How long is the commute from Hamlet, NC?
Workers who live in Hamlet, NC take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
18.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 18.7%
How people in Hamlet get to work
| Means of transportation | Hamlet | Richmond County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.2% (±8.9 points) | 84.8% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±6.9 points) | 9.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±5.8 points) | 4.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Hamlet, the average commute is not measurably different from Richmond County (24.1 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 Hamlet, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Richmond County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Richmond County, Hamlet ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 460 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hamlet
| Vehicles available | Hamlet | Richmond County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.7% (±8.3 points) | 10.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.7% (±9.3 points) | 33.3% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.3% (±5.5 points) | 31.7% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.2% (±8.4 points) | 24.3% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Hamlet, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Richmond County (10.7%).
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 Hamlet
| Hamlet | Richmond County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±5.8 points) | 4.4% (±1.4 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±4.2 points) | 92.2% (±1.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.3% (±6.8 points) | 87.4% (±2.2 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hamlet, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Richmond County (87.4%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hamlet
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlet | — | 22.0 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Dobbins Heights | 1.6 mi | 25.0 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| East Rockingham | 3.4 mi | 36.0 minutes (±11.6) | Higher |
| Rockingham | 4.4 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cordova | 6.2 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Gibson | 11 mi | 25.8 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ellerbe | 13 mi | 26.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hoffman | 13 mi | 28.6 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Laurinburg | 16 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Rockingham, NC (36.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Richmond County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Rockingham | 36.0 minutes (±11.6) |
| 2 | Hoffman | 28.6 minutes (±7.2) |
| 3 | Ellerbe | 26.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Dobbins Heights | 25.0 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 | Rockingham | 23.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Hamlet | 22.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 | Cordova | 18.9 minutes (±5.4) |
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 Hamlet
How long is the average commute in Hamlet?
Workers who live in Hamlet, NC take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hamlet without a car?
18.7% of households in Hamlet have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hamlet?
8.0% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Hamlet worked from home, and 81.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamlet city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamlet city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamlet city, North Carolina
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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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