How long is the commute from Jacksonville, NC?
Workers who live in Jacksonville, NC take an average of 15.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
13.6% of workers walk to work.
12.8% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.0 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Jacksonville get to work
| Means of transportation | Jacksonville | Onslow County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 54.3% (±2.0 points) | 65.7% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.5% (±1.8 points) | 12.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 13.6% (±1.7 points) | 6.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.5 points) | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.8% (±1.6 points) | 12.8% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Jacksonville, the average commute is lower than in Onslow County (22.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jacksonville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Onslow County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Onslow County, Jacksonville ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 634 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jacksonville
| Vehicles available | Jacksonville | Onslow County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±1.4 points) | 4.3% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% (±2.9 points) | 28.6% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.3% (±3.1 points) | 45.1% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.8% (±2.1 points) | 22.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Jacksonville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Onslow County (4.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Jacksonville
| Jacksonville | Onslow County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.8% (±1.6 points) | 12.8% (±1.0 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±0.8 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±1.4 points) | 92.8% (±1.1 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Jacksonville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Onslow County (92.8%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jacksonville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | — | 15.0 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Pumpkin Center | 4.2 mi | 33.4 minutes (±11.0) | Higher |
| Piney Green | 5.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Half Moon | 7.8 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Sneads Ferry | 12 mi | 33.8 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Richlands | 15 mi | 34.6 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
| Swansboro | 15 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Maysville | 15 mi | 32.3 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| North Topsail Beach | 17 mi | 35.1 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pumpkin Center, NC (33.4 minutes), Piney Green, NC (24.8 minutes), Half Moon, NC (27.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Onslow County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sneads Ferry | 33.8 minutes (±7.0) |
| 4 | Pumpkin Center | 33.4 minutes (±11.0) |
| 5 | Holly Ridge | 32.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 6 | Half Moon | 27.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Piney Green | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Swansboro | 22.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Jacksonville | 15.0 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Onslow 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 Jacksonville
How long is the average commute in Jacksonville?
Workers who live in Jacksonville, NC take an average of 15.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jacksonville without a car?
6.7% of households in Jacksonville have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jacksonville?
12.8% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Jacksonville worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jacksonville city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jacksonville city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jacksonville 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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