How long is the commute from Walterboro, SC?
Workers who live in Walterboro, SC take an average of 26.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
13.0% work from home.
25.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.3 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.0%
- Households without a car
- 25.0%
How people in Walterboro get to work
| Means of transportation | Walterboro | Colleton County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.5% (±7.7 points) | 78.9% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.5% (±6.0 points) | 11.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±2.3 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.0% (±7.7 points) | 6.3% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Walterboro, the average commute is lower than in Colleton County (34.9 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 Walterboro, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Colleton County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Colleton County, Walterboro ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 181 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Walterboro
| Vehicles available | Walterboro | Colleton County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 25.0% (±7.7 points) | 10.4% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% (±10.0 points) | 32.8% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.4% (±8.5 points) | 32.2% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.0% (±7.1 points) | 24.6% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Walterboro, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Colleton County (10.4%).
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 Walterboro
| Walterboro | Colleton County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.0% (±7.7 points) | 6.3% (±1.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±4.8 points) | 89.7% (±2.1 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±3.8 points) | 84.8% (±2.3 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Walterboro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Colleton County (84.8%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Walterboro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walterboro | — | 26.3 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Cottageville | 12 mi | 45.6 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Williams | 13 mi | 37.0 minutes (±19.1) | Not measurably different |
| Smoaks | 15 mi | 33.6 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Yemassee | 18 mi | 38.5 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Lodge | 20 mi | 50.3 minutes (±20.2) | Higher |
| St. George | 20 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Reevesville | 21 mi | 33.9 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Varnville | 24 mi | 29.0 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. George, SC (20.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cottageville, SC (45.6 minutes), Yemassee, SC (38.5 minutes), Lodge, SC (50.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Colleton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lodge | 50.3 minutes (±20.2) |
| 2 | Cottageville | 45.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 3 | Williams | 37.0 minutes (±19.1) |
| 4 | Smoaks | 33.6 minutes (±7.7) |
| 5 | Edisto Beach | 27.5 minutes (±8.2) |
| 6 | Walterboro | 26.3 minutes (±3.8) |
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 Walterboro
How long is the average commute in Walterboro?
Workers who live in Walterboro, SC take an average of 26.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Walterboro without a car?
25.0% of households in Walterboro have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Walterboro?
13.0% (±7.7 points) of workers who live in Walterboro worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walterboro city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walterboro city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walterboro 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 Walterboro city, South Carolina (place:74275, in state:45).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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