How long is the commute from Swansboro, NC?
Workers who live in Swansboro, NC take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
18.5% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.9 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Swansboro get to work
| Means of transportation | Swansboro | Onslow County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.4% (±10.1 points) | 65.7% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±9.5 points) | 12.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±5.3 points) | 6.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.5% (±7.7 points) | 12.8% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Swansboro, the average commute is not measurably different from Onslow County (22.4 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 Swansboro, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Onslow County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Onslow County, Swansboro ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 420 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Swansboro
| Vehicles available | Swansboro | Onslow County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±1.9 points) | 4.3% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% (±10.5 points) | 28.6% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.1% (±12.0 points) | 45.1% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±9.2 points) | 22.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Swansboro, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Onslow County (4.3%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Swansboro
| Swansboro | Onslow County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.5% (±7.7 points) | 12.8% (±1.0 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±2.3 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.9% (±2.8 points) | 92.8% (±1.1 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Swansboro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Onslow County (92.8%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Swansboro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansboro | — | 22.9 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Cedar Point | 3.0 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cape Carteret | 4.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Peletier | 4.3 mi | 30.2 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bogue | 6.0 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Emerald Isle | 6.2 mi | 28.6 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Piney Green | 11 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Broad Creek | 13 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Beach | 13 mi | 22.8 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Emerald Isle, NC (28.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Onslow County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Richlands | 34.6 minutes (±9.0) |
| 3 | Sneads Ferry | 33.8 minutes (±7.0) |
| 4 | Pumpkin Center | 33.4 minutes (±11.0) |
| 5 | Holly Ridge | 32.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 6 | Half Moon | 27.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Piney Green | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Swansboro | 22.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Jacksonville | 15.0 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Onslow 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 Swansboro
How long is the average commute in Swansboro?
Workers who live in Swansboro, NC take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Swansboro without a car?
1.5% of households in Swansboro have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Swansboro?
18.5% (±7.7 points) of workers who live in Swansboro worked from home, and 96.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swansboro town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swansboro town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swansboro 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 Swansboro town, North Carolina (place:66360, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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