How long is the commute from Roanoke Rapids, NC?
Workers who live in Roanoke Rapids, NC take an average of 21.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
8.2% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.8 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in Roanoke Rapids get to work
| Means of transportation | Roanoke Rapids | Halifax County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±5.4 points) | 76.2% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% (±3.9 points) | 10.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.6% (±3.0 points) | 4.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.2% (±2.8 points) | 8.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Roanoke Rapids, the average commute is lower than in Halifax County (25.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Roanoke Rapids, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Halifax County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Halifax County, Roanoke Rapids ranks 6 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 468 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Roanoke Rapids
| Vehicles available | Roanoke Rapids | Halifax County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±3.1 points) | 9.1% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% (±5.6 points) | 31.1% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.3% (±4.0 points) | 31.9% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.0% (±5.1 points) | 27.9% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Roanoke Rapids, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Halifax County (9.1%).
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 Roanoke Rapids
| Roanoke Rapids | Halifax County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.2% (±2.8 points) | 8.4% (±1.8 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.3% (±3.5 points) | 86.2% (±1.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±3.6 points) | 75.4% (±2.2 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Roanoke Rapids, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Halifax County (75.4%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Roanoke Rapids
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Rapids | — | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Weldon | 2.5 mi | 23.7 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Gaston | 3.4 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| South Rosemary | 3.6 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Garysburg | 4.9 mi | 20.0 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Halifax | 8.9 mi | 21.6 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Seaboard | 12 mi | 32.5 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
| Jackson | 13 mi | 26.6 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Littleton | 15 mi | 27.1 minutes (±10.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Seaboard, NC (32.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Halifax County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland Neck | 38.1 minutes (±9.1) |
| 2 | Hobgood | 36.2 minutes (±9.9) |
| 3 | Enfield | 33.4 minutes (±10.8) |
| 4 | Littleton | 27.1 minutes (±10.7) |
| 5 | Weldon | 23.7 minutes (±8.8) |
| 6 | Roanoke Rapids | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 | Halifax | 21.6 minutes (±6.5) |
| 8 | South Rosemary | 21.2 minutes (±4.7) |
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 Roanoke Rapids
How long is the average commute in Roanoke Rapids?
Workers who live in Roanoke Rapids, NC take an average of 21.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Roanoke Rapids without a car?
6.8% of households in Roanoke Rapids have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Roanoke Rapids?
8.2% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Roanoke Rapids worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roanoke Rapids city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roanoke Rapids city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roanoke Rapids 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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