How long is the commute from Beaufort, NC?
Workers who live in Beaufort, NC take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
21.5% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Beaufort get to work
| Means of transportation | Beaufort | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.9% (±9.2 points) | 78.3% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±3.0 points) | 6.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.5% (±7.6 points) | 12.6% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Beaufort, 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 lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Beaufort, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Carteret County, Beaufort ranks 12 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 531 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Beaufort
| Vehicles available | Beaufort | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±3.8 points) | 3.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% (±7.8 points) | 30.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% (±7.2 points) | 41.3% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.2% (±4.4 points) | 24.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Beaufort, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Beaufort
| Beaufort | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.5% (±7.6 points) | 12.6% (±1.3 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±1.3 points) | 97.3% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±3.8 points) | 93.4% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Beaufort, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Carteret County (93.4%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Beaufort
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort | — | 20.2 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Morehead City | 5.0 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Atlantic Beach | 5.4 mi | 21.0 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Harkers Island | 5.7 mi | 30.4 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Brandywine Bay | 10 mi | 48.1 minutes (±38.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 10 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 13 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Beach | 14 mi | 22.8 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Broad Creek | 15 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 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 Beaufort
How long is the average commute in Beaufort?
Workers who live in Beaufort, NC take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Beaufort without a car?
7.0% of households in Beaufort have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Beaufort?
21.5% (±7.6 points) of workers who live in Beaufort worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaufort town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaufort town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaufort town, 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 Beaufort town, North Carolina (place:04260, in state:37).
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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