How long is the commute from Ashford, AL?
Workers who live in Ashford, AL take an average of 25.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.5 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Ashford get to work
| Means of transportation | Ashford | Houston County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.1% (±5.3 points) | 85.0% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±4.9 points) | 8.5% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±2.3 points) | 4.6% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Ashford, the average commute is higher than in Houston County (22.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ashford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Houston County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Houston County, Ashford ranks 5 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 286 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ashford
| Vehicles available | Ashford | Houston County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±3.1 points) | 6.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% (±5.9 points) | 33.9% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% (±7.3 points) | 37.8% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.4% (±5.1 points) | 21.6% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Ashford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Houston County (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ashford
| Ashford | Houston County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±2.3 points) | 4.6% (±0.5 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±3.2 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±3.9 points) | 86.5% (±0.8 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ashford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Houston County (86.5%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ashford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford | — | 25.5 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Avon | 2.6 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Cowarts | 4.6 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Webb | 5.9 mi | 33.3 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gordon | 9.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kinsey | 9.6 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cottonwood | 9.8 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dothan | 11 mi | 20.4 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Columbia | 11 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Avon, AL (19.0 minutes), Dothan, AL (20.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Houston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Webb | 33.3 minutes (±12.7) |
| 2 | Madrid | 28.5 minutes (±6.9) |
| 3 | Gordon | 27.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Cottonwood | 25.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 (tie) | Ashford | 25.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 (tie) | Cowarts | 25.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 | Taylor | 25.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Columbia | 25.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 9 | Kinsey | 22.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 10 | Rehobeth | 21.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 11 | Dothan | 20.4 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Houston County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Ashford
How long is the average commute in Ashford?
Workers who live in Ashford, AL take an average of 25.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ashford without a car?
5.1% of households in Ashford have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ashford?
4.5% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Ashford worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashford city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashford city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashford city, 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 Ashford city, Alabama (place:02836, in state:01).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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