How long is the commute from Sophia, WV?
Workers who live in Sophia, WV take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
91.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.6% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±8.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Sophia get to work
| Means of transportation | Sophia | Raleigh County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 91.4% (±9.1 points) | 82.3% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 6.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% (±9.1 points) | 8.4% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Sophia, the average commute is not measurably different from Raleigh County (23.6 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 Sophia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Raleigh County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Raleigh County, Sophia ranks 5 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 88 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sophia
| Vehicles available | Sophia | Raleigh County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±6.6 points) | 8.9% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.5% (±16.0 points) | 34.6% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.0% (±15.1 points) | 37.2% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.1% (±9.6 points) | 19.3% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Sophia, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Raleigh County (8.9%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (8.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sophia
| Sophia | Raleigh County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.6% (±9.1 points) | 8.4% (±1.7 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 72.7% (±18.3 points) | 88.1% (±1.7 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 53.5% (±17.9 points) | 76.3% (±2.4 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Sophia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Raleigh County (76.3%).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (86.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sophia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia | — | 27.0 minutes (±8.0) | — |
| Crab Orchard | 2.6 mi | 21.4 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lester | 3.2 mi | 54.4 minutes (±32.0) | Not measurably different |
| MacArthur | 4.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mabscott | 4.8 mi | 16.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Beckley | 6.8 mi | 16.5 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Daniels | 6.8 mi | 27.0 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Shady Spring | 8.8 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Stanaford | 9.4 mi | 20.0 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mabscott, WV (16.8 minutes), Beckley, WV (16.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Raleigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lester | 54.4 minutes (±32.0) |
| 2 | Bradley | 32.6 minutes (±8.6) |
| 3 (tie) | Daniels | 27.0 minutes (±6.8) |
| 3 (tie) | Shady Spring | 27.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 3 (tie) | Sophia | 27.0 minutes (±8.0) |
| 6 | Crab Orchard | 21.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | MacArthur | 21.0 minutes (±6.3) |
| 8 | Stanaford | 20.0 minutes (±6.3) |
| 9 | Prosperity | 19.4 minutes (±8.1) |
| 10 | Mabscott | 16.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Beckley | 16.5 minutes (±1.4) |
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 Sophia
How long is the average commute in Sophia?
Workers who live in Sophia, WV take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sophia without a car?
7.3% of households in Sophia have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sophia?
8.6% (±9.1 points) of workers who live in Sophia worked from home, and 53.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sophia town, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sophia town, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sophia town, West Virginia
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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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