How long is the commute from Pinch, WV?
Workers who live in Pinch, WV take an average of 24.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
18.7% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.2 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Pinch get to work
| Means of transportation | Pinch | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.9% (±14.4 points) | 77.3% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±9.2 points) | 7.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 1.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.7% (±8.6 points) | 9.6% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Pinch, the average commute is not measurably different from Kanawha County (21.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pinch, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kanawha County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kanawha County, Pinch ranks 8 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 124 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pinch
| Vehicles available | Pinch | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±3.1 points) | 9.5% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% (±11.5 points) | 40.7% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.5% (±12.9 points) | 35.1% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.9% (±10.2 points) | 14.8% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Pinch, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kanawha County (9.5%).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (8.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pinch
| Pinch | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.7% (±8.6 points) | 9.6% (±1.0 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±5.6 points) | 92.9% (±0.7 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±5.6 points) | 88.2% (±0.8 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Pinch, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kanawha County (88.2%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (86.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pinch
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinch | — | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Coal Fork | 6.0 mi | 19.8 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Clendenin | 8.7 mi | 32.9 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Charleston | 9.3 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Rand | 9.9 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sissonville | 11 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Belle | 12 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Marmet | 12 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Grove | 13 mi | 36.3 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Charleston, WV (16.9 minutes), Belle, WV (17.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cedar Grove, WV (36.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kanawha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cedar Grove | 36.3 minutes (±7.6) |
| 3 | Clendenin | 32.9 minutes (±8.8) |
| 4 | Handley | 28.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Pratt | 26.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 6 | Cross Lanes | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Nitro | 24.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Pinch | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Tornado | 24.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Sissonville | 23.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 11 (tie) | Chesapeake | 22.2 minutes (±7.5) |
| 11 (tie) | Glasgow | 22.2 minutes (±7.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Rand | 22.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 14 | Marmet | 21.6 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Kanawha County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Pinch 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 Pinch
How long is the average commute in Pinch?
Workers who live in Pinch, WV take an average of 24.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pinch without a car?
3.7% of households in Pinch have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pinch?
18.7% (±8.6 points) of workers who live in Pinch worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pinch CDP, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pinch CDP, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pinch CDP, West 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 Pinch CDP, West Virginia (place:63772, in state:54).
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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