How long is the commute from South Sumter, SC?
Workers who live in South Sumter, SC take an average of 15.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.4% work from home.
16.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.9 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Households without a car
- 16.1%
How people in South Sumter get to work
| Means of transportation | South Sumter | Sumter County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.0% (±12.2 points) | 85.2% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.5% (±9.7 points) | 7.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.4% (±12.0 points) | 4.5% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In South Sumter, the average commute is lower than in Sumter County (23.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Sumter, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sumter County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sumter County, South Sumter ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 369 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Sumter
| Vehicles available | South Sumter | Sumter County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.1% (±10.6 points) | 8.4% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.8% (±15.9 points) | 34.3% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.7% (±11.9 points) | 31.8% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.3% (±11.5 points) | 25.4% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In South Sumter, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sumter County (8.4%).
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 South Sumter
| South Sumter | Sumter County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.4% (±12.0 points) | 4.5% (±0.8 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% (±0.8 points) | 91.8% (±1.2 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±3.4 points) | 87.4% (±1.7 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In South Sumter, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Sumter County (87.4%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near South Sumter
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sumter | — | 15.9 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Lakewood | 3.6 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Sumter | 5.1 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Privateer | 5.6 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cane Savannah | 6.0 mi | 20.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cherryvale | 8.3 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Paxville | 10 mi | 29.5 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Wedgefield | 10 mi | 42.0 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Mayesville | 10 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lakewood, SC (28.5 minutes), Paxville, SC (29.5 minutes), Wedgefield, SC (42.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sumter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Stateburg | 21.0 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | Cane Savannah | 20.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 | Mayesville | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Cherryvale | 19.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 (tie) | Privateer | 19.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 (tie) | Sumter | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 12 | South Sumter | 15.9 minutes (±5.4) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Sumter County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Sumter is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 South Sumter
How long is the average commute in South Sumter?
Workers who live in South Sumter, SC take an average of 15.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Sumter without a car?
16.1% of households in South Sumter have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Sumter?
15.4% (±12.0 points) of workers who live in South Sumter worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Sumter CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Sumter CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Sumter CDP, 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 South Sumter CDP, South Carolina (place:68177, 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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