How long is the commute from Calabash, NC?
Workers who live in Calabash, NC take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
16.4% work from home.
7.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.9%
How people in Calabash get to work
| Means of transportation | Calabash | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.5% (±12.8 points) | 74.5% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±7.6 points) | 7.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.4% (±10.5 points) | 14.7% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Calabash, the average commute is lower than in Brunswick County (25.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Calabash, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brunswick County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Brunswick County, Calabash ranks 19 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 589 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Calabash
| Vehicles available | Calabash | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% (±6.6 points) | 2.4% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% (±9.5 points) | 29.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% (±10.7 points) | 46.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.3% (±5.3 points) | 21.6% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Calabash, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Brunswick County (2.4%).
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 Calabash
| Calabash | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.4% (±10.5 points) | 14.7% (±1.3 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% (±6.0 points) | 96.6% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.2% (±8.1 points) | 93.3% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Calabash, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Brunswick County (93.3%).
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 Calabash
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calabash | — | 18.4 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Carolina Shores | 1.7 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sunset Beach | 2.4 mi | 19.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 4.9 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Little River | 5.9 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Shallotte | 11 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| North Myrtle Beach | 11 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Atlantic Beach | 12 mi | 18.2 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Holden Beach | 13 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Little River, SC (25.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brunswick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Holden Beach | 23.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 14 | Ocean Isle Beach | 22.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 15 | Carolina Shores | 22.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Northwest | 20.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 17 | Caswell Beach | 20.2 minutes (±7.8) |
| 18 | Sunset Beach | 19.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 19 | Calabash | 18.4 minutes (±5.2) |
Showing 7 of 19 places in Brunswick 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 Calabash
How long is the average commute in Calabash?
Workers who live in Calabash, NC take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Calabash without a car?
7.9% of households in Calabash have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Calabash?
16.4% (±10.5 points) of workers who live in Calabash worked from home, and 86.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calabash town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calabash town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calabash 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 Calabash town, North Carolina (place:09540, 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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