How long is the commute from Spruce Pine, NC?
Workers who live in Spruce Pine, NC take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.9% work from home.
9.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.5%
How people in Spruce Pine get to work
| Means of transportation | Spruce Pine | Mitchell County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.6% (±8.2 points) | 79.0% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.5% (±8.2 points) | 10.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% (±4.0 points) | 7.2% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Spruce Pine, the average commute is not measurably different from Mitchell County (24.4 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 Spruce Pine, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mitchell County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 478 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Spruce Pine
| Vehicles available | Spruce Pine | Mitchell County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% (±5.4 points) | 8.1% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% (±8.2 points) | 28.4% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.1% (±7.3 points) | 33.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.6% (±7.8 points) | 30.4% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Spruce Pine, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mitchell County (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Spruce Pine
| Spruce Pine | Mitchell County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.9% (±4.0 points) | 7.2% (±2.5 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% (±5.4 points) | 89.6% (±2.4 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.1% (±6.7 points) | 82.4% (±3.2 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Spruce Pine, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mitchell County (82.4%).
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 Spruce Pine
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Pine | — | 21.7 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Bakersville | 8.6 mi | 14.3 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Burnsville | 13 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Newland | 14 mi | 19.9 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Nebo | 16 mi | 27.2 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Marion | 17 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Park | 18 mi | 25.2 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| West Marion | 18 mi | 19.2 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Mountain | 19 mi | 17.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
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 Spruce Pine
How long is the average commute in Spruce Pine?
Workers who live in Spruce Pine, NC take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Spruce Pine without a car?
9.5% of households in Spruce Pine have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Spruce Pine?
3.9% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Spruce Pine worked from home, and 85.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spruce Pine town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spruce Pine town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine town, North Carolina (place:64260, 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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