How long is the commute from Dana, NC?
Workers who live in Dana, NC take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Dana get to work
| Means of transportation | Dana | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.1% (±23.6 points) | 76.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 35.0% (±25.5 points) | 11.3% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±3.0 points) | 10.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Dana, the average commute is not measurably different from Henderson County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dana, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Henderson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Henderson County, Dana ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 464 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dana
| Vehicles available | Dana | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±3.6 points) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% (±11.7 points) | 29.7% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% (±11.5 points) | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.1% (±12.6 points) | 25.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Dana, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Henderson County (3.5%).
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 Dana
| Dana | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±3.0 points) | 10.4% (±1.2 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.4% (±6.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±4.5 points) | 90.0% (±1.2 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dana, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Henderson County (90.0%).
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 Dana
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana | — | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| East Flat Rock | 4.2 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Barker Heights | 4.6 mi | 16.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Hendersonville | 5.3 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Saluda | 5.8 mi | 28.5 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Edneyville | 5.9 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Flat Rock | 6.3 mi | 25.4 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitland | 6.3 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Balfour | 7.5 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Flat Rock, NC (17.7 minutes), Barker Heights, NC (16.1 minutes), Balfour, NC (17.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Edneyville, NC (26.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Henderson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Etowah | 25.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 3 | Flat Rock | 25.4 minutes (±7.5) |
| 4 | Fletcher | 23.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Fruitland | 23.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Horse Shoe | 23.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Laurel Park | 23.4 minutes (±6.5) |
| 8 | Dana | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Valley Hill | 21.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 10 | Mills River | 20.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 11 | Hendersonville | 19.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Mountain Home | 18.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Balfour | 17.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | East Flat Rock | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Henderson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Dana is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Dana
How long is the average commute in Dana?
Workers who live in Dana, NC take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dana without a car?
2.9% of households in Dana have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dana?
4.5% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Dana worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dana CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dana CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dana CDP, North Carolina
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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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