How long is the commute from Port Lavaca, TX?
Workers who live in Port Lavaca, TX take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
3.2% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Port Lavaca get to work
| Means of transportation | Port Lavaca | Calhoun County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.2% (±4.9 points) | 81.8% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±4.2 points) | 10.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.2% (±1.6 points) | 4.9% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Port Lavaca, the average commute is not measurably different from Calhoun County (19.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Port Lavaca, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Calhoun County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Calhoun County, Port Lavaca ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1207 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Port Lavaca
| Vehicles available | Port Lavaca | Calhoun County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±6.9 points) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% (±6.3 points) | 27.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% (±6.4 points) | 45.8% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.6% (±4.4 points) | 21.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Port Lavaca, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Calhoun County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Port Lavaca
| Port Lavaca | Calhoun County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.2% (±1.6 points) | 4.9% (±2.0 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±3.2 points) | 94.8% (±2.0 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.7% (±4.7 points) | 86.0% (±4.1 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Port Lavaca, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Calhoun County (86.0%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Port Lavaca
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Lavaca | — | 18.9 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Point Comfort | 5.6 mi | 30.0 minutes (±17.8) | Not measurably different |
| Seadrift | 15 mi | 18.0 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomington | 17 mi | 43.0 minutes (±27.1) | Not measurably different |
| La Ward | 19 mi | 75.8 minutes (±25.2) | Higher |
| Inez | 20 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Austwell | 20 mi | 42.0 minutes (±24.3) | Not measurably different |
| Edna | 25 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Palacios | 25 mi | 23.6 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: La Ward, TX (75.8 minutes), Edna, TX (23.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Calhoun County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Point Comfort | 30.0 minutes (±17.8) |
| 2 | Port Lavaca | 18.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 3 | Seadrift | 18.0 minutes (±7.0) |
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 Port Lavaca
How long is the average commute in Port Lavaca?
Workers who live in Port Lavaca, TX take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Port Lavaca without a car?
8.5% of households in Port Lavaca have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Port Lavaca?
3.2% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Port Lavaca worked from home, and 85.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Lavaca city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Lavaca city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Lavaca city, Texas
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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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