How long is the commute from Pickens, SC?
Workers who live in Pickens, SC take an average of 29.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
1.9% work from home.
13.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.7 minutes (±7.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Households without a car
- 13.8%
How people in Pickens get to work
| Means of transportation | Pickens | Pickens County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.2% (±10.1 points) | 78.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.6% (±9.8 points) | 7.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.9% (±2.2 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Pickens, the average commute is not measurably different from Pickens County (26.4 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 Pickens, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pickens County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Pickens County, Pickens ranks 2 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 110 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pickens
| Vehicles available | Pickens | Pickens County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.8% (±8.2 points) | 6.4% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.1% (±10.2 points) | 27.9% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.1% (±8.8 points) | 35.5% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.0% (±7.3 points) | 30.2% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Pickens, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pickens County (6.4%).
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 Pickens
| Pickens | Pickens County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.9% (±2.2 points) | 10.1% (±1.2 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% (±7.1 points) | 93.6% (±1.0 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±4.5 points) | 87.3% (±1.3 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Pickens, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Pickens County (87.3%).
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 Pickens
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickens | — | 29.7 minutes (±7.2) | — |
| Arial | 4.8 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty | 6.6 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Six Mile | 7.8 mi | 34.7 minutes (±10.5) | Not measurably different |
| Easley | 8.6 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Norris | 8.6 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Central | 12 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Keowee Key | 12 mi | 25.7 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Berea | 14 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.6) | 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 Pickens County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Six Mile | 34.7 minutes (±10.5) |
| 2 | Pickens | 29.7 minutes (±7.2) |
| 3 | Arial | 27.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 4 | Easley | 27.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 5 | Norris | 25.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 | Liberty | 25.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Central | 23.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Clemson | 18.9 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Pickens 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 Pickens
How long is the average commute in Pickens?
Workers who live in Pickens, SC take an average of 29.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pickens without a car?
13.8% of households in Pickens have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pickens?
1.9% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Pickens worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pickens city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pickens city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pickens city, 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 Pickens city, South Carolina (place:56140, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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