How long is the commute from Morehead City, NC?
Workers who live in Morehead City, NC take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
12.1% work from home.
10.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Households without a car
- 10.5%
How people in Morehead City get to work
| Means of transportation | Morehead City | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.9% (±4.1 points) | 78.3% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±1.7 points) | 6.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.1% (±3.5 points) | 12.6% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Morehead City, the average commute is lower than in Carteret County (23.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Morehead City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carteret County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Carteret County, Morehead City ranks 13 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 596 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Morehead City
| Vehicles available | Morehead City | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% (±3.3 points) | 3.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% (±5.0 points) | 30.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±4.8 points) | 41.3% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.1% (±3.3 points) | 24.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Morehead City, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Carteret County (3.7%).
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 Morehead City
| Morehead City | Carteret County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.1% (±3.5 points) | 12.6% (±1.3 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±2.6 points) | 97.3% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.8% (±3.6 points) | 93.4% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Morehead City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Carteret County (93.4%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Morehead City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead City | — | 18.1 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Atlantic Beach | 1.8 mi | 21.0 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Beaufort | 5.0 mi | 20.2 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Brandywine Bay | 5.2 mi | 48.1 minutes (±38.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 5.7 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Newport | 8.5 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Beach | 9.5 mi | 22.8 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Broad Creek | 10 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Harkers Island | 11 mi | 30.4 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pine Knoll Shores, NC (26.1 minutes), Broad Creek, NC (21.9 minutes), Harkers Island, NC (30.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carteret County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Cape Carteret | 25.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 | Indian Beach | 22.8 minutes (±9.7) |
| 9 | Broad Creek | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Bogue | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 11 | Atlantic Beach | 21.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 12 | Beaufort | 20.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 13 (tie) | Morehead City | 18.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 (tie) | Newport | 18.1 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Carteret 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 Morehead City
How long is the average commute in Morehead City?
Workers who live in Morehead City, NC take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Morehead City without a car?
10.5% of households in Morehead City have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Morehead City?
12.1% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Morehead City worked from home, and 87.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morehead City town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morehead City town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morehead City 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 Morehead City town, North Carolina (place:44320, in state:37).
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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