How long is the commute from Emma, NC?
Workers who live in Emma, NC take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.5% of workers drive alone to work.
12.6% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.8% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 12.6%
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Emma get to work
| Means of transportation | Emma | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.5% (±19.5 points) | 70.5% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.0% (±18.4 points) | 7.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 12.6% (±12.0 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.8% (±4.5 points) | 17.6% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Emma, the average commute is not measurably different from Buncombe County (21.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Emma, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Buncombe County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Buncombe County, Emma ranks 5 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 541 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Emma
| Vehicles available | Emma | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 4.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% (±23.8 points) | 33.5% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.3% (±23.1 points) | 40.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.6% (±12.1 points) | 21.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Emma, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Buncombe County (4.7%).
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 Emma
| Emma | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.8% (±4.5 points) | 17.6% (±1.1 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 78.9% (±23.6 points) | 93.4% (±0.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 75.4% (±23.1 points) | 90.3% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Emma, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Buncombe County (90.3%).
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 Emma
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | — | 20.0 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Woodfin | 3.0 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Asheville | 3.2 mi | 18.2 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Biltmore Forest | 5.7 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bent Creek | 6.4 mi | 19.8 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Weaverville | 7.1 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Avery Creek | 9.6 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Pines | 10 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Swannanoa | 12 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Royal Pines, NC (26.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Buncombe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Pines | 26.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 2 | Woodfin | 22.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 3 | Fairview (community) | 22.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Black Mountain | 21.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Emma | 20.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 | Bent Creek | 19.8 minutes (±6.8) |
| 7 | Weaverville | 19.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Swannanoa | 18.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | Asheville | 18.2 minutes (±0.6) |
| 10 | Biltmore Forest | 18.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 | Avery Creek | 16.8 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Buncombe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Emma 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 Emma
How long is the average commute in Emma?
Workers who live in Emma, NC take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Emma without a car?
0.0% of households in Emma have no vehicle, and 12.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Emma?
2.8% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Emma worked from home, and 75.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emma CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emma CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emma 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 Emma CDP, North Carolina (place:21260, 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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