How long is the commute from Hickory, NC?
Workers who live in Hickory, NC take an average of 21.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
12.9% work from home.
7.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.1 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Households without a car
- 7.5%
How people in Hickory get to work
| Means of transportation | Hickory | Catawba County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.3% (±3.2 points) | 79.8% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.1% (±2.6 points) | 10.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.9% (±2.8 points) | 8.2% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Hickory, the average commute is lower than in Catawba County (23.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hickory, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Catawba County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Catawba County, Hickory ranks 9 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 494 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hickory
| Vehicles available | Hickory | Catawba County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% (±1.9 points) | 5.2% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% (±3.1 points) | 27.0% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±3.3 points) | 36.5% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.3% (±2.6 points) | 31.3% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Hickory, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Catawba County (5.2%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hickory
| Hickory | Catawba County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.9% (±2.8 points) | 8.2% (±0.9 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±1.4 points) | 94.4% (±0.8 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±2.2 points) | 88.5% (±1.3 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hickory, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Catawba County (88.5%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hickory
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | — | 21.1 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Brookford | 2.9 mi | 23.0 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| St. Stephens | 3.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Long View | 3.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Northlakes | 3.9 mi | 18.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain View | 4.8 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem | 5.5 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hildebran | 5.8 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Conover | 6.0 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Conover, NC (18.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Catawba County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Maiden | 23.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 | Long View | 23.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Brookford | 23.0 minutes (±7.6) |
| 6 | St. Stephens | 22.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Claremont | 22.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Newton | 21.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Hickory | 21.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 | Mountain View | 19.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 11 | Conover | 18.7 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 9 of 11 places in Catawba 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 Hickory
How long is the average commute in Hickory?
Workers who live in Hickory, NC take an average of 21.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hickory without a car?
7.5% of households in Hickory have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hickory?
12.9% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Hickory worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hickory city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hickory city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hickory 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 Hickory city, North Carolina (place:31060, 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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