How long is the commute from Polkton, NC?
Workers who live in Polkton, NC take an average of 30.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
12.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.7 minutes (±8.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 12.0%
How people in Polkton get to work
| Means of transportation | Polkton | Anson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.3% (±14.8 points) | 73.8% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.0% (±11.7 points) | 16.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±4.9 points) | 8.9% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Polkton, the average commute is not measurably different from Anson County (29.4 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 Polkton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Anson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Anson County, Polkton ranks 2 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 115 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Polkton
| Vehicles available | Polkton | Anson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.0% (±11.3 points) | 9.4% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% (±12.2 points) | 29.5% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 19.5% (±9.9 points) | 28.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.5% (±14.2 points) | 32.5% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Polkton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Anson County (9.4%).
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 Polkton
| Polkton | Anson County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±4.9 points) | 8.9% (±2.7 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±8.0 points) | 90.6% (±2.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±7.7 points) | 85.4% (±2.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Polkton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Anson County (85.4%).
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 Polkton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polkton | — | 30.7 minutes (±8.9) | — |
| Peachland | 4.0 mi | 27.5 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wadesboro | 7.4 mi | 30.7 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ansonville | 8.5 mi | 27.6 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Marshville | 9.8 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lilesville | 12 mi | 29.2 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wingate | 14 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Morven | 15 mi | 30.9 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Croghan | 16 mi | 31.0 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Anson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morven | 30.9 minutes (±8.0) |
| 2 (tie) | Polkton | 30.7 minutes (±8.9) |
| 2 (tie) | Wadesboro | 30.7 minutes (±7.1) |
| 4 | Lilesville | 29.2 minutes (±7.2) |
| 5 | Ansonville | 27.6 minutes (±9.2) |
| 6 | Peachland | 27.5 minutes (±6.2) |
| 7 | McFarlan | 16.5 minutes (±3.7) |
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 Polkton
How long is the average commute in Polkton?
Workers who live in Polkton, NC take an average of 30.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Polkton without a car?
12.0% of households in Polkton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Polkton?
4.6% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Polkton worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polkton town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polkton town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polkton 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 Polkton town, North Carolina (place:53140, 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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