How long is the commute from Pilot Mountain, NC?
Workers who live in Pilot Mountain, NC take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Pilot Mountain get to work
| Means of transportation | Pilot Mountain | Surry County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.9% (±7.1 points) | 78.1% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±7.2 points) | 13.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±2.7 points) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±4.9 points) | 6.7% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Pilot Mountain, the average commute is not measurably different from Surry County (24.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pilot Mountain, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Surry County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Surry County, Pilot Mountain ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 265 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pilot Mountain
| Vehicles available | Pilot Mountain | Surry County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±3.2 points) | 4.8% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.8% (±9.7 points) | 27.4% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% (±8.3 points) | 32.7% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.8% (±6.1 points) | 35.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Pilot Mountain, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Surry County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pilot Mountain
| Pilot Mountain | Surry County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±4.9 points) | 6.7% (±0.9 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±4.8 points) | 91.6% (±1.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.3% (±5.8 points) | 86.0% (±1.4 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Pilot Mountain, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Surry County (86.0%).
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 Pilot Mountain
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Mountain | — | 26.1 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| King | 10.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Flat Rock (community) | 10 mi | 17.5 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Mount Airy | 12 mi | 17.8 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| East Bend | 12 mi | 31.2 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Tobaccoville | 13 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Dobson | 14 mi | 18.0 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Danbury | 15 mi | 27.2 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rural Hall | 15 mi | 34.8 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Flat Rock (community), NC (17.5 minutes), Mount Airy, NC (17.8 minutes), Tobaccoville, NC (21.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Surry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot Mountain | 26.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 2 | Elkin | 25.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Dobson | 18.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | Mount Airy | 17.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 5 | Flat Rock (community) | 17.5 minutes (±3.6) |
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 Pilot Mountain
How long is the average commute in Pilot Mountain?
Workers who live in Pilot Mountain, NC take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pilot Mountain without a car?
3.4% of households in Pilot Mountain have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pilot Mountain?
7.9% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Pilot Mountain worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pilot Mountain town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pilot Mountain town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pilot Mountain town, 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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