How long is the commute from Oxford, NC?
Workers who live in Oxford, NC take an average of 29.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
7.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.2 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.9%
How people in Oxford get to work
| Means of transportation | Oxford | Granville County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.5% (±4.6 points) | 78.8% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.3% (±2.1 points) | 6.3% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±3.9 points) | 13.9% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Oxford, the average commute is not measurably different from Granville County (30.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oxford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Granville County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Granville County, Oxford ranks 3 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 149 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oxford
| Vehicles available | Oxford | Granville County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% (±3.2 points) | 3.6% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% (±6.5 points) | 23.7% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±5.9 points) | 36.8% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.0% (±4.9 points) | 36.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Oxford, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Granville County (3.6%).
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 Oxford
| Oxford | Granville County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±3.9 points) | 13.9% (±1.8 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% (±3.2 points) | 94.6% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.6% (±3.9 points) | 88.1% (±1.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Oxford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Granville County (88.1%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oxford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | — | 29.2 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Stovall | 8.3 mi | 29.1 minutes (±11.7) | Not measurably different |
| Henderson | 9.6 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Kittrell | 11 mi | 28.1 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Stem | 12 mi | 30.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Creedmoor | 15 mi | 31.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Butner | 16 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Franklinton | 17 mi | 33.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Virgilina | 19 mi | 34.2 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Henderson, NC (20.8 minutes), Butner, NC (24.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Granville County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creedmoor | 31.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 2 | Stem | 30.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 | Oxford | 29.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Stovall | 29.1 minutes (±11.7) |
| 5 | Butner | 24.1 minutes (±2.1) |
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 Oxford
How long is the average commute in Oxford?
Workers who live in Oxford, NC take an average of 29.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oxford without a car?
7.9% of households in Oxford have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oxford?
8.4% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Oxford worked from home, and 83.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford city, North Carolina
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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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