How long is the commute from Southport, NC?
Workers who live in Southport, NC take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
21.3% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Southport get to work
| Means of transportation | Southport | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.7% (±9.5 points) | 74.5% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±3.3 points) | 7.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±3.1 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.8% (±2.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.3% (±8.1 points) | 14.7% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Southport, the average commute is not measurably different from Brunswick County (25.7 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 Southport, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brunswick County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Brunswick County, Southport ranks 9 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 369 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Southport
| Vehicles available | Southport | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.7 points) | 2.4% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% (±6.4 points) | 29.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.1% (±10.1 points) | 46.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.5% (±7.4 points) | 21.6% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Southport, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Brunswick County (2.4%).
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 Southport
| Southport | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.3% (±8.1 points) | 14.7% (±1.3 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±3.8 points) | 96.6% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±4.6 points) | 93.3% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Southport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Brunswick County (93.3%).
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 Southport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | — | 23.9 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Caswell Beach | 3.0 mi | 20.2 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bald Head Island | 4.9 mi | 29.4 minutes (±15.1) | Not measurably different |
| St. James | 5.3 mi | 50.3 minutes (±19.4) | Higher |
| Oak Island | 6.5 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kure Beach | 7.4 mi | 30.8 minutes (±10.9) | Not measurably different |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 8.5 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Carolina Beach | 9.7 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sea Breeze | 11 mi | 25.2 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. James, NC (50.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brunswick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sandy Creek | 33.0 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Bald Head Island | 29.4 minutes (±15.1) |
| 5 | Bolivia | 28.8 minutes (±6.8) |
| 6 | Navassa | 27.2 minutes (±7.2) |
| 7 | Belville | 25.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | Leland | 24.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 9 | Southport | 23.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 10 | Oak Island | 23.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Boiling Spring Lakes | 23.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Shallotte | 23.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Holden Beach | 23.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 14 | Ocean Isle Beach | 22.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 15 | Carolina Shores | 22.2 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Brunswick 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 Southport
How long is the average commute in Southport?
Workers who live in Southport, NC take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Southport without a car?
2.6% of households in Southport have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Southport?
21.3% (±8.1 points) of workers who live in Southport worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southport city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southport city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southport 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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