How long is the commute from Lamont, CA?
Workers who live in Lamont, CA take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
4.4% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Lamont get to work
| Means of transportation | Lamont | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.5% (±5.9 points) | 78.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.1% (±5.9 points) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.4% (±2.1 points) | 7.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Lamont, the average commute is not measurably different from Kern County (24.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lamont, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kern County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kern County, Lamont ranks 21 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 740 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lamont
| Vehicles available | Lamont | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±2.6 points) | 6.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.9% (±6.9 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% (±7.1 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.8% (±5.3 points) | 26.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Lamont, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kern County (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lamont
| Lamont | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.4% (±2.1 points) | 7.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.3% (±6.0 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.8% (±6.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lamont, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kern County (91.6%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lamont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamont | — | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Weedpatch | 2.1 mi | 25.7 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield (community) | 5.3 mi | 26.2 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rexland Acres | 5.3 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfax (community) | 5.7 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cottonwood (Kern County) | 6.8 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Arvin | 6.9 mi | 24.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Casa Loma | 7.1 mi | 26.4 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Niles | 7.1 mi | 24.9 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 Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (tie) | Squirrel Mountain Valley | 28.0 minutes (±24.2) |
| 16 | Tehachapi | 27.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 17 | Casa Loma | 26.4 minutes (±12.7) |
| 18 | Greenfield (community) | 26.2 minutes (±8.7) |
| 19 | Weedpatch | 25.7 minutes (±6.4) |
| 20 | East Niles | 24.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 21 | Lamont | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 22 | Arvin | 24.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 23 | McFarland | 24.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 24 (tie) | Bakersfield | 23.6 minutes (±0.6) |
| 24 (tie) | East Bakersfield | 23.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 26 (tie) | Shafter | 23.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 26 (tie) | Wasco | 23.3 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lamont is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Lamont
How long is the average commute in Lamont?
Workers who live in Lamont, CA take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lamont without a car?
4.6% of households in Lamont have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lamont?
4.4% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Lamont worked from home, and 86.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lamont CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lamont CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lamont CDP, California
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 Lamont CDP, California (place:40088, in state:06).
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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