How long is the commute from Rockwell, NC?
Workers who live in Rockwell, NC take an average of 25.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
13.1% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.5 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Rockwell get to work
| Means of transportation | Rockwell | Rowan County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.1% (±7.5 points) | 78.0% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±4.0 points) | 10.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±2.1 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.1% (±6.9 points) | 8.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Rockwell, the average commute is not measurably different from Rowan County (26.2 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 Rockwell, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rowan 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 Rowan County, Rockwell ranks 7 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 293 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rockwell
| Vehicles available | Rockwell | Rowan County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±2.3 points) | 6.5% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% (±12.0 points) | 26.0% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.4% (±11.1 points) | 36.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.1% (±7.1 points) | 31.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Rockwell, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Rowan County (6.5%).
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 Rockwell
| Rockwell | Rowan County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.1% (±6.9 points) | 8.4% (±0.9 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.9 points) | 94.3% (±0.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.0% (±1.6 points) | 90.2% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rockwell, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Rowan County (90.2%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rockwell
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell | — | 25.5 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Faith | 3.8 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Granite Quarry | 4.7 mi | 39.1 minutes (±14.3) | Not measurably different |
| Misenheimer | 8.7 mi | 13.5 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| East Spencer | 8.8 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Salisbury | 9.1 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| China Grove | 9.4 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Southmont | 10 mi | 30.1 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Richfield | 10 mi | 23.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Misenheimer, NC (13.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rowan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granite Quarry | 39.1 minutes (±14.3) |
| 2 | Spencer | 32.0 minutes (±9.4) |
| 3 | Cleveland | 29.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 4 | China Grove | 29.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Landis | 27.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Faith | 25.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 7 | Rockwell | 25.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 8 | Enochville | 24.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 9 | East Spencer | 22.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Salisbury | 21.8 minutes (±1.7) |
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 Rockwell
How long is the average commute in Rockwell?
Workers who live in Rockwell, NC take an average of 25.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rockwell without a car?
1.9% of households in Rockwell have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rockwell?
13.1% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Rockwell worked from home, and 98.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockwell town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockwell town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockwell 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 Rockwell town, North Carolina (place:57340, 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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