How long is the commute from Kinston, NC?
Workers who live in Kinston, NC take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
3.3% work from home.
17.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Households without a car
- 17.0%
How people in Kinston get to work
| Means of transportation | Kinston | Lenoir County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.0% (±4.2 points) | 82.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.8% (±4.1 points) | 12.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.3% (±1.6 points) | 3.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Kinston, the average commute is lower than in Lenoir County (24.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kinston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lenoir County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lenoir County, Kinston ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 510 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kinston
| Vehicles available | Kinston | Lenoir County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.0% (±2.8 points) | 9.1% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.3% (±4.3 points) | 37.0% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.6% (±3.2 points) | 31.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.1% (±2.1 points) | 22.9% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Kinston, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lenoir County (9.1%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kinston
| Kinston | Lenoir County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.3% (±1.6 points) | 3.4% (±1.0 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% (±2.3 points) | 91.0% (±1.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.8% (±3.5 points) | 81.3% (±2.2 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Kinston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lenoir County (81.3%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kinston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinston | — | 20.7 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Dover | 9.9 mi | 34.4 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Hookerton | 10 mi | 20.3 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Grifton | 11 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| La Grange | 11 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Snow Hill | 13 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Creek | 16 mi | 26.7 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cove City | 17 mi | 21.0 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ayden | 17 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dover, NC (34.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lenoir County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Grange | 21.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Kinston | 20.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 3 | Pink Hill | 19.8 minutes (±3.9) |
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 Kinston
How long is the average commute in Kinston?
Workers who live in Kinston, NC take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kinston without a car?
17.0% of households in Kinston have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kinston?
3.3% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Kinston worked from home, and 77.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kinston city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kinston city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kinston city, North Carolina
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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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