How long is the commute from Smithfield, NC?
Workers who live in Smithfield, NC take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
10.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 10.5%
How people in Smithfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Smithfield | Johnston County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.7% (±4.6 points) | 75.8% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±3.6 points) | 7.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±2.6 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±2.5 points) | 14.7% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Smithfield, the average commute is lower than in Johnston County (32.2 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 Smithfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Johnston County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Johnston County, Smithfield ranks 10 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 361 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Smithfield
| Vehicles available | Smithfield | Johnston County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% (±3.9 points) | 3.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% (±8.2 points) | 23.5% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.2% (±7.0 points) | 37.1% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.1% (±5.4 points) | 35.6% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Smithfield, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Johnston County (3.7%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Smithfield
| Smithfield | Johnston County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±2.5 points) | 14.7% (±1.2 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±3.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.1% (±4.9 points) | 89.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Smithfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Johnston County (89.4%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Smithfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield | — | 24.1 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Selma | 3.6 mi | 31.8 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Wilson's Mills | 4.3 mi | 31.2 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Pine Level | 6.0 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Four Oaks | 6.5 mi | 43.5 minutes (±8.7) | Higher |
| Micro | 8.8 mi | 26.8 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Clayton | 11 mi | 31.1 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Archer Lodge | 11 mi | 32.0 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Princeton | 11 mi | 30.1 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Selma, NC (31.8 minutes), Wilson's Mills, NC (31.2 minutes), Four Oaks, NC (43.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Johnston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Wilson's Mills | 31.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Clayton | 31.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Princeton | 30.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 7 | Benson | 29.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 8 | Kenly | 27.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Micro | 26.8 minutes (±7.6) |
| 10 | Smithfield | 24.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 | Pine Level | 21.1 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Johnston 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 Smithfield
How long is the average commute in Smithfield?
Workers who live in Smithfield, NC take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Smithfield without a car?
10.5% of households in Smithfield have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Smithfield?
6.1% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Smithfield worked from home, and 83.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield town, 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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