How long is the commute from Laurens, SC?
Workers who live in Laurens, SC take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
13.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.9 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 13.9%
How people in Laurens get to work
| Means of transportation | Laurens | Laurens County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.9% (±7.3 points) | 81.8% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.3% (±7.0 points) | 10.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±3.0 points) | 5.4% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Laurens, the average commute is lower than in Laurens County (25.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Laurens, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Laurens County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Laurens County, Laurens ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 305 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Laurens
| Vehicles available | Laurens | Laurens County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.9% (±5.8 points) | 5.7% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% (±7.1 points) | 29.2% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% (±7.5 points) | 36.0% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.3% (±5.2 points) | 29.1% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Laurens, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Laurens County (5.7%).
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 Laurens
| Laurens | Laurens County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±3.0 points) | 5.4% (±1.2 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.3% (±6.7 points) | 91.1% (±1.5 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.2% (±5.7 points) | 86.1% (±1.9 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Laurens, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Laurens County (86.1%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Laurens
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens | — | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Watts Mills | 2.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Gray Court | 9.0 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton | 9.4 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Waterloo | 10 mi | 43.2 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Cross Hill | 14 mi | 37.5 minutes (±11.8) | Higher |
| Joanna | 14 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ware Shoals | 15 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Woodruff | 17 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Watts Mills, SC (26.7 minutes), Waterloo, SC (43.2 minutes), Cross Hill, SC (37.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Laurens County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo | 43.2 minutes (±8.5) |
| 2 | Cross Hill | 37.5 minutes (±11.8) |
| 3 | Watts Mills | 26.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Gray Court | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Laurens | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Joanna | 20.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Clinton | 18.5 minutes (±2.4) |
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 Laurens
How long is the average commute in Laurens?
Workers who live in Laurens, SC take an average of 20.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Laurens without a car?
13.9% of households in Laurens have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Laurens?
5.3% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Laurens worked from home, and 82.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurens city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurens city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurens 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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Figures last updated on .
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