How long is the commute from Laurinburg, NC?
Workers who live in Laurinburg, NC take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
15.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 15.5%
How people in Laurinburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Laurinburg | Scotland County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±3.4 points) | 82.9% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±2.7 points) | 9.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±3.0 points) | 5.6% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Laurinburg, the average commute is lower than in Scotland County (25.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Laurinburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Scotland County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Scotland County, Laurinburg ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 565 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Laurinburg
| Vehicles available | Laurinburg | Scotland County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.5% (±2.8 points) | 10.8% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% (±3.9 points) | 35.1% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.3% (±3.1 points) | 30.2% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.4% (±2.7 points) | 23.9% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Laurinburg, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Scotland County (10.8%).
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 Laurinburg
| Laurinburg | Scotland County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±3.0 points) | 5.6% (±1.5 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±2.1 points) | 92.6% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.5% (±2.6 points) | 87.3% (±1.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Laurinburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Scotland County (87.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Laurinburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurinburg | — | 19.2 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Maxton | 7.3 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Gibson | 7.4 mi | 25.8 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| McColl | 7.6 mi | 26.1 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Tatum | 10 mi | 17.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wagram | 11 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Clio | 13 mi | 47.9 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Bennettsville | 15 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Dobbins Heights | 16 mi | 25.0 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: McColl, SC (26.1 minutes), Wagram, NC (27.1 minutes), Clio, SC (47.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Scotland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wagram | 27.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 2 | Gibson | 25.8 minutes (±9.2) |
| 3 | Laurinburg | 19.2 minutes (±1.5) |
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 Laurinburg
How long is the average commute in Laurinburg?
Workers who live in Laurinburg, NC take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Laurinburg without a car?
15.5% of households in Laurinburg have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Laurinburg?
9.3% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Laurinburg worked from home, and 87.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurinburg city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurinburg city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurinburg 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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