How long is the commute from Goldsboro, NC?
Workers who live in Goldsboro, NC take an average of 18.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
15.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.3 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 15.1%
How people in Goldsboro get to work
| Means of transportation | Goldsboro | Wayne County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.0% (±3.6 points) | 81.3% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% (±3.1 points) | 11.3% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±1.4 points) | 5.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Goldsboro, the average commute is lower than in Wayne County (22.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Goldsboro, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Wayne County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Goldsboro ranks 9 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 591 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Goldsboro
| Vehicles available | Goldsboro | Wayne County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.1% (±2.5 points) | 6.8% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% (±3.3 points) | 28.7% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% (±3.3 points) | 35.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.4% (±2.3 points) | 28.9% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Goldsboro, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Wayne County (6.8%).
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 Goldsboro
| Goldsboro | Wayne County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±1.4 points) | 5.4% (±0.9 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% (±1.8 points) | 93.5% (±0.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.7% (±2.2 points) | 90.0% (±1.2 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Goldsboro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Wayne County (90.0%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Goldsboro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro | — | 18.3 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Elroy | 4.3 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| New Hope | 4.5 mi | 16.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Mar-Mac | 5.8 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Brogden | 6.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Walnut Creek | 7.3 mi | 26.7 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Pikeville | 8.3 mi | 25.2 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Dudley | 8.7 mi | 26.1 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| La Grange | 11 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Elroy, NC (22.8 minutes), Mar-Mac, NC (24.6 minutes), Brogden, NC (27.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Dudley | 26.1 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Pikeville | 25.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Mar-Mac | 24.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Elroy | 22.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Fremont | 22.7 minutes (±7.1) |
| 8 | Mount Olive | 19.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 | Goldsboro | 18.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 10 | New Hope | 16.4 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 8 of 10 places in Wayne County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Goldsboro
How long is the average commute in Goldsboro?
Workers who live in Goldsboro, NC take an average of 18.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Goldsboro without a car?
15.1% of households in Goldsboro have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Goldsboro?
4.8% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Goldsboro worked from home, and 85.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goldsboro city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goldsboro city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro city, North Carolina (place:26880, 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 last updated on .
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