How long is the commute from Rocky Mount, NC?
Workers who live in Rocky Mount, NC take an average of 20.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
8.6% work from home.
12.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.6 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Households without a car
- 12.0%
How people in Rocky Mount get to work
| Means of transportation | Rocky Mount | Nash County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.0% (±2.9 points) | 80.6% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±1.8 points) | 6.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% (±1.7 points) | 10.6% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Rocky Mount, the average commute is lower than in Nash County (23.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rocky Mount, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nash County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nash County, Rocky Mount ranks 10 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 515 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rocky Mount
| Vehicles available | Rocky Mount | Nash County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.0% (±2.0 points) | 6.9% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% (±2.8 points) | 30.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% (±2.9 points) | 31.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.5% (±1.9 points) | 31.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Rocky Mount, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Nash County (6.9%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rocky Mount
| Rocky Mount | Nash County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.6% (±1.7 points) | 10.6% (±1.3 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% (±1.8 points) | 92.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.7% (±2.7 points) | 84.7% (±1.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rocky Mount, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Nash County (84.7%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rocky Mount
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount | — | 20.6 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Dortches | 4.0 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpsburg | 7.2 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Nashville | 8.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Red Oak | 8.3 mi | 22.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Whitakers | 11 mi | 31.8 minutes (±12.6) | Not measurably different |
| Elm City | 12 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Leggett | 13 mi | 15.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Momeyer | 13 mi | 22.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sharpsburg, NC (28.5 minutes), Elm City, NC (27.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nash County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Middlesex | 28.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Bailey | 26.5 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Nashville | 23.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 7 | Castalia | 23.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 | Momeyer | 22.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Red Oak | 22.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 10 | Rocky Mount | 20.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 | Dortches | 20.3 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Nash County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Rocky Mount
How long is the average commute in Rocky Mount?
Workers who live in Rocky Mount, NC take an average of 20.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rocky Mount without a car?
12.0% of households in Rocky Mount have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rocky Mount?
8.6% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Rocky Mount worked from home, and 80.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Mount city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Mount city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Mount 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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