How long is the commute from Sumter, SC?
Workers who live in Sumter, SC take an average of 19.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
10.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.6 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 10.7%
How people in Sumter get to work
| Means of transportation | Sumter | Sumter County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.3% (±2.3 points) | 85.2% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±1.9 points) | 7.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±1.5 points) | 4.5% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In 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 Sumter, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sumter County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sumter County, Sumter ranks 11 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 341 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sumter
| Vehicles available | Sumter | Sumter County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% (±1.8 points) | 8.4% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±2.8 points) | 34.3% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.1% (±3.3 points) | 31.8% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.0% (±2.4 points) | 25.4% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Sumter, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Sumter County (8.4%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (5.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sumter
| Sumter | Sumter County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±1.5 points) | 4.5% (±0.8 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±1.7 points) | 91.8% (±1.2 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±2.2 points) | 87.4% (±1.7 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sumter, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sumter County (87.4%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sumter
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter | — | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Cherryvale | 3.7 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cane Savannah | 4.3 mi | 20.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| South Sumter | 5.1 mi | 15.9 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dalzell | 5.9 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Oakland | 6.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Stateburg | 7.8 mi | 21.0 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood | 7.8 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Wedgefield | 8.0 mi | 42.0 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dalzell, SC (24.8 minutes), Oakland, SC (26.3 minutes), Lakewood, SC (28.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Dalzell | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 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 8 of 12 places in Sumter 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 Sumter
How long is the average commute in Sumter?
Workers who live in Sumter, SC take an average of 19.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sumter without a car?
10.7% of households in Sumter have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sumter?
6.1% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Sumter worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumter city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumter city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumter 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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