How long is the commute from Enfield, NC?
Workers who live in Enfield, NC take an average of 33.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
0.8% work from home.
22.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.4 minutes (±10.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Households without a car
- 22.4%
How people in Enfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Enfield | Halifax County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.2% (±9.1 points) | 76.2% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.7% (±8.6 points) | 10.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | 4.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.8% (±1.6 points) | 8.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Enfield, the average commute is not measurably different from Halifax County (25.6 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 Enfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Halifax 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 Halifax County, Enfield ranks 3 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 57 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Enfield
| Vehicles available | Enfield | Halifax County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 22.4% (±8.2 points) | 9.1% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.3% (±9.1 points) | 31.1% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.4% (±10.1 points) | 31.9% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.9% (±10.5 points) | 27.9% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Enfield, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Halifax County (9.1%).
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 Enfield
| Enfield | Halifax County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.8% (±1.6 points) | 8.4% (±1.8 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.0% (±8.3 points) | 86.2% (±1.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 72.3% (±11.1 points) | 75.4% (±2.2 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Enfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Halifax County (75.4%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Enfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield | — | 33.4 minutes (±10.8) | — |
| Whitakers | 5.7 mi | 31.8 minutes (±12.6) | Not measurably different |
| Halifax | 11 mi | 21.6 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Leggett | 14 mi | 15.0 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
| Scotland Neck | 14 mi | 38.1 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Red Oak | 15 mi | 22.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dortches | 16 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Rocky Mount | 17 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Weldon | 17 mi | 23.7 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Leggett, NC (15.0 minutes), Dortches, NC (20.3 minutes), Rocky Mount, NC (20.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Halifax County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland Neck | 38.1 minutes (±9.1) |
| 2 | Hobgood | 36.2 minutes (±9.9) |
| 3 | Enfield | 33.4 minutes (±10.8) |
| 4 | Littleton | 27.1 minutes (±10.7) |
| 5 | Weldon | 23.7 minutes (±8.8) |
| 6 | Roanoke Rapids | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 | Halifax | 21.6 minutes (±6.5) |
| 8 | South Rosemary | 21.2 minutes (±4.7) |
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 Enfield
How long is the average commute in Enfield?
Workers who live in Enfield, NC take an average of 33.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Enfield without a car?
22.4% of households in Enfield have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Enfield?
0.8% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Enfield worked from home, and 72.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Enfield town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Enfield town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Enfield 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 Enfield town, North Carolina (place:21360, 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.
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