How long is the commute from Kings Mountain, NC?
Workers who live in Kings Mountain, NC take an average of 25.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.2 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in Kings Mountain get to work
| Means of transportation | Kings Mountain | Cleveland County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.1% (±4.9 points) | 82.2% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±2.9 points) | 9.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±3.9 points) | 6.8% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Kings Mountain, the average commute is not measurably different from Cleveland County (25.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kings Mountain, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cleveland County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cleveland County, Kings Mountain ranks 8 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 302 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kings Mountain
| Vehicles available | Kings Mountain | Cleveland County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±3.4 points) | 5.0% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% (±6.7 points) | 29.2% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% (±7.3 points) | 33.4% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.4% (±6.4 points) | 32.4% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Kings Mountain, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Cleveland County (5.0%).
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 Kings Mountain
| Kings Mountain | Cleveland County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±3.9 points) | 6.8% (±1.1 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% (±5.0 points) | 91.3% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.2% (±5.8 points) | 85.0% (±1.6 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Kings Mountain, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cleveland County (85.0%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kings Mountain
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Mountain | — | 25.2 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Bessemer City | 5.1 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Grover | 7.5 mi | 33.5 minutes (±14.8) | Not measurably different |
| Gastonia | 9.3 mi | 26.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Patterson Springs | 9.4 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Waco | 9.8 mi | 44.1 minutes (±11.2) | Higher |
| Cherryville | 10 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Earl | 11 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.8) | Lower |
| Dallas | 11 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Earl, NC (18.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Waco, NC (44.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cleveland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Belwood | 38.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | Grover | 33.5 minutes (±14.8) |
| 4 | Casar | 31.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Lawndale | 28.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 6 | Kingstown | 27.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 7 | Fallston | 25.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | Kings Mountain | 25.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 9 | Polkville | 24.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 | Patterson Springs | 23.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 11 | Boiling Springs | 23.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 12 | Lattimore | 22.9 minutes (±6.1) |
| 13 | Mooresboro | 22.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 14 | Shelby | 20.2 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Cleveland 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 Kings Mountain
How long is the average commute in Kings Mountain?
Workers who live in Kings Mountain, NC take an average of 25.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kings Mountain without a car?
9.0% of households in Kings Mountain have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kings Mountain?
7.2% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Kings Mountain worked from home, and 81.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kings Mountain city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kings Mountain city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kings Mountain 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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Figures last updated on .
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