How long is the commute from Grimes, AL?
Workers who live in Grimes, AL take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±8.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Grimes get to work
| Means of transportation | Grimes | Dale County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.6% (±9.9 points) | 81.0% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±4.9 points) | 9.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±17.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±17.2 points) | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±2.4 points) | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±7.0 points) | 5.0% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Grimes, the average commute is not measurably different from Dale County (22.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grimes, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dale County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Dale County, Grimes ranks 7 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 380 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grimes
| Vehicles available | Grimes | Dale County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±7.5 points) | 5.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% (±11.7 points) | 35.9% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% (±11.4 points) | 31.8% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.7% (±8.1 points) | 26.5% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Grimes, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dale County (5.7%).
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 Grimes
| Grimes | Dale County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±7.0 points) | 5.0% (±1.4 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±4.8 points) | 93.9% (±1.3 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 75.6% (±11.3 points) | 86.0% (±2.0 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Grimes, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dale County (86.0%).
It is also lower than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Grimes
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimes | — | 22.5 minutes (±8.6) | — |
| Napier Field | 1.1 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Midland City | 2.8 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dothan | 5.2 mi | 20.4 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pinckard | 5.3 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Headland | 6.7 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kinsey | 6.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Newton | 8.6 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor | 9.2 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.5) | 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 Dale County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayhatchee | 29.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 2 | Pinckard | 26.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 3 | Newton | 25.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | Ozark | 23.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Napier Field | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Daleville | 22.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 (tie) | Grimes | 22.5 minutes (±8.6) |
| 8 | Ariton | 21.7 minutes (±7.3) |
| 9 | Midland City | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | Level Plains | 19.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 11 | Fort Rucker | 15.6 minutes (±3.0) |
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 Grimes
How long is the average commute in Grimes?
Workers who live in Grimes, AL take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grimes without a car?
9.2% of households in Grimes have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grimes?
3.8% (±7.0 points) of workers who live in Grimes worked from home, and 75.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grimes town, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grimes town, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grimes town, Alabama
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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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