How long is the commute from Kingsport, TN?
Workers who live in Kingsport, TN take an average of 19.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
12.1% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.1 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Kingsport get to work
| Means of transportation | Kingsport | Sullivan County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.3% (±2.0 points) | 79.5% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±1.3 points) | 7.2% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.1% (±1.4 points) | 10.6% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Kingsport, 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 Kingsport, 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, Kingsport ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 366 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kingsport
| Vehicles available | Kingsport | Sullivan County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±1.4 points) | 4.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±2.6 points) | 30.9% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% (±2.5 points) | 37.5% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.6% (±1.9 points) | 26.9% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Kingsport, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Sullivan County (4.8%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kingsport
| Kingsport | Sullivan County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.1% (±1.4 points) | 10.6% (±0.8 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±1.5 points) | 92.3% (±0.8 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±1.7 points) | 88.1% (±1.0 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Kingsport, 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 lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kingsport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | — | 19.1 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Colonial Heights | 3.4 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sullivan Gardens | 3.4 mi | 28.3 minutes (±10.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomingdale | 4.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Spurgeon | 6.9 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Weber City | 7.3 mi | 22.3 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Carmel | 7.6 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Gray | 7.7 mi | 28.6 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Fall Branch | 8.4 mi | 27.7 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bloomingdale, TN (25.5 minutes), Mount Carmel, TN (25.2 minutes), Gray, TN (28.6 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) |
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 Kingsport
How long is the average commute in Kingsport?
Workers who live in Kingsport, TN take an average of 19.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kingsport without a car?
7.4% of households in Kingsport have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kingsport?
12.1% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Kingsport worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kingsport city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kingsport city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kingsport city, 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 Kingsport city, Tennessee (place:39560, 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 last updated on .
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