How long is the commute from Bessemer City, NC?
Workers who live in Bessemer City, NC take an average of 27.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.6 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Bessemer City get to work
| Means of transportation | Bessemer City | Gaston County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.4% (±9.0 points) | 76.7% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.0% (±9.7 points) | 8.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±3.7 points) | 12.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Bessemer City, the average commute is not measurably different from Gaston County (27.0 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 Bessemer City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gaston County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Gaston County, Bessemer City ranks 3 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 194 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bessemer City
| Vehicles available | Bessemer City | Gaston County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±4.4 points) | 5.1% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% (±8.0 points) | 30.7% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% (±8.2 points) | 38.5% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.3% (±6.9 points) | 25.7% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Bessemer City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Gaston County (5.1%).
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 Bessemer City
| Bessemer City | Gaston County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±3.7 points) | 12.4% (±0.8 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.6% (±5.7 points) | 94.2% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.4% (±7.3 points) | 89.0% (±0.9 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bessemer City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Gaston County (89.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bessemer City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer City | — | 27.6 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Kings Mountain | 5.1 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Gastonia | 6.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Dallas | 6.1 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Springdale | 7.8 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| High Shoals | 8.6 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Ranlo | 8.7 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Cherryville | 8.8 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Waco | 9.9 mi | 44.1 minutes (±11.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: High Shoals, NC (20.2 minutes), Ranlo, NC (21.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Waco, NC (44.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Gaston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springdale | 28.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 | Cherryville | 27.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 3 | Bessemer City | 27.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 (tie) | McAdenville | 27.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 (tie) | Mount Holly | 27.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Cramerton | 27.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Gastonia | 26.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 8 | Belmont | 26.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 9 | Stanley | 26.1 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Gaston 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 Bessemer City
How long is the average commute in Bessemer City?
Workers who live in Bessemer City, NC take an average of 27.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bessemer City without a car?
6.9% of households in Bessemer City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bessemer City?
7.1% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Bessemer City worked from home, and 83.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bessemer City city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bessemer City city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bessemer City city, North Carolina
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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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