How long is the commute from Colonial Heights, TN?
Workers who live in Colonial Heights, TN take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
14.5% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Colonial Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Colonial Heights | Sullivan County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±9.9 points) | 79.5% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±5.2 points) | 7.2% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.5% (±9.0 points) | 10.6% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Colonial Heights, the average commute is lower than in Sullivan County (21.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Colonial Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sullivan County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sullivan County, Colonial Heights ranks 6 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 362 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Colonial Heights
| Vehicles available | Colonial Heights | Sullivan County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 4.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% (±8.0 points) | 30.9% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% (±9.7 points) | 37.5% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.8% (±8.2 points) | 26.9% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Colonial Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sullivan County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Colonial Heights
| Colonial Heights | Sullivan County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.5% (±9.0 points) | 10.6% (±0.8 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±4.7 points) | 92.3% (±0.8 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±5.4 points) | 88.1% (±1.0 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Colonial Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sullivan County (88.1%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (89.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Colonial Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights | — | 19.3 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Kingsport | 3.4 mi | 19.1 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Spurgeon | 3.8 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Gray | 5.1 mi | 28.6 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Sullivan Gardens | 5.6 mi | 28.3 minutes (±10.2) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 5.7 mi | 26.4 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomingdale | 6.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Fall Branch | 9.2 mi | 27.7 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Blountville | 9.4 mi | 18.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gray, TN (28.6 minutes), Bloomingdale, TN (25.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sullivan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sullivan Gardens | 28.3 minutes (±10.2) |
| 2 | Bluff City | 26.1 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Bloomingdale | 25.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Walnut Hill | 21.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | Bristol | 21.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 6 | Colonial Heights | 19.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 | Kingsport | 19.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 8 | Blountville | 18.7 minutes (±5.5) |
Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights
How long is the average commute in Colonial Heights?
Workers who live in Colonial Heights, TN take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Colonial Heights without a car?
1.0% of households in Colonial Heights have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Colonial Heights?
14.5% (±9.0 points) of workers who live in Colonial Heights worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colonial Heights CDP, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colonial Heights CDP, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colonial Heights CDP, Tennessee
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 Colonial Heights CDP, Tennessee (place:16500, in state:47).
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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