How long is the commute from Northwest, NC?
Workers who live in Northwest, NC take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
14.4% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.9 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Northwest get to work
| Means of transportation | Northwest | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.1% (±15.1 points) | 74.5% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±3.3 points) | 7.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.5 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±10.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±3.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.4% (±14.6 points) | 14.7% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Northwest, the average commute is lower than in Brunswick County (25.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Northwest, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brunswick County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Brunswick County, Northwest ranks 16 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 506 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Northwest
| Vehicles available | Northwest | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 2.4% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% (±14.8 points) | 29.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% (±12.5 points) | 46.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±9.6 points) | 21.6% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Northwest, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Brunswick County (2.4%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Northwest
| Northwest | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.4% (±14.6 points) | 14.7% (±1.3 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.9% (±8.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.7% (±9.6 points) | 93.3% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Northwest, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Brunswick County (93.3%).
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 Northwest
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest | — | 20.9 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Sandy Creek | 2.5 mi | 33.0 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Navassa | 6.5 mi | 27.2 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Leland | 9.1 mi | 24.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sandyfield | 9.7 mi | 33.8 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Belville | 11 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| East Arcadia | 11 mi | 24.4 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wrightsboro | 12 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Skippers Corner | 13 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sandy Creek, NC (33.0 minutes), Sandyfield, NC (33.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brunswick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Oak Island | 23.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Boiling Spring Lakes | 23.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Shallotte | 23.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Holden Beach | 23.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 14 | Ocean Isle Beach | 22.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 15 | Carolina Shores | 22.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Northwest | 20.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 17 | Caswell Beach | 20.2 minutes (±7.8) |
| 18 | Sunset Beach | 19.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 19 | Calabash | 18.4 minutes (±5.2) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Brunswick 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 Northwest
How long is the average commute in Northwest?
Workers who live in Northwest, NC take an average of 20.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Northwest without a car?
1.5% of households in Northwest have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Northwest?
14.4% (±14.6 points) of workers who live in Northwest worked from home, and 81.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northwest city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northwest city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northwest city, 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 Northwest city, North Carolina (place:47860, 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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