How long is the commute from Mobile, AL?
Workers who live in Mobile, AL take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Mobile get to work
| Means of transportation | Mobile | Mobile County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.0% (±1.4 points) | 82.5% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±0.9 points) | 7.0% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±1.0 points) | 8.3% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Mobile, the average commute is lower than in Mobile County (26.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mobile, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mobile County, Mobile ranks 12 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 374 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mobile
| Vehicles available | Mobile | Mobile County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±0.8 points) | 6.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% (±1.3 points) | 34.0% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% (±1.4 points) | 36.7% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.6% (±1.1 points) | 23.4% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Mobile, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Mobile County (6.0%).
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 Mobile
| Mobile | Mobile County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±1.0 points) | 8.3% (±0.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 95.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% (±1.0 points) | 86.3% (±0.7 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Mobile, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mobile County (86.3%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (87.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mobile
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | — | 22.8 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Chickasaw | 7.3 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Prichard | 7.4 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Tillmans Corner | 8.6 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Theodore | 10 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Semmes | 12 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Saraland | 13 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Satsuma | 13 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Daphne | 14 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tillmans Corner, AL (26.1 minutes), Saraland, AL (25.9 minutes), Daphne, AL (25.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Saraland | 25.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 7 | Mount Vernon | 25.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Theodore | 25.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Prichard | 24.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Semmes | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 11 | Satsuma | 23.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Mobile | 22.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 13 | Chickasaw | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | Bayou La Batre | 18.2 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 9 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 Mobile
How long is the average commute in Mobile?
Workers who live in Mobile, AL take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mobile without a car?
7.7% of households in Mobile have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mobile?
9.3% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Mobile worked from home, and 86.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mobile city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mobile city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mobile 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 Mobile city, Alabama (place:50000, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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