How long is the commute from Atlantic Beach, NC?
Workers who live in Atlantic Beach, NC take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
14.9% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±6.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Atlantic Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Atlantic Beach | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.8% (±12.6 points) | 78.3% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±10.3 points) | 6.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% (±7.8 points) | 12.6% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Atlantic Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from Carteret County (23.2 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 Atlantic Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carteret County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Carteret County, Atlantic Beach ranks 11 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 498 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Atlantic Beach
| Vehicles available | Atlantic Beach | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±3.3 points) | 3.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 53.1% (±11.5 points) | 30.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.1% (±8.9 points) | 41.3% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.5% (±5.9 points) | 24.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Atlantic Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Carteret County (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Atlantic Beach
| Atlantic Beach | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.9% (±7.8 points) | 12.6% (±1.3 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±1.2 points) | 97.3% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±1.9 points) | 93.4% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Atlantic Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Carteret County (93.4%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Atlantic Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Beach | — | 21.0 minutes (±6.2) | — |
| Morehead City | 1.8 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 5.1 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Beaufort | 5.4 mi | 20.2 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Brandywine Bay | 5.6 mi | 48.1 minutes (±38.9) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Beach | 8.9 mi | 22.8 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 9.1 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Broad Creek | 10 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Harkers Island | 11 mi | 30.4 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Harkers Island, NC (30.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carteret County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Pine Knoll Shores | 26.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 | Cedar Point | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | Cape Carteret | 25.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 | Indian Beach | 22.8 minutes (±9.7) |
| 9 | Broad Creek | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Bogue | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 11 | Atlantic Beach | 21.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 12 | Beaufort | 20.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 13 (tie) | Morehead City | 18.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 (tie) | Newport | 18.1 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Carteret 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 Atlantic Beach
How long is the average commute in Atlantic Beach?
Workers who live in Atlantic Beach, NC take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Atlantic Beach without a car?
3.3% of households in Atlantic Beach have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Atlantic Beach?
14.9% (±7.8 points) of workers who live in Atlantic Beach worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atlantic Beach town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atlantic Beach town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atlantic Beach town, North Carolina
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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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Figures last updated on .
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