How long is the commute from Williston, SC?
Workers who live in Williston, SC take an average of 21.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.4% of workers drive alone to work.
9.8% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
1.0% work from home.
10.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.8 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 9.8%
- Work from home
- 1.0%
- Households without a car
- 10.2%
How people in Williston get to work
| Means of transportation | Williston | Barnwell County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.4% (±8.5 points) | 82.0% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.6% (±3.0 points) | 10.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 9.8% (±8.1 points) | 2.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.6 points) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.0% (±1.8 points) | 4.2% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Williston, the average commute is lower than in Barnwell County (27.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Williston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Barnwell County (2.2%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Barnwell County, Williston ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 293 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Williston
| Vehicles available | Williston | Barnwell County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% (±6.4 points) | 10.6% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% (±12.0 points) | 32.2% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±9.6 points) | 34.0% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.7% (±9.2 points) | 23.2% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Williston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Barnwell County (10.6%).
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 Williston
| Williston | Barnwell County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.0% (±1.8 points) | 4.2% (±1.5 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% (±6.3 points) | 85.2% (±2.6 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 74.9% (±9.7 points) | 75.2% (±3.7 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Williston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Barnwell County (75.2%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Williston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston | — | 21.8 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Elko | 2.8 mi | 34.3 minutes (±11.0) | Higher |
| Windsor | 7.6 mi | 20.0 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Blackville | 8.2 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 11 mi | 37.4 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Snelling | 11 mi | 20.4 minutes (±9.5) | Not measurably different |
| Barnwell | 12 mi | 24.4 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hilda | 13 mi | 52.1 minutes (±20.8) | Higher |
| Salley | 13 mi | 33.6 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Elko, SC (34.3 minutes), Springfield, SC (37.4 minutes), Hilda, SC (52.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Barnwell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilda | 52.1 minutes (±20.8) |
| 2 | Elko | 34.3 minutes (±11.0) |
| 3 | Kline | 28.0 minutes (±10.1) |
| 4 | Barnwell | 24.4 minutes (±7.1) |
| 5 | Blackville | 23.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 | Williston | 21.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Snelling | 20.4 minutes (±9.5) |
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 Williston
How long is the average commute in Williston?
Workers who live in Williston, SC take an average of 21.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Williston without a car?
10.2% of households in Williston have no vehicle, and 9.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Williston?
1.0% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Williston worked from home, and 74.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williston town, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williston town, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williston 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 Williston town, South Carolina (place:77965, 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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