How long is the commute from Williamston, NC?
Workers who live in Williamston, NC take an average of 20.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
9.1% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
17.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.1 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 17.2%
How people in Williamston get to work
| Means of transportation | Williamston | Martin County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.4% (±9.0 points) | 75.9% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.3% (±9.3 points) | 14.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.1% (±6.3 points) | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±3.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±4.8 points) | 5.5% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Williamston, the average commute is lower than in Martin County (26.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Williamston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Martin County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Martin County, Williamston ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 540 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Williamston
| Vehicles available | Williamston | Martin County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.2% (±6.8 points) | 8.6% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.5% (±7.8 points) | 33.1% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.6% (±6.4 points) | 30.1% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.7% (±4.3 points) | 28.3% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Williamston, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Martin County (8.6%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Williamston
| Williamston | Martin County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±4.8 points) | 5.5% (±2.2 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±4.6 points) | 91.2% (±2.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.3% (±5.8 points) | 83.5% (±2.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Williamston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Martin County (83.5%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Williamston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamston | — | 20.1 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Everetts | 6.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bear Grass | 6.6 mi | 18.7 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Jamesville | 9.6 mi | 31.7 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Hamilton | 10 mi | 30.6 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Robersonville | 11 mi | 30.7 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
| Windsor | 12 mi | 17.7 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Parmele | 14 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Oak City | 16 mi | 36.6 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jamesville, NC (31.7 minutes), Hamilton, NC (30.6 minutes), Robersonville, NC (30.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Martin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak City | 36.6 minutes (±6.8) |
| 2 | Jamesville | 31.7 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 | Robersonville | 30.7 minutes (±8.0) |
| 4 | Hamilton | 30.6 minutes (±7.2) |
| 5 | Parmele | 21.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 6 | Everetts | 21.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 7 | Williamston | 20.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 8 | Bear Grass | 18.7 minutes (±6.5) |
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 Williamston
How long is the average commute in Williamston?
Workers who live in Williamston, NC take an average of 20.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Williamston without a car?
17.2% of households in Williamston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Williamston?
6.7% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Williamston worked from home, and 84.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamston town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamston town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamston 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 Williamston town, North Carolina (place:74220, 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 last updated on .
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