How long is the commute from Barling, AR?
Workers who live in Barling, AR take an average of 17.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.9 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Barling get to work
| Means of transportation | Barling | Sebastian County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.0% (±5.6 points) | 78.9% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±3.6 points) | 10.8% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±4.3 points) | 7.6% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Barling, the average commute is not measurably different from Sebastian County (19.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (22.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Barling, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sebastian County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sebastian County, Barling ranks 10 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 419 of 491.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Barling
| Vehicles available | Barling | Sebastian County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 6.0% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.7% (±9.4 points) | 35.2% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±9.6 points) | 38.1% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.6% (±5.5 points) | 20.7% | 23.2% | 21.9% |
In Barling, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sebastian County (6.0%).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Barling
| Barling | Sebastian County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±4.3 points) | 7.6% (±1.1 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±4.6 points) | 94.1% (±1.1 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.1% (±7.9 points) | 86.0% (±1.5 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Barling, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sebastian County (86.0%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (86.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Barling
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barling | — | 17.9 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Central City | 2.1 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lavaca | 5.2 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Fort Smith | 5.5 mi | 16.8 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Kibler | 6.9 mi | 30.3 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Greenwood | 8.5 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Van Buren | 9.4 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Arkoma | 9.8 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bonanza | 11 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lavaca, AR (24.2 minutes), Kibler, AR (30.3 minutes), Greenwood, AR (26.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sebastian County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Greenwood | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 5 | Lavaca | 24.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | Hackett | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Mansfield | 22.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 8 | Bonanza | 19.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Central City | 18.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Barling | 17.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 | Fort Smith | 16.8 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Sebastian 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 Barling
How long is the average commute in Barling?
Workers who live in Barling, AR take an average of 17.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Barling without a car?
0.5% of households in Barling have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Barling?
9.0% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Barling worked from home, and 88.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barling city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barling city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barling city, Arkansas
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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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