How long is the commute from Fairplains, NC?
Workers who live in Fairplains, NC take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
94.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
1.6% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±6.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Fairplains get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairplains | Wilkes County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 94.2% (±5.9 points) | 79.2% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±4.8 points) | 10.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 0.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.6% (±2.7 points) | 9.1% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Fairplains, the average commute is not measurably different from Wilkes County (25.9 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 Fairplains, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wilkes County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wilkes County, Fairplains ranks 4 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 319 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairplains
| Vehicles available | Fairplains | Wilkes County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±4.6 points) | 5.8% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.6% (±14.2 points) | 26.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±12.8 points) | 34.2% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.5% (±9.1 points) | 33.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Fairplains, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wilkes County (5.8%).
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 Fairplains
| Fairplains | Wilkes County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.6% (±2.7 points) | 9.1% (±1.6 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±4.5 points) | 90.8% (±1.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.5% (±6.4 points) | 88.1% (±1.6 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairplains, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wilkes County (88.1%).
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 Fairplains
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairplains | — | 24.9 minutes (±6.6) | — |
| North Wilkesboro | 1.6 mi | 14.7 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Mulberry | 2.4 mi | 21.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cricket | 2.9 mi | 19.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wilkesboro | 3.8 mi | 18.9 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hays | 4.3 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Millers Creek | 4.7 mi | 25.6 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Moravian Falls | 6.1 mi | 22.4 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ronda | 12 mi | 38.9 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Wilkesboro, NC (14.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ronda, NC (38.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wilkes County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronda | 38.9 minutes (±8.5) |
| 2 | Millers Creek | 25.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 3 | Hays | 25.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Fairplains | 24.9 minutes (±6.6) |
| 5 | Moravian Falls | 22.4 minutes (±9.0) |
| 6 | Mulberry | 21.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 | Cricket | 19.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 8 | Wilkesboro | 18.9 minutes (±6.0) |
| 9 | North Wilkesboro | 14.7 minutes (±3.9) |
Fairplains 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 Fairplains
How long is the average commute in Fairplains?
Workers who live in Fairplains, NC take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairplains without a car?
4.6% of households in Fairplains have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairplains?
1.6% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Fairplains worked from home, and 87.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairplains CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairplains CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairplains 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 Fairplains CDP, North Carolina (place:22380, 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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