How long is the commute from Dobson, NC?
Workers who live in Dobson, NC take an average of 18.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.4% work from home.
19.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.0 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Households without a car
- 19.1%
How people in Dobson get to work
| Means of transportation | Dobson | Surry County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.4% (±12.5 points) | 78.1% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 30.0% (±14.3 points) | 13.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±3.9 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.4% (±6.7 points) | 6.7% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Dobson, the average commute is lower than in Surry County (24.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dobson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Surry County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Surry County, Dobson ranks 3 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 598 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dobson
| Vehicles available | Dobson | Surry County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.1% (±7.8 points) | 4.8% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% (±9.5 points) | 27.4% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% (±10.5 points) | 32.7% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.2% (±6.6 points) | 35.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Dobson, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Surry County (4.8%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Dobson
| Dobson | Surry County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.4% (±6.7 points) | 6.7% (±0.9 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% (±5.0 points) | 91.6% (±1.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.1% (±8.0 points) | 86.0% (±1.4 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dobson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Surry County (86.0%).
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 Dobson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobson | — | 18.0 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Mount Airy | 10 mi | 17.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Boonville | 11 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Flat Rock (community) | 11 mi | 17.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Elkin | 11 mi | 25.8 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Jonesville | 12 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pilot Mountain | 14 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Ronda | 17 mi | 38.9 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| East Bend | 17 mi | 31.2 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Boonville, NC (27.2 minutes), Elkin, NC (25.8 minutes), Pilot Mountain, NC (26.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Surry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot Mountain | 26.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 2 | Elkin | 25.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Dobson | 18.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | Mount Airy | 17.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 5 | Flat Rock (community) | 17.5 minutes (±3.6) |
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 Dobson
How long is the average commute in Dobson?
Workers who live in Dobson, NC take an average of 18.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dobson without a car?
19.1% of households in Dobson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dobson?
5.4% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Dobson worked from home, and 83.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dobson town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dobson town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dobson town, 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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