How long is the commute from Catawba, NC?
Workers who live in Catawba, NC take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.4% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±5.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Catawba get to work
| Means of transportation | Catawba | Catawba County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.4% (±7.5 points) | 79.8% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±4.7 points) | 10.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±14.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±14.2 points) | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±3.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.4% (±6.4 points) | 8.2% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Catawba, the average commute is higher than in Catawba County (23.4 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 Catawba, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Catawba County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Catawba County, Catawba ranks 2 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 124 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Catawba
| Vehicles available | Catawba | Catawba County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±2.3 points) | 5.2% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.5% (±9.6 points) | 27.0% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±18.3 points) | 36.5% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 43.9% (±22.9 points) | 31.3% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Catawba, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Catawba County (5.2%).
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 Catawba
| Catawba | Catawba County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.4% (±6.4 points) | 8.2% (±0.9 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±3.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.8 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±4.1 points) | 88.5% (±1.3 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Catawba, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Catawba County (88.5%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Catawba
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba | — | 30.2 minutes (±5.8) | — |
| Claremont | 4.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Conover | 8.3 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Lake Norman of Catawba | 8.8 mi | 37.5 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Newton | 9.7 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Troutman | 10 mi | 27.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stony Point | 11 mi | 32.2 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Denver | 11 mi | 29.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| St. Stephens | 12 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Claremont, NC (22.2 minutes), Conover, NC (18.7 minutes), Newton, NC (21.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Catawba County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Norman of Catawba | 37.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 2 | Catawba | 30.2 minutes (±5.8) |
| 3 | Maiden | 23.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 | Long View | 23.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Brookford | 23.0 minutes (±7.6) |
| 6 | St. Stephens | 22.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Claremont | 22.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Newton | 21.7 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Catawba 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 Catawba
How long is the average commute in Catawba?
Workers who live in Catawba, NC take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Catawba without a car?
1.2% of households in Catawba have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Catawba?
5.4% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Catawba worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Catawba town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Catawba town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Catawba 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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