How long is the commute from Gate City, VA?
Workers who live in Gate City, VA take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
91.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.0% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Gate City get to work
| Means of transportation | Gate City | Scott County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 91.3% (±4.6 points) | 86.2% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.1% (±2.7 points) | 5.8% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 0.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.0% (±3.9 points) | 5.8% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Gate City, the average commute is lower than in Scott County (29.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gate City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Scott County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Scott County, Gate City ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 345 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gate City
| Vehicles available | Gate City | Scott County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±3.1 points) | 7.6% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.2% (±9.9 points) | 27.8% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% (±10.2 points) | 35.2% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.4% (±9.6 points) | 29.4% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Gate City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Scott County (7.6%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gate City
| Gate City | Scott County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.0% (±3.9 points) | 5.8% (±1.5 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±3.4 points) | 86.1% (±1.9 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±7.4 points) | 77.7% (±2.8 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gate City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Scott County (77.7%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (91.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gate City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate City | — | 22.1 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Weber City | 1.8 mi | 22.3 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomingdale | 5.9 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Carmel | 7.5 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kingsport | 9.0 mi | 19.1 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Clinchport | 9.5 mi | 18.3 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sullivan Gardens | 11 mi | 28.3 minutes (±10.2) | Not measurably different |
| Nickelsville | 11 mi | 37.6 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Church Hill | 12 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nickelsville, VA (37.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Scott County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nickelsville | 37.6 minutes (±6.9) |
| 2 | Dungannon | 31.9 minutes (±9.8) |
| 3 | Weber City | 22.3 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Gate City | 22.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Duffield | 20.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 6 | Clinchport | 18.3 minutes (±8.8) |
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 Gate City
How long is the average commute in Gate City?
Workers who live in Gate City, VA take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gate City without a car?
5.4% of households in Gate City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gate City?
6.0% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Gate City worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gate City town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gate City town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gate City town, Virginia
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 Gate City town, Virginia (place:30496, in state:51).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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