How long is the commute from Union, SC?
Workers who live in Union, SC take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
2.4% work from home.
14.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Households without a car
- 14.7%
How people in Union get to work
| Means of transportation | Union | Union County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.4% (±6.5 points) | 83.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 20.1% (±6.2 points) | 11.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.6 points) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.4% (±1.3 points) | 3.4% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Union, the average commute is not measurably different from Union County (27.4 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 Union, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Union County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, Union ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 194 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Union
| Vehicles available | Union | Union County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.7% (±4.3 points) | 10.2% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% (±5.2 points) | 32.8% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.6% (±5.2 points) | 33.5% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.9% (±3.8 points) | 23.5% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Union, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Union County (10.2%).
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 Union
| Union | Union County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.4% (±1.3 points) | 3.4% (±1.2 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.6% (±3.9 points) | 88.5% (±1.9 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.0% (±4.4 points) | 82.3% (±2.4 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Union, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Union County (82.3%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Union
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union | — | 25.7 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Monarch Mill | 2.3 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo | 3.4 mi | 34.2 minutes (±11.3) | Not measurably different |
| Jonesville | 8.3 mi | 24.0 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lockhart | 10 mi | 33.6 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Carlisle | 13 mi | 42.0 minutes (±12.7) | Higher |
| Central Pacolet | 15 mi | 30.4 minutes (±16.0) | Not measurably different |
| Pacolet | 15 mi | 27.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Whitmire | 15 mi | 38.1 minutes (±9.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lockhart, SC (33.6 minutes), Carlisle, SC (42.0 minutes), Whitmire, SC (38.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlisle | 42.0 minutes (±12.7) |
| 2 | Buffalo | 34.2 minutes (±11.3) |
| 3 | Lockhart | 33.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Monarch Mill | 27.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Union | 25.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 | Jonesville | 24.0 minutes (±6.8) |
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 Union
How long is the average commute in Union?
Workers who live in Union, SC take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Union without a car?
14.7% of households in Union have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Union?
2.4% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Union worked from home, and 82.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union 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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