How long is the commute from Kernersville, NC?
Workers who live in Kernersville, NC take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
12.6% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Kernersville get to work
| Means of transportation | Kernersville | Forsyth County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.7% (±2.5 points) | 73.7% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±1.7 points) | 8.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.6% (±2.1 points) | 14.5% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Kernersville, the average commute is not measurably different from Forsyth County (22.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kernersville, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Forsyth County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Forsyth County, Kernersville ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 431 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kernersville
| Vehicles available | Kernersville | Forsyth County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±1.1 points) | 6.2% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% (±3.5 points) | 34.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±4.2 points) | 36.4% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.4% (±3.4 points) | 22.5% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Kernersville, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Forsyth County (6.2%).
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 Kernersville
| Kernersville | Forsyth County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.6% (±2.1 points) | 14.5% (±0.7 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.4 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±1.9 points) | 90.2% (±0.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Kernersville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Forsyth County (90.2%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kernersville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kernersville | — | 22.6 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Walkertown | 5.7 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Ridge | 6.9 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wallburg | 8.0 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| High Point | 9.4 mi | 20.7 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Winston-Salem | 10.0 mi | 21.5 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stokesdale | 10 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Jamestown | 11 mi | 13.4 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Midway | 12 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: High Point, NC (20.7 minutes), Jamestown, NC (13.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Forsyth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rural Hall | 34.8 minutes (±8.3) |
| 2 | Bethania | 32.8 minutes (±9.3) |
| 3 | Lewisville | 25.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Walkertown | 23.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Kernersville | 22.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 6 | Clemmons | 22.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 7 | Winston-Salem | 21.5 minutes (±0.7) |
| 8 | Tobaccoville | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) |
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 Kernersville
How long is the average commute in Kernersville?
Workers who live in Kernersville, NC take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kernersville without a car?
3.9% of households in Kernersville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kernersville?
12.6% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Kernersville worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kernersville town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kernersville town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kernersville 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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