How long is the commute from West Columbia, SC?
Workers who live in West Columbia, SC take an average of 19.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
12.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.5 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 12.8%
How people in West Columbia get to work
| Means of transportation | West Columbia | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.2% (±4.3 points) | 77.3% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±3.0 points) | 8.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±2.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±2.8 points) | 11.9% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In West Columbia, the average commute is lower than in Lexington County (26.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Columbia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lexington County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lexington County, West Columbia ranks 17 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 342 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Columbia
| Vehicles available | West Columbia | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.8% (±3.3 points) | 4.5% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.4% (±4.6 points) | 27.6% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±3.8 points) | 41.4% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.0% (±2.3 points) | 26.4% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In West Columbia, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lexington County (4.5%).
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 West Columbia
| West Columbia | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±2.8 points) | 11.9% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±2.5 points) | 95.7% (±0.5 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±3.4 points) | 92.3% (±0.7 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In West Columbia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lexington County (92.3%).
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 West Columbia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbia | — | 19.5 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Springdale | 2.2 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 3.0 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| St. Andrews | 4.2 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cayce | 4.4 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Seven Oaks | 4.5 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Arthurtown | 5.9 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| South Congaree | 6.0 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Pine Ridge | 6.1 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oak Grove, SC (21.7 minutes), South Congaree, SC (27.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lexington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Red Bank | 25.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Batesburg-Leesville | 23.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Oak Grove | 21.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Pine Ridge | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Seven Oaks | 20.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 16 | Cayce | 19.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 17 | West Columbia | 19.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 18 | Springdale | 18.8 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 8 of 18 places in Lexington 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 West Columbia
How long is the average commute in West Columbia?
Workers who live in West Columbia, SC take an average of 19.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Columbia without a car?
12.8% of households in West Columbia have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Columbia?
9.8% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in West Columbia worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Columbia city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Columbia city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Columbia 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 West Columbia city, South Carolina (place:75850, 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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