How long is the commute from Elizabeth City, NC?
Workers who live in Elizabeth City, NC take an average of 26.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.4 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Elizabeth City get to work
| Means of transportation | Elizabeth City | Pasquotank County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.1% (±7.5 points) | 72.8% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±3.8 points) | 12.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±1.9 points) | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±1.9 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±5.8 points) | 9.9% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Elizabeth City, the average commute is not measurably different from Pasquotank County (28.0 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 Elizabeth City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pasquotank County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 251 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elizabeth City
| Vehicles available | Elizabeth City | Pasquotank County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±2.3 points) | 5.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.5% (±4.9 points) | 29.8% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% (±5.1 points) | 35.9% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.7% (±3.0 points) | 28.6% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Elizabeth City, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Pasquotank County (5.7%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elizabeth City
| Elizabeth City | Pasquotank County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±5.8 points) | 9.9% (±3.3 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±1.8 points) | 94.7% (±1.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±2.4 points) | 91.7% (±1.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Elizabeth City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pasquotank County (91.7%).
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 Elizabeth City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City | — | 26.4 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Camden | 4.4 mi | 33.9 minutes (±18.5) | Not measurably different |
| Winfall | 13 mi | 28.9 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
| Moyock | 15 mi | 35.8 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Hertford | 15 mi | 37.1 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Grandy | 20 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia | 26 mi | 33.8 minutes (±14.6) | Not measurably different |
| Edenton | 26 mi | 26.4 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Arrowhead Beach | 26 mi | 28.0 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Moyock, NC (35.8 minutes), Hertford, NC (37.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
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 Elizabeth City
How long is the average commute in Elizabeth City?
Workers who live in Elizabeth City, NC take an average of 26.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elizabeth City without a car?
8.9% of households in Elizabeth City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elizabeth City?
11.5% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Elizabeth City worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth City city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth City city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth City city, 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 Elizabeth City city, North Carolina (place:20580, 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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