How long is the commute from Carrboro, NC?
Workers who live in Carrboro, NC take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.6% of workers drive alone to work.
7.2% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
27.2% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.1 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 7.2%
- Work from home
- 27.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Carrboro get to work
| Means of transportation | Carrboro | Orange County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 49.6% (±4.8 points) | 55.3% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±2.5 points) | 6.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.2% (±2.0 points) | 4.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±1.4 points) | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.2% (±2.3 points) | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.2% (±3.9 points) | 26.8% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Carrboro, the average commute is not measurably different from Orange County (23.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carrboro, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Orange County (4.2%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Carrboro ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 407 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carrboro
| Vehicles available | Carrboro | Orange County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±2.4 points) | 4.9% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.5% (±4.1 points) | 32.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% (±4.3 points) | 39.1% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.2% (±2.5 points) | 23.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Carrboro, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Orange County (4.9%).
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 Carrboro
| Carrboro | Orange County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.2% (±3.9 points) | 26.8% (±1.4 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.7 points) | 97.4% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±2.0 points) | 94.0% (±0.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Carrboro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Orange County (94.0%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Carrboro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrboro | — | 23.1 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Chapel Hill | 2.6 mi | 19.5 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Governors Village | 6.1 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Governors Club | 6.2 mi | 31.0 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Briar Chapel | 7.2 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Fearrington Village | 8.8 mi | 27.6 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsborough | 10 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Durham | 11 mi | 22.3 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Efland | 12 mi | 31.4 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chapel Hill, NC (19.5 minutes), Governors Village, NC (16.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Briar Chapel, NC (28.2 minutes), Efland, NC (31.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Efland | 31.4 minutes (±8.1) |
| 2 | Carrboro | 23.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 3 | Hillsborough | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 4 | Chapel Hill | 19.5 minutes (±0.9) |
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 Carrboro
How long is the average commute in Carrboro?
Workers who live in Carrboro, NC take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carrboro without a car?
9.2% of households in Carrboro have no vehicle, and 7.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carrboro?
27.2% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Carrboro worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carrboro town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carrboro town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carrboro 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 Carrboro town, North Carolina (place:10620, 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 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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