How long is the commute from Portales, NM?
Workers who live in Portales, NM take an average of 12.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.4% of workers walk to work.
3.7% work from home.
10.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.3 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Households without a car
- 10.8%
How people in Portales get to work
| Means of transportation | Portales | Roosevelt County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.5% (±5.7 points) | 81.0% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±4.9 points) | 10.5% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.4% (±2.6 points) | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.7% (±2.6 points) | 4.6% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Portales, the average commute is lower than in Roosevelt County (15.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Portales, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Roosevelt County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Roosevelt County, Portales ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 178 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Portales
| Vehicles available | Portales | Roosevelt County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% (±3.8 points) | 7.4% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.0% (±6.7 points) | 36.8% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% (±6.5 points) | 35.9% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.2% (±4.9 points) | 19.9% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Portales, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Roosevelt County (7.4%).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Portales
| Portales | Roosevelt County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.7% (±2.6 points) | 4.6% (±2.0 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.6% (±3.6 points) | 90.5% (±2.6 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±3.9 points) | 87.6% (±3.2 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Portales, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Roosevelt County (87.6%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (86.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Portales
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portales | — | 12.3 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Floyd | 13 mi | 29.9 minutes (±21.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cannon AFB | 14 mi | 7.9 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Dora | 17 mi | 20.0 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Clovis | 20 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Texico | 23 mi | 15.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Farwell | 23 mi | 18.3 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Melrose | 23 mi | 29.2 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Causey | 25 mi | 46.5 minutes (±9.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cannon AFB, NM (7.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clovis, NM (16.4 minutes), Farwell, TX (18.3 minutes), Melrose, NM (29.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Roosevelt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Causey | 46.5 minutes (±9.4) |
| 2 | Floyd | 29.9 minutes (±21.8) |
| 3 | Dora | 20.0 minutes (±9.0) |
| 4 | Portales | 12.3 minutes (±1.7) |
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 Portales
How long is the average commute in Portales?
Workers who live in Portales, NM take an average of 12.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Portales without a car?
10.8% of households in Portales have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Portales?
3.7% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Portales worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portales city, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portales city, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portales city, New Mexico
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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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