Trenton | 6.7 mi | 23.4 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Edgefield | 7.8 mi | 30.0 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ridge Spring | 8.3 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Monetta | 11 mi | 31.9 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Saluda | 12 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Batesburg-Leesville | 17 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Murphys Estates | 18 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Saluda, SC (20.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Edgefield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgefield | 30.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 2 | Johnston | 28.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Murphys Estates | 24.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 4 | Trenton | 23.4 minutes (±6.4) |
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 Johnston
How long is the average commute in Johnston?
Workers who live in Johnston, SC take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Johnston without a car?
16.7% of households in Johnston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Johnston?
3.8% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Johnston worked from home, and 70.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnston town, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnston town, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnston 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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