How long is the commute from Ware Shoals, SC?
Workers who live in Ware Shoals, SC take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
91.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
1.7% work from home.
17.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Households without a car
- 17.9%
How people in Ware Shoals get to work
| Means of transportation | Ware Shoals | Greenwood County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 91.0% (±5.1 points) | 84.9% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±4.5 points) | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.7% (±1.6 points) | 4.1% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Ware Shoals, the average commute is higher than in Greenwood County (20.3 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 Ware Shoals, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Greenwood County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Greenwood County, Ware Shoals ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 139 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ware Shoals
| Vehicles available | Ware Shoals | Greenwood County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.9% (±13.3 points) | 7.4% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.4% (±10.5 points) | 36.8% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% (±12.9 points) | 34.1% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.2% (±8.5 points) | 21.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Ware Shoals, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Greenwood County (7.4%).
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 Ware Shoals
| Ware Shoals | Greenwood County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.7% (±1.6 points) | 4.1% (±1.0 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 70.4% (±14.7 points) | 91.6% (±1.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 57.7% (±13.5 points) | 84.9% (±1.9 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ware Shoals, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Greenwood County (84.9%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ware Shoals
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware Shoals | — | 28.1 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Donalds | 5.8 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hodges | 6.9 mi | 21.6 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Due West | 9.2 mi | 19.8 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Honea Path | 9.6 mi | 30.9 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Waterloo | 11 mi | 43.2 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Greenwood | 14 mi | 17.9 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Laurens | 15 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Cross Hill | 16 mi | 37.5 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Due West, SC (19.8 minutes), Greenwood, SC (17.9 minutes), Laurens, SC (20.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Waterloo, SC (43.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Greenwood County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ware Shoals | 28.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Troy | 23.6 minutes (±7.8) |
| 3 | Ninety Six | 22.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | Hodges | 21.6 minutes (±7.5) |
| 5 | Greenwood | 17.9 minutes (±1.8) |
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 Ware Shoals
How long is the average commute in Ware Shoals?
Workers who live in Ware Shoals, SC take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ware Shoals without a car?
17.9% of households in Ware Shoals have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ware Shoals?
1.7% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Ware Shoals worked from home, and 57.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ware Shoals town, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ware Shoals town, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ware Shoals town, 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 Ware Shoals town, South Carolina (place:74680, 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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