How long is the commute from Cape Carteret, NC?
Workers who live in Cape Carteret, NC take an average of 25.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
7.4% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.1 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Cape Carteret get to work
| Means of transportation | Cape Carteret | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.1% (±5.9 points) | 78.3% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% (±4.5 points) | 6.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.4% (±3.4 points) | 12.6% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Cape Carteret, the average commute is not measurably different from Carteret County (23.2 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 Cape Carteret, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carteret County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Carteret County, Cape Carteret ranks 7 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 308 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cape Carteret
| Vehicles available | Cape Carteret | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±1.8 points) | 3.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.9% (±6.0 points) | 30.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.6% (±10.0 points) | 41.3% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.3% (±7.7 points) | 24.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Cape Carteret, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Carteret County (3.7%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cape Carteret
| Cape Carteret | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.4% (±3.4 points) | 12.6% (±1.3 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.7 points) | 97.3% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±2.7 points) | 93.4% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cape Carteret, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Carteret County (93.4%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cape Carteret
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Carteret | — | 25.1 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Cedar Point | 1.3 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bogue | 1.8 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Peletier | 2.4 mi | 30.2 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Emerald Isle | 2.6 mi | 28.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Swansboro | 4.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Broad Creek | 8.5 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Beach | 9.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 12 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newport, NC (18.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carteret County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandywine Bay | 48.1 minutes (±38.9) |
| 2 | Harkers Island | 30.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 3 | Peletier | 30.2 minutes (±7.1) |
| 4 | Emerald Isle | 28.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Pine Knoll Shores | 26.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 | Cedar Point | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | Cape Carteret | 25.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 | Indian Beach | 22.8 minutes (±9.7) |
| 9 | Broad Creek | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Bogue | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 11 | Atlantic Beach | 21.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 12 | Beaufort | 20.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 13 (tie) | Morehead City | 18.1 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Carteret 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 Cape Carteret
How long is the average commute in Cape Carteret?
Workers who live in Cape Carteret, NC take an average of 25.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cape Carteret without a car?
2.3% of households in Cape Carteret have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cape Carteret?
7.4% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Cape Carteret worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Carteret town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Carteret town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Carteret 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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