How long is the commute from Whitney, SC?
Workers who live in Whitney, SC take an average of 21.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
6.5% work from home.
7.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.1 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.9%
How people in Whitney get to work
| Means of transportation | Whitney | Spartanburg County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.4% (±14.5 points) | 79.1% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.8% (±13.2 points) | 10.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.5% (±4.7 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Whitney, the average commute is lower than in Spartanburg County (25.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Whitney, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Spartanburg County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Spartanburg County, Whitney ranks 21 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 303 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Whitney
| Vehicles available | Whitney | Spartanburg County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% (±6.3 points) | 4.5% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% (±9.2 points) | 29.6% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±11.6 points) | 39.1% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±9.9 points) | 26.8% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Whitney, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Spartanburg County (4.5%).
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 Whitney
| Whitney | Spartanburg County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.5% (±4.7 points) | 8.9% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% (±7.9 points) | 94.3% (±0.6 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.1% (±8.1 points) | 88.7% (±0.8 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Whitney, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Spartanburg County (88.7%).
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 Whitney
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney | — | 21.1 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Drayton | 1.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hilltop | 2.1 mi | 26.8 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Spartanburg | 2.6 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Falls | 3.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Saxon | 3.1 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Southern Shops | 3.9 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Arcadia | 4.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ben Avon | 4.3 mi | 24.7 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Saxon, SC (16.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Spartanburg County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fairforest | 23.6 minutes (±6.6) |
| 16 (tie) | Inman | 22.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 (tie) | Wellford | 22.5 minutes (±6.0) |
| 18 | Southern Shops | 22.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 19 | Valley Falls | 22.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 20 | Camp Croft | 21.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 21 | Whitney | 21.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 22 | Roebuck | 20.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 23 | Arcadia | 20.5 minutes (±6.2) |
| 24 | Mayo | 20.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 25 | Spartanburg | 20.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 26 | Arkwright | 20.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 27 | Saxon | 16.4 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Spartanburg County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Whitney 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 Whitney
How long is the average commute in Whitney?
Workers who live in Whitney, SC take an average of 21.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Whitney without a car?
7.9% of households in Whitney have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Whitney?
6.5% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Whitney worked from home, and 85.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitney CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitney CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitney CDP, South Carolina
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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 last updated on .
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