How long is the commute from Northport, AL?
Workers who live in Northport, AL take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
6.5% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in Northport get to work
| Means of transportation | Northport | Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.0% (±2.5 points) | 78.6% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±2.0 points) | 10.0% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.5% (±1.8 points) | 7.4% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Northport, the average commute is lower than in Tuscaloosa County (23.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Northport, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Tuscaloosa County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tuscaloosa County, Northport ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 409 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Northport
| Vehicles available | Northport | Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±1.5 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% (±4.3 points) | 33.3% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% (±3.9 points) | 36.2% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.3% (±3.4 points) | 24.8% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Northport, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Tuscaloosa County (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Northport
| Northport | Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.5% (±1.8 points) | 7.4% (±1.0 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±1.9 points) | 95.1% (±0.6 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±2.4 points) | 88.6% (±1.1 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Northport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Tuscaloosa County (88.6%).
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 Northport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northport | — | 21.7 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Tuscaloosa | 4.2 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Coker | 5.0 mi | 29.6 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Holt | 6.8 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cottondale | 9.3 mi | 23.2 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Brookwood | 15 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Coaling | 15 mi | 31.6 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Moundville | 18 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Gordo | 18 mi | 30.3 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tuscaloosa, AL (19.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brookwood, AL (27.7 minutes), Coaling, AL (31.6 minutes), Moundville, AL (26.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tuscaloosa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Vance | 32.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | Coaling | 31.6 minutes (±6.4) |
| 4 | Coker | 29.6 minutes (±9.4) |
| 5 | Brookwood | 27.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | Holt | 24.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 | Cottondale | 23.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Northport | 21.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 9 | Tuscaloosa | 19.6 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Tuscaloosa 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 Northport
How long is the average commute in Northport?
Workers who live in Northport, AL take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Northport without a car?
4.4% of households in Northport have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Northport?
6.5% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Northport worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northport city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northport city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northport city, 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 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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