How long is the commute from Center Point, AL?
Workers who live in Center Point, AL take an average of 30.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
8.2% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.9 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Center Point get to work
| Means of transportation | Center Point | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.1% (±5.3 points) | 77.3% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% (±4.0 points) | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.2% (±2.6 points) | 11.1% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Center Point, the average commute is higher than in Jefferson County (24.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Center Point, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Center Point ranks 8 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 130 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Center Point
| Vehicles available | Center Point | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±3.0 points) | 7.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% (±6.2 points) | 35.2% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.3% (±5.1 points) | 35.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.2% (±5.0 points) | 22.2% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Center Point, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jefferson County (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Center Point
| Center Point | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.2% (±2.6 points) | 11.1% (±0.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±1.4 points) | 95.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±2.4 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Center Point, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jefferson County (90.4%).
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 Center Point
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Point | — | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Grayson Valley | 2.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Pinson | 4.7 mi | 30.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Clay | 5.7 mi | 32.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Tarrant | 5.9 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fultondale | 7.0 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Trussville | 7.0 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Irondale | 7.3 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Gardendale | 7.4 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grayson Valley, AL (25.4 minutes), Trussville, AL (26.6 minutes), Irondale, AL (22.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Adamsville | 34.5 minutes (±6.9) |
| 3 | Clay | 32.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 | Kimberly | 31.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 5 (tie) | Sylvan Springs | 31.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 (tie) | Concord | 31.4 minutes (±7.5) |
| 7 (tie) | Cardiff | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 (tie) | Center Point | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Mulga | 30.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 (tie) | Pinson | 30.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Maytown | 29.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 | Graysville | 28.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 13 | West Jefferson | 28.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 14 (tie) | Fultondale | 28.0 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Jefferson 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 Center Point
How long is the average commute in Center Point?
Workers who live in Center Point, AL take an average of 30.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Center Point without a car?
6.9% of households in Center Point have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Center Point?
8.2% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Center Point worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center Point city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center Point city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center Point city, Alabama
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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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