How long is the commute from Lancaster, SC?
Workers who live in Lancaster, SC take an average of 26.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
12.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.4 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 12.4%
How people in Lancaster get to work
| Means of transportation | Lancaster | Lancaster County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.7% (±5.7 points) | 71.1% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±3.9 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±2.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±3.3 points) | 19.5% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Lancaster, the average commute is not measurably different from Lancaster County (28.8 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 Lancaster, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lancaster County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lancaster County, Lancaster ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 174 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lancaster
| Vehicles available | Lancaster | Lancaster County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.4% (±4.8 points) | 3.4% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.3% (±6.2 points) | 31.3% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% (±5.6 points) | 40.1% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.6% (±5.0 points) | 25.1% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Lancaster, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lancaster County (3.4%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lancaster
| Lancaster | Lancaster County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±3.3 points) | 19.5% (±2.0 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.8% (±3.5 points) | 93.4% (±1.2 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 75.3% (±4.8 points) | 89.4% (±1.3 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lancaster, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lancaster County (89.4%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lancaster
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | — | 26.4 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Springdale (community) | 2.4 mi | 26.8 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Irwin | 2.9 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Elgin (community) | 5.4 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Lawn | 6.6 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Van Wyck | 9.4 mi | 33.5 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Catawba | 10 mi | 31.6 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Heath Springs | 11 mi | 31.8 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Great Falls | 12 mi | 34.3 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Irwin, SC (20.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Wyck | 33.5 minutes (±6.9) |
| 2 | Heath Springs | 31.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Kershaw | 31.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Springdale (community) | 26.8 minutes (±7.1) |
| 5 | Lancaster | 26.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | Elgin (community) | 21.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Irwin | 20.2 minutes (±4.4) |
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 Lancaster
How long is the average commute in Lancaster?
Workers who live in Lancaster, SC take an average of 26.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lancaster without a car?
12.4% of households in Lancaster have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lancaster?
6.2% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Lancaster worked from home, and 75.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lancaster city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lancaster city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lancaster city, 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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