How long is the commute from Middlesex, NC?
Workers who live in Middlesex, NC take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
8.8% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Middlesex get to work
| Means of transportation | Middlesex | Nash County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.3% (±8.6 points) | 80.6% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% (±3.9 points) | 6.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±3.0 points) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.8% (±6.9 points) | 10.6% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Middlesex, the average commute is not measurably different from Nash County (23.7 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 Middlesex, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nash County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Nash County, Middlesex ranks 4 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 180 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Middlesex
| Vehicles available | Middlesex | Nash County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±5.6 points) | 6.9% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.1% (±10.5 points) | 30.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.9% (±10.7 points) | 31.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.0% (±8.6 points) | 31.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Middlesex, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nash County (6.9%).
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 Middlesex
| Middlesex | Nash County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.8% (±6.9 points) | 10.6% (±1.3 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.3% (±8.5 points) | 92.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.8% (±9.3 points) | 84.7% (±1.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Middlesex, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nash County (84.7%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Middlesex
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | — | 28.1 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Bailey | 5.2 mi | 26.5 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Zebulon | 6.7 mi | 33.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wendell | 8.2 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sims | 8.4 mi | 42.3 minutes (±10.9) | Higher |
| Archer Lodge | 12 mi | 32.0 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bunn | 12 mi | 23.4 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Hope | 12 mi | 29.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Royale | 12 mi | 36.6 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sims, NC (42.3 minutes), Lake Royale, NC (36.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nash County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitakers | 31.8 minutes (±12.6) |
| 2 | Spring Hope | 29.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Sharpsburg | 28.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | Middlesex | 28.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Bailey | 26.5 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Nashville | 23.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 7 | Castalia | 23.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 | Momeyer | 22.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Red Oak | 22.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 10 | Rocky Mount | 20.6 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Nash 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 Middlesex
How long is the average commute in Middlesex?
Workers who live in Middlesex, NC take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Middlesex without a car?
6.0% of households in Middlesex have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Middlesex?
8.8% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Middlesex worked from home, and 80.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlesex town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlesex town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlesex town, North Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Middlesex town, North Carolina (place:42700, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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