How long is the commute from North Wilkesboro, NC?
Workers who live in North Wilkesboro, NC take an average of 14.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
16.3% work from home.
12.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.7 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Households without a car
- 12.7%
How people in North Wilkesboro get to work
| Means of transportation | North Wilkesboro | Wilkes County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.8% (±10.2 points) | 79.2% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±5.7 points) | 10.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±6.0 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±2.0 points) | 0.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.3% (±9.3 points) | 9.1% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In North Wilkesboro, the average commute is lower than in Wilkes County (25.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Wilkesboro, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wilkes County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wilkes County, North Wilkesboro ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 639 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Wilkesboro
| Vehicles available | North Wilkesboro | Wilkes County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.7% (±6.8 points) | 5.8% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.5% (±9.4 points) | 26.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.9% (±8.1 points) | 34.2% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.8% (±6.1 points) | 33.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In North Wilkesboro, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wilkes County (5.8%).
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 North Wilkesboro
| North Wilkesboro | Wilkes County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.3% (±9.3 points) | 9.1% (±1.6 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.3% (±4.8 points) | 90.8% (±1.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±4.1 points) | 88.1% (±1.6 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In North Wilkesboro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Wilkes County (88.1%).
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 North Wilkesboro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Wilkesboro | — | 14.7 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Fairplains | 1.6 mi | 24.9 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Wilkesboro | 3.0 mi | 18.9 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Cricket | 3.1 mi | 19.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mulberry | 3.9 mi | 21.8 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Moravian Falls | 5.2 mi | 22.4 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hays | 5.3 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Millers Creek | 5.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Ronda | 11 mi | 38.9 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairplains, NC (24.9 minutes), Mulberry, NC (21.8 minutes), Hays, NC (25.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wilkes County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Hays | 25.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Fairplains | 24.9 minutes (±6.6) |
| 5 | Moravian Falls | 22.4 minutes (±9.0) |
| 6 | Mulberry | 21.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 | Cricket | 19.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 8 | Wilkesboro | 18.9 minutes (±6.0) |
| 9 | North Wilkesboro | 14.7 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Wilkes 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 North Wilkesboro
How long is the average commute in North Wilkesboro?
Workers who live in North Wilkesboro, NC take an average of 14.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Wilkesboro without a car?
12.7% of households in North Wilkesboro have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Wilkesboro?
16.3% (±9.3 points) of workers who live in North Wilkesboro worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Wilkesboro town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Wilkesboro town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Wilkesboro 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 North Wilkesboro town, North Carolina (place:47880, 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 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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