How long is the commute from Marion, NC?
Workers who live in Marion, NC take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
2.6% work from home.
9.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Households without a car
- 9.7%
How people in Marion get to work
| Means of transportation | Marion | McDowell County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.3% (±6.1 points) | 83.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.6% (±5.6 points) | 8.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.6% (±2.8 points) | 6.0% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Marion, the average commute is not measurably different from McDowell County (24.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Marion, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McDowell County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McDowell County, Marion ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 474 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Marion
| Vehicles available | Marion | McDowell County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.7% (±4.9 points) | 6.2% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% (±6.9 points) | 26.4% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% (±7.6 points) | 38.2% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% (±5.3 points) | 29.2% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Marion, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McDowell County (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Marion
| Marion | McDowell County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.6% (±2.8 points) | 6.0% (±1.6 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.6% (±5.4 points) | 89.7% (±1.8 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.2% (±6.6 points) | 83.6% (±2.6 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Marion, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McDowell County (83.6%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Marion
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | — | 21.7 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| West Marion | 1.9 mi | 19.2 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Nebo | 5.6 mi | 27.2 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Old Fort | 10 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Alpine | 13 mi | 26.2 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Montreat | 17 mi | 13.2 minutes (±6.6) | Lower |
| Spruce Pine | 17 mi | 21.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Salem | 17 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Morganton | 17 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Montreat, NC (13.2 minutes), Morganton, NC (17.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McDowell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebo | 27.2 minutes (±8.2) |
| 2 | Old Fort | 24.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Marion | 21.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | West Marion | 19.2 minutes (±5.1) |
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 Marion
How long is the average commute in Marion?
Workers who live in Marion, NC take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Marion without a car?
9.7% of households in Marion have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Marion?
2.6% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Marion worked from home, and 79.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marion city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marion city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marion 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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