How long is the commute from Troy, NC?
Workers who live in Troy, NC take an average of 25.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
7.4% work from home.
12.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.1 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Households without a car
- 12.5%
How people in Troy get to work
| Means of transportation | Troy | Montgomery County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.2% (±9.1 points) | 84.0% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±7.8 points) | 7.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.4% (±5.8 points) | 5.9% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Troy, the average commute is not measurably different from Montgomery County (27.1 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 Troy, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Montgomery County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Troy ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 310 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Troy
| Vehicles available | Troy | Montgomery County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.5% (±5.4 points) | 4.8% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% (±8.2 points) | 22.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% (±9.5 points) | 34.5% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.8% (±7.7 points) | 37.9% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Troy, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Montgomery County (4.8%).
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 Troy
| Troy | Montgomery County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.4% (±5.8 points) | 5.9% (±1.7 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.3% (±5.7 points) | 92.9% (±1.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.7% (±7.0 points) | 82.7% (±2.9 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Troy, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (82.7%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Troy
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | — | 25.1 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Biscoe | 6.3 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Star | 6.6 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Candor | 10 mi | 19.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Gilead | 12 mi | 24.6 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Badin | 13 mi | 24.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Seagrove | 14 mi | 24.0 minutes (±12.4) | Not measurably different |
| Norwood | 15 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Albemarle | 17 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.6) | 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.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 25.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 2 | Mount Gilead | 24.6 minutes (±8.3) |
| 3 | Biscoe | 19.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 4 | Star | 19.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Candor | 19.1 minutes (±4.9) |
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 Troy
How long is the average commute in Troy?
Workers who live in Troy, NC take an average of 25.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Troy without a car?
12.5% of households in Troy have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Troy?
7.4% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Troy worked from home, and 81.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Troy town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Troy town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Troy 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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