How long is the commute from Watts Mills, SC?
Workers who live in Watts Mills, SC take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
1.9% work from home.
16.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.7 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Households without a car
- 16.9%
How people in Watts Mills get to work
| Means of transportation | Watts Mills | Laurens County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.1% (±23.4 points) | 81.8% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 31.2% (±24.3 points) | 10.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.9% (±6.1 points) | 5.4% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Watts Mills, the average commute is not measurably different from Laurens County (25.2 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 Watts Mills, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Laurens 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 Laurens County, Watts Mills ranks 3 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 172 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Watts Mills
| Vehicles available | Watts Mills | Laurens County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.9% (±15.4 points) | 5.7% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% (±14.3 points) | 29.2% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±21.7 points) | 36.0% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.8% (±17.6 points) | 29.1% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Watts Mills, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Laurens County (5.7%).
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 Watts Mills
| Watts Mills | Laurens County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.9% (±6.1 points) | 5.4% (±1.2 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±4.7 points) | 91.1% (±1.5 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.5% (±15.9 points) | 86.1% (±1.9 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Watts Mills, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Laurens County (86.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (88.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Watts Mills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watts Mills | — | 26.7 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Laurens | 2.2 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Clinton | 7.7 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Gray Court | 9.7 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Waterloo | 12 mi | 43.2 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Joanna | 13 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Cross Hill | 15 mi | 37.5 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Woodruff | 16 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ware Shoals | 17 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Laurens, SC (20.9 minutes), Clinton, SC (18.5 minutes), Joanna, SC (20.2 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 Laurens County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo | 43.2 minutes (±8.5) |
| 2 | Cross Hill | 37.5 minutes (±11.8) |
| 3 | Watts Mills | 26.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Gray Court | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Laurens | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Joanna | 20.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Clinton | 18.5 minutes (±2.4) |
Watts Mills 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 Watts Mills
How long is the average commute in Watts Mills?
Workers who live in Watts Mills, SC take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Watts Mills without a car?
16.9% of households in Watts Mills have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Watts Mills?
1.9% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Watts Mills worked from home, and 82.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watts Mills CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watts Mills CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watts Mills 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 Watts Mills CDP, South Carolina (place:75220, 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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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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