How long is the commute from Waskom, TX?
Workers who live in Waskom, TX take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
15.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.7 minutes (±6.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 15.2%
How people in Waskom get to work
| Means of transportation | Waskom | Harrison County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.1% (±17.4 points) | 77.9% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.9% (±15.3 points) | 12.3% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±3.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±9.1 points) | 6.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Waskom, the average commute is not measurably different from Harrison County (22.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waskom, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Harrison County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Harrison County, Waskom ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 681 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waskom
| Vehicles available | Waskom | Harrison County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.2% (±10.1 points) | 6.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% (±7.6 points) | 26.4% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.9% (±10.0 points) | 41.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.9% (±12.8 points) | 25.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Waskom, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Harrison County (6.8%).
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 Waskom
| Waskom | Harrison County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±9.1 points) | 6.8% (±1.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% (±10.1 points) | 94.7% (±1.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.5% (±12.1 points) | 84.5% (±2.1 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Waskom, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Harrison County (84.5%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waskom
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waskom | — | 26.7 minutes (±6.5) | — |
| Greenwood | 6.9 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Scottsville | 11 mi | 27.9 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| Blanchard | 14 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mooringsport | 15 mi | 31.5 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Shreveport | 16 mi | 18.8 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Uncertain | 16 mi | 26.2 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Marshall | 17 mi | 17.2 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Oil City | 19 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shreveport, LA (18.8 minutes), Marshall, TX (17.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Harrison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottsville | 27.9 minutes (±12.2) |
| 2 | Waskom | 26.7 minutes (±6.5) |
| 3 | Uncertain | 26.2 minutes (±6.7) |
| 4 | Marshall | 17.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 5 | Hallsville | 16.0 minutes (±2.4) |
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 Waskom
How long is the average commute in Waskom?
Workers who live in Waskom, TX take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waskom without a car?
15.2% of households in Waskom have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waskom?
5.3% (±9.1 points) of workers who live in Waskom worked from home, and 78.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waskom city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waskom city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waskom city, 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 Waskom city, Texas (place:76636, 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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