How long is the commute from Morganton, NC?
Workers who live in Morganton, NC take an average of 17.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
10.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.7 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 10.7%
How people in Morganton get to work
| Means of transportation | Morganton | Burke County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.6% (±5.5 points) | 83.8% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.9% (±5.9 points) | 9.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±2.7 points) | 5.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Morganton, the average commute is lower than in Burke County (23.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Morganton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Burke County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Burke County, Morganton ranks 10 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 606 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Morganton
| Vehicles available | Morganton | Burke County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% (±3.2 points) | 4.8% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.8% (±4.9 points) | 28.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% (±5.0 points) | 33.7% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.4% (±3.2 points) | 32.6% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Morganton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Burke County (4.8%).
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 Morganton
| Morganton | Burke County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±2.7 points) | 5.4% (±0.8 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±1.9 points) | 91.0% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±2.6 points) | 84.7% (±1.6 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Morganton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Burke County (84.7%).
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 Morganton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morganton | — | 17.7 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Salem | 2.8 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Alpine | 4.7 mi | 26.2 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Drexel | 5.3 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Valdese | 7.2 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Rutherford College | 9.7 mi | 24.8 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Gamewell | 10 mi | 39.7 minutes (±16.4) | Higher |
| Connelly Springs | 11 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Cajah's Mountain | 12 mi | 26.8 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Glen Alpine, NC (26.2 minutes), Valdese, NC (26.5 minutes), Rutherford College, NC (24.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Burke County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Connelly Springs | 23.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 5 | Icard | 22.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Salem | 20.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Rhodhiss | 20.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | Drexel | 20.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Hildebran | 19.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 10 | Morganton | 17.7 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in Burke 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 Morganton
How long is the average commute in Morganton?
Workers who live in Morganton, NC take an average of 17.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Morganton without a car?
10.7% of households in Morganton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Morganton?
8.1% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Morganton worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morganton city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morganton city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morganton 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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