How long is the commute from Sawmills, NC?
Workers who live in Sawmills, NC take an average of 23.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.0 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Sawmills get to work
| Means of transportation | Sawmills | Caldwell County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.3% (±7.1 points) | 81.6% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±5.2 points) | 9.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±4.6 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±4.6 points) | 7.1% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Sawmills, the average commute is lower than in Caldwell County (25.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sawmills, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Caldwell County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Caldwell County, Sawmills ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 418 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sawmills
| Vehicles available | Sawmills | Caldwell County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±2.3 points) | 4.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% (±8.8 points) | 30.6% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±9.0 points) | 36.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.7% (±8.2 points) | 28.8% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Sawmills, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Caldwell County (4.7%).
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 Sawmills
| Sawmills | Caldwell County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±4.6 points) | 7.1% (±1.4 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±5.5 points) | 89.0% (±1.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±5.5 points) | 86.4% (±1.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sawmills, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Caldwell County (86.4%).
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 Sawmills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawmills | — | 23.0 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Hudson | 2.2 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Granite Falls | 3.2 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cajah's Mountain | 4.1 mi | 26.8 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rhodhiss | 4.4 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Connelly Springs | 4.5 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rutherford College | 5.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Icard | 6.4 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Northlakes | 6.6 mi | 18.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Northlakes, NC (18.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Caldwell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gamewell | 39.7 minutes (±16.4) |
| 2 | Cajah's Mountain | 26.8 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Lenoir | 24.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 4 | Granite Falls | 24.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | Sawmills | 23.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 | Hudson | 22.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 | Northlakes | 18.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Cedar Rock | 16.9 minutes (±4.9) |
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 Sawmills
How long is the average commute in Sawmills?
Workers who live in Sawmills, NC take an average of 23.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sawmills without a car?
3.8% of households in Sawmills have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sawmills?
4.8% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Sawmills worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sawmills town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sawmills town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sawmills 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 Sawmills town, North Carolina (place:59540, 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 last updated on .
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