How long is the commute from Dortches, NC?
Workers who live in Dortches, NC take an average of 20.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
13.9% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.3 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Dortches get to work
| Means of transportation | Dortches | Nash County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.1% (±8.9 points) | 80.6% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±4.4 points) | 6.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.9% (±8.2 points) | 10.6% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Dortches, the average commute is not measurably different from Nash County (23.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dortches, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nash 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 Nash County, Dortches ranks 11 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 526 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dortches
| Vehicles available | Dortches | Nash County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±3.8 points) | 6.9% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.6% (±9.0 points) | 30.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±10.7 points) | 31.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.7% (±13.0 points) | 31.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Dortches, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nash County (6.9%).
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 Dortches
| Dortches | Nash County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.9% (±8.2 points) | 10.6% (±1.3 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±8.0 points) | 92.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±8.7 points) | 84.7% (±1.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dortches, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nash County (84.7%).
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 Dortches
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dortches | — | 20.3 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Rocky Mount | 4.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Red Oak | 4.3 mi | 22.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Nashville | 6.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpsburg | 10 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Whitakers | 10 mi | 31.8 minutes (±12.6) | Not measurably different |
| Momeyer | 11 mi | 22.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Castalia | 12 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Elm City | 14 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sharpsburg, NC (28.5 minutes), Elm City, NC (27.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nash County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Bailey | 26.5 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Nashville | 23.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 7 | Castalia | 23.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 | Momeyer | 22.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Red Oak | 22.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 10 | Rocky Mount | 20.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 | Dortches | 20.3 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 7 of 11 places in Nash 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 Dortches
How long is the average commute in Dortches?
Workers who live in Dortches, NC take an average of 20.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dortches without a car?
3.7% of households in Dortches have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dortches?
13.9% (±8.2 points) of workers who live in Dortches worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dortches town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dortches town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dortches 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 Dortches town, North Carolina (place:17520, 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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