How long is the commute from Butner, NC?
Workers who live in Butner, NC take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Butner get to work
| Means of transportation | Butner | Granville County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.5% (±7.2 points) | 78.8% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±7.3 points) | 6.3% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.0 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±4.1 points) | 13.9% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Butner, the average commute is lower than in Granville County (30.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Butner, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Granville County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Granville County, Butner ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 358 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Butner
| Vehicles available | Butner | Granville County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±2.7 points) | 3.6% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% (±4.6 points) | 23.7% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% (±7.5 points) | 36.8% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.2% (±6.7 points) | 36.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Butner, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Granville County (3.6%).
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 Butner
| Butner | Granville County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±4.1 points) | 13.9% (±1.8 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.7 points) | 94.6% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.0% (±5.7 points) | 88.1% (±1.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Butner, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Granville County (88.1%).
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 Butner
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butner | — | 24.1 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Creedmoor | 3.6 mi | 31.8 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Stem | 4.4 mi | 30.6 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Gorman | 7.4 mi | 24.0 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Durham | 14 mi | 22.3 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford | 16 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Youngsville | 16 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Franklinton | 16 mi | 33.4 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Wake Forest | 17 mi | 30.9 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Creedmoor, NC (31.8 minutes), Stem, NC (30.6 minutes), Oxford, NC (29.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Granville County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creedmoor | 31.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 2 | Stem | 30.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 | Oxford | 29.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Stovall | 29.1 minutes (±11.7) |
| 5 | Butner | 24.1 minutes (±2.1) |
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 Butner
How long is the average commute in Butner?
Workers who live in Butner, NC take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Butner without a car?
3.7% of households in Butner have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Butner?
12.2% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Butner worked from home, and 86.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butner town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butner town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butner town, 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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Figures last updated on .
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