How long is the commute from Dothan, AL?
Workers who live in Dothan, AL take an average of 20.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.4 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Dothan get to work
| Means of transportation | Dothan | Houston County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.8% (±1.1 points) | 85.0% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±0.9 points) | 8.5% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±0.7 points) | 4.6% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Dothan, the average commute is lower than in Houston County (22.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dothan, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Houston County, Dothan ranks 11 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 439 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dothan
| Vehicles available | Dothan | Houston County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±0.8 points) | 6.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% (±1.2 points) | 33.9% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±1.3 points) | 37.8% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.3% (±1.0 points) | 21.6% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Dothan, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Houston County (6.8%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Dothan
| Dothan | Houston County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±0.7 points) | 4.6% (±0.5 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±0.6 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±0.9 points) | 86.5% (±0.8 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dothan, 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 lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dothan
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan | — | 20.4 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Grimes | 5.2 mi | 22.5 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cowarts | 6.0 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Kinsey | 6.1 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor | 6.1 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Napier Field | 6.3 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Webb | 7.1 mi | 33.3 minutes (±12.7) | Higher |
| Midland City | 7.6 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rehobeth | 7.8 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cowarts, AL (25.5 minutes), Taylor, AL (25.4 minutes), Webb, AL (33.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 12 | Avon | 19.0 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 8 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 Dothan
How long is the average commute in Dothan?
Workers who live in Dothan, AL take an average of 20.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dothan without a car?
8.0% of households in Dothan have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dothan?
5.0% (±0.7 points) of workers who live in Dothan worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dothan city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dothan city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dothan 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 Dothan city, Alabama (place:21184, 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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