How long is the commute from Centre, AL?
Workers who live in Centre, AL take an average of 23.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.8% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.8 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Centre get to work
| Means of transportation | Centre | Cherokee County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.0% (±10.8 points) | 85.8% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±5.9 points) | 8.1% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±2.3 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.8% (±9.4 points) | 4.4% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Centre, the average commute is lower than in Cherokee County (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Centre, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cherokee County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cherokee County, Centre ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 348 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Centre
| Vehicles available | Centre | Cherokee County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.3 points) | 2.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.5% (±9.0 points) | 28.1% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% (±8.3 points) | 37.8% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.3% (±7.1 points) | 31.3% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Centre, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cherokee County (2.8%).
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 Centre
| Centre | Cherokee County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.8% (±9.4 points) | 4.4% (±1.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±3.5 points) | 90.9% (±2.1 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.8% (±6.4 points) | 82.6% (±2.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Centre, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cherokee County (82.6%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (87.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Centre
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre | — | 23.8 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Leesburg | 6.3 mi | 21.1 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Bluff | 6.7 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sand Rock | 7.8 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Gaylesville | 10 mi | 21.9 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Coats Bend | 13 mi | 28.1 minutes (±11.5) | Not measurably different |
| Collinsville | 14 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hokes Bluff | 16 mi | 33.0 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Piedmont | 16 mi | 28.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cherokee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sand Rock | 24.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 2 | Centre | 23.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | Cedar Bluff | 23.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Gaylesville | 21.9 minutes (±8.3) |
| 5 | Leesburg | 21.1 minutes (±5.2) |
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 Centre
How long is the average commute in Centre?
Workers who live in Centre, AL take an average of 23.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Centre without a car?
2.6% of households in Centre have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Centre?
15.8% (±9.4 points) of workers who live in Centre worked from home, and 83.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centre city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centre city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centre 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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