How long is the commute from Attalla, AL?
Workers who live in Attalla, AL take an average of 22.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
93.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
3.0% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.2 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Attalla get to work
| Means of transportation | Attalla | Etowah County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 93.0% (±3.6 points) | 86.5% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±2.7 points) | 7.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.0% (±2.0 points) | 4.0% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Attalla, the average commute is lower than in Etowah County (25.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Attalla, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Etowah County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Etowah County, Attalla ranks 15 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 388 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Attalla
| Vehicles available | Attalla | Etowah County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±2.8 points) | 4.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% (±7.4 points) | 28.4% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.4% (±9.1 points) | 38.3% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.9% (±6.3 points) | 28.9% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Attalla, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Etowah County (4.4%).
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 Attalla
| Attalla | Etowah County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.0% (±2.0 points) | 4.0% (±0.7 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.2% (±5.0 points) | 92.5% (±1.0 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.4% (±6.1 points) | 87.5% (±1.2 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Attalla, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Etowah County (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (87.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Attalla
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attalla | — | 22.2 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Rainbow City | 4.5 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Ridgeville | 5.0 mi | 37.8 minutes (±23.9) | Not measurably different |
| Steele | 5.1 mi | 37.3 minutes (±9.3) | Higher |
| Gadsden | 6.2 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Gallant | 6.3 mi | 28.1 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Reece City | 8.0 mi | 45.0 minutes (±19.3) | Higher |
| Southside | 8.8 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Carlisle-Rockledge | 8.9 mi | 27.5 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rainbow City, AL (26.7 minutes), Steele, AL (37.3 minutes), Reece City, AL (45.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Etowah County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Whitesboro | 26.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Rainbow City | 26.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Walnut Grove | 26.7 minutes (±7.7) |
| 12 | Southside | 26.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Lookout Mountain | 25.3 minutes (±6.5) |
| 14 | Sardis City | 24.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 | Attalla | 22.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Gadsden | 20.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 17 | Tidmore Bend | 19.8 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 9 of 17 places in Etowah 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 Attalla
How long is the average commute in Attalla?
Workers who live in Attalla, AL take an average of 22.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Attalla without a car?
5.0% of households in Attalla have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Attalla?
3.0% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Attalla worked from home, and 82.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Attalla city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Attalla city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Attalla 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 Attalla city, Alabama (place:03028, 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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