How long is the commute from Tarboro, NC?
Workers who live in Tarboro, NC take an average of 20.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
11.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.8 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 11.9%
How people in Tarboro get to work
| Means of transportation | Tarboro | Edgecombe County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.9% (±5.9 points) | 78.7% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±3.1 points) | 8.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±2.6 points) | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±4.5 points) | 8.3% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Tarboro, the average commute is not measurably different from Edgecombe County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tarboro, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Edgecombe County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Edgecombe County, Tarboro ranks 4 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 508 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tarboro
| Vehicles available | Tarboro | Edgecombe County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.9% (±4.0 points) | 10.0% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% (±5.9 points) | 30.1% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.6% (±4.8 points) | 32.3% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.8% (±5.1 points) | 27.6% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Tarboro, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Edgecombe County (10.0%).
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 Tarboro
| Tarboro | Edgecombe County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±4.5 points) | 8.3% (±1.8 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.3% (±3.9 points) | 88.0% (±1.8 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.2% (±5.4 points) | 80.0% (±2.4 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Tarboro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Edgecombe County (80.0%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Tarboro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarboro | — | 20.8 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Princeville | 2.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±12.0) | Not measurably different |
| Leggett | 6.0 mi | 15.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Speed | 7.7 mi | 19.8 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Conetoe | 8.2 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pinetops | 9.1 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bethel | 12 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Macclesfield | 12 mi | 28.0 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hobgood | 12 mi | 36.2 minutes (±9.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hobgood, NC (36.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Edgecombe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macclesfield | 28.0 minutes (±8.0) |
| 2 | Princeville | 24.8 minutes (±12.0) |
| 3 | Conetoe | 24.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Tarboro | 20.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | Speed | 19.8 minutes (±6.5) |
| 6 | Pinetops | 19.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 | Leggett | 15.0 minutes (±5.7) |
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 Tarboro
How long is the average commute in Tarboro?
Workers who live in Tarboro, NC take an average of 20.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tarboro without a car?
11.9% of households in Tarboro have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tarboro?
10.9% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Tarboro worked from home, and 80.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tarboro town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tarboro town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tarboro 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 Tarboro town, North Carolina (place:66700, 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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