How long is the commute from Harrisburg, NC?
Workers who live in Harrisburg, NC take an average of 29.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.9% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
26.3% work from home.
0.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.6 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.9%
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.2%
How people in Harrisburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Harrisburg | Cabarrus County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.1% (±4.4 points) | 72.3% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±1.8 points) | 7.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.9% (±1.6 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.3% (±4.4 points) | 17.2% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Harrisburg, the average commute is not measurably different from Cabarrus County (27.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Harrisburg, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Cabarrus County (0.6%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cabarrus County, Harrisburg ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 140 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Harrisburg
| Vehicles available | Harrisburg | Cabarrus County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 4.0% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.4% (±4.4 points) | 28.5% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.1% (±5.4 points) | 41.4% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.3% (±4.7 points) | 26.2% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Harrisburg, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cabarrus County (4.0%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Harrisburg
| Harrisburg | Cabarrus County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.3% (±4.4 points) | 17.2% (±1.2 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.4% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±1.6 points) | 93.0% (±0.9 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Harrisburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cabarrus County (93.0%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Harrisburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | — | 29.6 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Concord | 5.9 mi | 26.9 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Midland | 7.7 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mint Hill | 8.9 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kannapolis | 12 mi | 26.2 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Locust | 12 mi | 32.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Charlotte | 12 mi | 24.7 minutes (±0.3) | Lower |
| Fairview | 13 mi | 28.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Stanfield | 13 mi | 33.9 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Concord, NC (26.9 minutes), Kannapolis, NC (26.2 minutes), Charlotte, NC (24.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cabarrus County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | 32.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 2 | Harrisburg | 29.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 3 | Concord | 26.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 4 | Kannapolis | 26.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 5 | Mount Pleasant | 25.9 minutes (±2.3) |
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 Harrisburg
How long is the average commute in Harrisburg?
Workers who live in Harrisburg, NC take an average of 29.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Harrisburg without a car?
0.2% of households in Harrisburg have no vehicle, and 2.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Harrisburg?
26.3% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Harrisburg worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrisburg town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrisburg town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrisburg town, 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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