How long is the commute from Prichard, AL?
Workers who live in Prichard, AL take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
9.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 9.8%
How people in Prichard get to work
| Means of transportation | Prichard | Mobile County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.1% (±4.1 points) | 82.5% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±2.8 points) | 7.0% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.2 points) | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±2.6 points) | 8.3% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Prichard, the average commute is not measurably different from Mobile County (26.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Prichard, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mobile County (0.4%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mobile County, Prichard ranks 9 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 326 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Prichard
| Vehicles available | Prichard | Mobile County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% (±2.4 points) | 6.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% (±5.6 points) | 34.0% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% (±5.7 points) | 36.7% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.2% (±3.5 points) | 23.4% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Prichard, 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 Prichard
| Prichard | Mobile County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±2.6 points) | 8.3% (±0.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±2.5 points) | 95.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 73.6% (±4.6 points) | 86.3% (±0.7 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Prichard, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Mobile County (86.3%).
It is also lower than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Prichard
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prichard | — | 24.5 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Chickasaw | 3.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Saraland | 5.8 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Semmes | 7.1 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Satsuma | 7.1 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Mobile | 7.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Creola | 10 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Tillmans Corner | 14 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Spanish Fort | 16 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.1) | 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 Mobile County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 12 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 Prichard
How long is the average commute in Prichard?
Workers who live in Prichard, AL take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Prichard without a car?
9.8% of households in Prichard have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Prichard?
6.1% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Prichard worked from home, and 73.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prichard city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prichard city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prichard city, Alabama
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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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