How long is the commute from Bryson City, NC?
Workers who live in Bryson City, NC take an average of 15.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
1.2% work from home.
12.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.8 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Households without a car
- 12.4%
How people in Bryson City get to work
| Means of transportation | Bryson City | Swain County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.7% (±10.4 points) | 80.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±7.2 points) | 9.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.1% (±7.9 points) | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 6.0% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Bryson City, the average commute is lower than in Swain County (20.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bryson City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Swain County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 626 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bryson City
| Vehicles available | Bryson City | Swain County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.4% (±6.5 points) | 6.6% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% (±11.3 points) | 31.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.9% (±11.4 points) | 34.7% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.5% (±6.4 points) | 26.8% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Bryson City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Swain County (6.6%).
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 Bryson City
| Bryson City | Swain County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 6.0% (±3.0 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 79.7% (±9.5 points) | 89.2% (±2.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 74.9% (±11.2 points) | 77.3% (±3.4 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bryson City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Swain County (77.3%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bryson City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson City | — | 15.8 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Cherokee | 9.2 mi | 11.1 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Dillsboro | 12 mi | 16.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sylva | 13 mi | 23.6 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Webster | 14 mi | 18.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Hills | 17 mi | 19.7 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cullowhee | 17 mi | 19.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin | 17 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Gatlinburg | 21 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cherokee, NC (11.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sylva, NC (23.6 minutes), Franklin, NC (23.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
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 Bryson City
How long is the average commute in Bryson City?
Workers who live in Bryson City, NC take an average of 15.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bryson City without a car?
12.4% of households in Bryson City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bryson City?
1.2% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Bryson City worked from home, and 74.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bryson City town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bryson City town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bryson City 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 Bryson City town, North Carolina (place:08480, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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