How long is the commute from Alexandria, AL?
Workers who live in Alexandria, AL take an average of 28.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.2% work from home.
0.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.0 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.8%
How people in Alexandria get to work
| Means of transportation | Alexandria | Calhoun County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.9% (±7.9 points) | 85.1% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±5.4 points) | 6.9% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±4.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.2% (±4.9 points) | 5.9% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Alexandria, the average commute is not measurably different from Calhoun County (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alexandria, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Calhoun County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Calhoun County, Alexandria ranks 4 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 200 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alexandria
| Vehicles available | Alexandria | Calhoun County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 6.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.0% (±8.2 points) | 31.4% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% (±8.5 points) | 36.4% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 44.5% (±9.0 points) | 25.8% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Alexandria, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Calhoun County (6.4%).
It is also lower than in Alabama (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alexandria
| Alexandria | Calhoun County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.2% (±4.9 points) | 5.9% (±0.9 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±2.9 points) | 94.3% (±0.9 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±4.1 points) | 87.3% (±1.2 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Alexandria, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Calhoun County (87.3%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alexandria
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | — | 28.0 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Saks | 3.6 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Weaver | 3.6 mi | 28.4 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Anniston | 7.0 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Jacksonville | 7.5 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| West End-Cobb Town | 7.6 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ohatchee | 9.2 mi | 33.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hobson City | 9.9 mi | 26.5 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford | 11 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jacksonville, AL (20.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Calhoun County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohatchee | 33.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 2 | Weaver | 28.4 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | Piedmont | 28.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Alexandria | 28.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 | Hobson City | 26.5 minutes (±6.4) |
| 6 | Oxford | 25.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Anniston | 23.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Saks | 22.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | West End-Cobb Town | 22.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 | Choccolocco | 20.3 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Calhoun County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Alexandria 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 Alexandria
How long is the average commute in Alexandria?
Workers who live in Alexandria, AL take an average of 28.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alexandria without a car?
0.8% of households in Alexandria have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alexandria?
8.2% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Alexandria worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alexandria CDP, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alexandria CDP, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alexandria CDP, Alabama
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 Alexandria CDP, Alabama (place:01180, in state:01).
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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