How long is the commute from Albemarle, NC?
Workers who live in Albemarle, NC take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
8.2% work from home.
9.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.6%
How people in Albemarle get to work
| Means of transportation | Albemarle | Stanly County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±4.4 points) | 78.2% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±3.3 points) | 10.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.2% (±3.8 points) | 9.8% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Albemarle, the average commute is lower than in Stanly County (28.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Albemarle, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stanly County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Stanly County, Albemarle ranks 6 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 357 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Albemarle
| Vehicles available | Albemarle | Stanly County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% (±3.4 points) | 5.5% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% (±4.7 points) | 26.2% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% (±4.1 points) | 33.4% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.4% (±3.6 points) | 34.9% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Albemarle, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Stanly County (5.5%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Albemarle
| Albemarle | Stanly County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.2% (±3.8 points) | 9.8% (±1.5 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.4% (±3.5 points) | 93.4% (±1.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.0% (±4.1 points) | 88.4% (±1.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Albemarle, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Stanly County (88.4%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Albemarle
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle | — | 24.1 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Badin | 5.3 mi | 24.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| New London | 5.5 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Richfield | 8.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Norwood | 9.8 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Misenheimer | 9.8 mi | 13.5 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Red Cross | 12 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Oakboro | 12 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Mount Pleasant | 14 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Misenheimer, NC (13.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oakboro, NC (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stanly County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanfield | 33.9 minutes (±11.0) |
| 2 | Oakboro | 33.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Locust | 32.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 4 | Norwood | 27.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | Red Cross | 26.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 | Albemarle | 24.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 | Badin | 24.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 8 | Richfield | 23.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | New London | 23.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 10 | Misenheimer | 13.5 minutes (±3.6) |
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 Albemarle
How long is the average commute in Albemarle?
Workers who live in Albemarle, NC take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Albemarle without a car?
9.6% of households in Albemarle have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Albemarle?
8.2% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Albemarle worked from home, and 84.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albemarle city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albemarle city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albemarle city, North Carolina
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 Albemarle city, North Carolina (place:00680, in state:37).
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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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