How long is the commute from Dauphin Island, AL?
Workers who live in Dauphin Island, AL take an average of 32.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
20.6% work from home.
0.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.6 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.3%
How people in Dauphin Island get to work
| Means of transportation | Dauphin Island | Mobile County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.5% (±8.8 points) | 82.5% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.3% (±6.2 points) | 7.0% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.6% (±8.1 points) | 8.3% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Dauphin Island, the average commute is higher than in Mobile County (26.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dauphin Island, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mobile County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Mobile County, Dauphin Island ranks 2 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 91 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dauphin Island
| Vehicles available | Dauphin Island | Mobile County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 6.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% (±11.7 points) | 34.0% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±8.9 points) | 36.7% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.8% (±10.9 points) | 23.4% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Dauphin Island, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Mobile County (6.0%).
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 Dauphin Island
| Dauphin Island | Mobile County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.6% (±8.1 points) | 8.3% (±0.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±2.5 points) | 95.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±4.0 points) | 86.3% (±0.7 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dauphin Island, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Mobile County (86.3%).
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 Dauphin Island
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dauphin Island | — | 32.6 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Bayou La Batre | 12 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Grand Bay | 18 mi | 47.6 minutes (±17.4) | Not measurably different |
| Theodore | 20 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Point Clear | 22 mi | 22.9 minutes (±8.3) | Lower |
| Tillmans Corner | 23 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Pascagoula | 24 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Moss Point | 25 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Fairhope | 26 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bayou La Batre, AL (18.2 minutes), Theodore, AL (25.3 minutes), Point Clear, AL (22.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mobile County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Bay | 47.6 minutes (±17.4) |
| 2 | Dauphin Island | 32.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Citronelle | 32.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Creola | 26.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 5 | Tillmans Corner | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Saraland | 25.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 7 | Mount Vernon | 25.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Theodore | 25.3 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Mobile 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 Dauphin Island
How long is the average commute in Dauphin Island?
Workers who live in Dauphin Island, AL take an average of 32.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dauphin Island without a car?
0.3% of households in Dauphin Island have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dauphin Island?
20.6% (±8.1 points) of workers who live in Dauphin Island worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dauphin Island town, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dauphin Island town, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dauphin Island town, 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 Dauphin Island town, Alabama (place:19744, 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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