How long is the commute from Taft Southwest, TX?
Workers who live in Taft Southwest, TX take an average of 28.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
16.4% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.3 minutes (±7.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Taft Southwest get to work
| Means of transportation | Taft Southwest | San Patricio County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±24.0 points) | 83.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% (±15.2 points) | 7.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±2.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.4% (±22.7 points) | 6.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Taft Southwest, the average commute is not measurably different from San Patricio County (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Taft Southwest, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Patricio County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In San Patricio County, Taft Southwest ranks 3 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 565 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Taft Southwest
| Vehicles available | Taft Southwest | San Patricio County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±7.8 points) | 6.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.3% (±18.9 points) | 32.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.8% (±19.9 points) | 41.8% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 0.0% (±9.4 points) | 19.8% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Taft Southwest, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Patricio County (6.4%).
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 Taft Southwest
| Taft Southwest | San Patricio County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.4% (±22.7 points) | 6.8% (±1.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 80.4% (±12.3 points) | 91.7% (±1.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 68.2% (±16.7 points) | 84.2% (±1.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Taft Southwest, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Patricio County (84.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Taft Southwest
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taft Southwest | — | 28.3 minutes (±7.4) | — |
| Taft | 1.0 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Portland | 7.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Sinton | 7.4 mi | 26.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Gregory | 7.7 mi | 16.1 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Odem | 11 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ingleside | 14 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bayside | 15 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ingleside on the Bay | 15 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Portland, TX (20.5 minutes), Gregory, TX (16.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Patricio County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Patricio | 32.8 minutes (±5.4) |
| 2 | Lake City | 29.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Taft Southwest | 28.3 minutes (±7.4) |
| 4 | Taft | 27.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 5 | Lakeside (San Patricio County) | 27.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 6 | Sinton | 26.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 7 (tie) | Aransas Pass | 22.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 7 (tie) | Odem | 22.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Ingleside | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in San Patricio County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Taft Southwest 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 Taft Southwest
How long is the average commute in Taft Southwest?
Workers who live in Taft Southwest, TX take an average of 28.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Taft Southwest without a car?
6.9% of households in Taft Southwest have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Taft Southwest?
16.4% (±22.7 points) of workers who live in Taft Southwest worked from home, and 68.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taft Southwest CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taft Southwest CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taft Southwest CDP, Texas
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 Taft Southwest CDP, Texas (place:71696, in state:48).
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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