How long is the commute from Black Creek, NC?

Name: Commute and cars in Black Creek, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Black Creek, NC take an average of 38.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

70.9% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

0.0% of workers walk to work.

2.2% work from home.

6.8% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 38.2 minutes (±11.6)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 2.2%
Households without a car: 6.8%

How people in Black Creek get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Black Creek	Wilson County	North Carolina	United States
Drove alone	70.9% (±13.9 points)	79.5%	71.5%	68.8%
Carpooled	25.8% (±12.7 points)	9.9%	8.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±11.2 points)	0.2%	0.7%	3.2%
Walked	0.0% (±11.2 points)	1.7%	1.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.1% (±2.9 points)	1.0%	1.5%	2.0%
Worked from home	2.2% (±2.1 points)	7.7%	16.3%	15.1%

In Black Creek, the average commute is higher than in Wilson County (22.5 minutes).

It is also higher than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).

It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Black Creek, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wilson County (0.2%).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Wilson County, Black Creek ranks 2 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 20 of 651.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Black Creek

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Black Creek	Wilson County	North Carolina	United States
No vehicle	6.8% (±10.0 points)	7.0%	5.3%	8.4%
1 vehicle	24.2% (±10.5 points)	31.8%	31.4%	33.1%
2 vehicles	36.2% (±12.8 points)	37.1%	38.0%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	32.8% (±13.4 points)	24.0%	25.2%	21.9%

In Black Creek, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wilson County (7.0%).

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 Black Creek

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Black Creek	Wilson County	North Carolina	United States
Workers working from home	2.2% (±2.1 points)	7.7% (±1.1 points)	16.3% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	88.4% (±10.7 points)	88.1% (±1.7 points)	94.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	77.8% (±10.9 points)	85.7% (±1.7 points)	90.1% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Black Creek, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wilson County (85.7%).

It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Black Creek

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Black Creek
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Black Creek	—	38.2 minutes (±11.6)	—
Lucama	4.2 mi	22.5 minutes (±4.2)	Lower
Wilson	6.5 mi	21.3 minutes (±1.1)	Lower
Stantonsburg	6.7 mi	26.9 minutes (±3.8)	Not measurably different
Fremont	6.9 mi	22.7 minutes (±7.1)	Lower
Saratoga	8.9 mi	20.6 minutes (±5.2)	Lower
Pikeville	10 mi	25.2 minutes (±5.5)	Lower
Sims	11 mi	42.3 minutes (±10.9)	Not measurably different
Kenly	11 mi	27.2 minutes (±5.1)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lucama, NC (22.5 minutes), Wilson, NC (21.3 minutes), Fremont, NC (22.7 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Wilson County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Sims	42.3 minutes (±10.9)
2	Black Creek	38.2 minutes (±11.6)
3	Elm City	27.9 minutes (±4.4)
4	Stantonsburg	26.9 minutes (±3.8)
5	Lucama	22.5 minutes (±4.2)
6	Wilson	21.3 minutes (±1.1)
7	Saratoga	20.6 minutes (±5.2)

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 Black Creek

How long is the average commute in Black Creek?

Workers who live in Black Creek, NC take an average of 38.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Black Creek without a car?

6.8% of households in Black Creek have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Black Creek?

2.2% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Black Creek worked from home, and 77.8% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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