How long is the commute from Seneca, SC?
Workers who live in Seneca, SC take an average of 16.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
4.4% work from home.
7.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.0 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.5%
How people in Seneca get to work
| Means of transportation | Seneca | Oconee County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.3% (±6.3 points) | 75.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.3% (±6.5 points) | 11.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±2.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.4% (±2.1 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Seneca, the average commute is lower than in Oconee County (23.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Seneca, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Oconee County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Oconee County, Seneca ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 368 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Seneca
| Vehicles available | Seneca | Oconee County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% (±3.6 points) | 5.2% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% (±8.6 points) | 26.7% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% (±8.2 points) | 39.6% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±6.0 points) | 28.6% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Seneca, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Oconee County (5.2%).
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 Seneca
| Seneca | Oconee County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.4% (±2.1 points) | 9.9% (±2.0 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% (±4.0 points) | 92.7% (±1.3 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% (±4.3 points) | 84.6% (±1.8 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Seneca, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Oconee County (84.6%).
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 Seneca
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca | — | 16.0 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Utica | 2.5 mi | 26.2 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| West Union | 6.8 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Westminster | 7.2 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Clemson University | 7.4 mi | 14.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Walhalla | 8.0 mi | 32.3 minutes (±9.6) | Higher |
| Clemson | 8.8 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Keowee Key | 10 mi | 25.7 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| Pendleton | 11 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Utica, SC (26.2 minutes), West Union, SC (24.2 minutes), Westminster, SC (22.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Oconee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walhalla | 32.3 minutes (±9.6) |
| 2 | Salem | 27.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 3 | Utica | 26.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 4 | Keowee Key | 25.7 minutes (±8.8) |
| 5 | West Union | 24.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 | Westminster | 22.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Seneca | 16.0 minutes (±2.0) |
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 Seneca
How long is the average commute in Seneca?
Workers who live in Seneca, SC take an average of 16.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Seneca without a car?
7.5% of households in Seneca have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Seneca?
4.4% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Seneca worked from home, and 86.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seneca city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seneca city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seneca 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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