How long is the commute from East Rockingham, NC?
Workers who live in East Rockingham, NC take an average of 36.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
91.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
1.5% work from home.
12.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.0 minutes (±11.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Households without a car
- 12.9%
How people in East Rockingham get to work
| Means of transportation | East Rockingham | Richmond County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 91.9% (±8.2 points) | 84.8% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±7.6 points) | 9.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.7 points) | 0.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.5% (±2.6 points) | 4.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In East Rockingham, the average commute is higher than in Richmond County (24.1 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 East Rockingham, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Richmond County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Richmond County, East Rockingham ranks 1 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 31 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Rockingham
| Vehicles available | East Rockingham | Richmond County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.9% (±8.7 points) | 10.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% (±10.6 points) | 33.3% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.1% (±10.7 points) | 31.7% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±10.8 points) | 24.3% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In East Rockingham, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Richmond County (10.7%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in East Rockingham
| East Rockingham | Richmond County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.5% (±2.6 points) | 4.4% (±1.4 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.5% (±6.6 points) | 92.2% (±1.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.2% (±7.9 points) | 87.4% (±2.2 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In East Rockingham, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Richmond County (87.4%).
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 East Rockingham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Rockingham | — | 36.0 minutes (±11.6) | — |
| Rockingham | 1.9 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cordova | 2.9 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.4) | Lower |
| Hamlet | 3.4 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Dobbins Heights | 4.1 mi | 25.0 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ellerbe | 11 mi | 26.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lilesville | 13 mi | 29.2 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Morven | 14 mi | 30.9 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| McFarlan | 14 mi | 16.5 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cordova, NC (18.9 minutes), Hamlet, NC (22.0 minutes), McFarlan, NC (16.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Richmond County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Rockingham | 36.0 minutes (±11.6) |
| 2 | Hoffman | 28.6 minutes (±7.2) |
| 3 | Ellerbe | 26.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Dobbins Heights | 25.0 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 | Rockingham | 23.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Hamlet | 22.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 | Cordova | 18.9 minutes (±5.4) |
East Rockingham 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 East Rockingham
How long is the average commute in East Rockingham?
Workers who live in East Rockingham, NC take an average of 36.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Rockingham without a car?
12.9% of households in East Rockingham have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Rockingham?
1.5% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in East Rockingham worked from home, and 84.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Rockingham CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Rockingham CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Rockingham CDP, 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 East Rockingham CDP, North Carolina (place:19800, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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