How long is the commute from Powell, TN?
Workers who live in Powell, TN take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
12.3% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Powell get to work
| Means of transportation | Powell | Knox County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.4% (±5.4 points) | 75.8% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±3.7 points) | 6.7% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.3% (±4.1 points) | 14.4% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Powell, the average commute is higher than in Knox County (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Powell, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Knox County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Knox County, Powell ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 255 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Powell
| Vehicles available | Powell | Knox County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±3.0 points) | 5.3% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% (±5.6 points) | 31.8% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±6.8 points) | 39.7% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.8% (±5.5 points) | 23.2% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Powell, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Knox County (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Powell
| Powell | Knox County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.3% (±4.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±2.5 points) | 95.5% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±3.2 points) | 89.5% (±0.6 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Powell, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Knox County (89.5%).
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 Powell
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell | — | 24.7 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Karns | 6.0 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Halls (community) | 6.2 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Knoxville | 6.4 mi | 20.2 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Clinton | 7.0 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| John Sevier | 11 mi | 27.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Norris | 12 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Farragut | 14 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Louisville | 15 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Knoxville, TN (20.2 minutes), Farragut, TN (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mascot | 28.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | John Sevier | 27.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Karns | 26.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Halls (community) | 25.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Powell | 24.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | Farragut | 21.9 minutes (±1.1) |
| 7 | Knoxville | 20.2 minutes (±0.5) |
Powell 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 Powell
How long is the average commute in Powell?
Workers who live in Powell, TN take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Powell without a car?
4.6% of households in Powell have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Powell?
12.3% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Powell worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Powell CDP, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Powell CDP, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Powell 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 Powell CDP, Tennessee (place:60480, 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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