How long is the commute from James City, NC?
Workers who live in James City, NC take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in James City get to work
| Means of transportation | James City | Craven County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.3% (±7.7 points) | 77.8% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±3.9 points) | 10.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±2.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±5.3 points) | 7.5% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In James City, the average commute is not measurably different from Craven County (21.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In James City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Craven County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Craven County, James City ranks 5 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 473 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in James City
| Vehicles available | James City | Craven County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.7 points) | 6.3% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.3% (±8.1 points) | 31.4% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.4% (±8.0 points) | 39.9% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.3% (±8.8 points) | 22.3% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In James City, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Craven County (6.3%).
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 James City
| James City | Craven County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±5.3 points) | 7.5% (±1.1 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±4.9 points) | 93.3% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.9% (±5.3 points) | 85.6% (±1.6 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In James City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Craven County (85.6%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near James City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| James City | — | 21.7 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Fairfield Harbour | 2.8 mi | 33.4 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Brices Creek | 4.8 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| New Bern | 5.5 mi | 18.8 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeton | 5.8 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Trent Woods | 5.9 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Neuse Forest | 6.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| River Bend | 8.7 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Arapahoe | 9.9 mi | 27.6 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Trent Woods, NC (17.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairfield Harbour, NC (33.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Craven County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherry Branch | 51.8 minutes (±13.0) |
| 2 | Dover | 34.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 3 | Fairfield Harbour | 33.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Vanceboro | 28.8 minutes (±5.4) |
| 5 | James City | 21.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Brices Creek | 21.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 7 | Cove City | 21.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 8 | Bridgeton | 20.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Neuse Forest | 20.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | New Bern | 18.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 | Havelock | 18.2 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Craven County, ranked from highest to lowest.
James City is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 James City
How long is the average commute in James City?
Workers who live in James City, NC take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in James City without a car?
2.0% of households in James City have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in James City?
8.4% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in James City worked from home, and 90.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — James City CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — James City CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — James City CDP, 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 James City CDP, North Carolina (place:34260, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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