How long is the commute from Wilson's Mills, NC?

Name: Commute and cars in Wilson's Mills, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Wilson's Mills, NC take an average of 31.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

83.2% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

0.4% of workers walk to work.

10.3% work from home.

3.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 31.2 minutes (±5.5)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 10.3%
Households without a car: 3.2%

How people in Wilson's Mills get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Wilson's Mills	Johnston County	North Carolina	United States
Drove alone	83.2% (±8.0 points)	75.8%	71.5%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.5% (±6.8 points)	7.9%	8.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±3.7 points)	0.1%	0.7%	3.2%
Walked	0.4% (±0.6 points)	0.7%	1.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.6% (±1.0 points)	0.7%	1.5%	2.0%
Worked from home	10.3% (±5.4 points)	14.7%	16.3%	15.1%

In Wilson's Mills, the average commute is not measurably different from Johnston County (32.2 minutes).

It is also higher than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Wilson's Mills, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Johnston County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Johnston County, Wilson's Mills ranks 4 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 106 of 651.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Wilson's Mills

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Wilson's Mills	Johnston County	North Carolina	United States
No vehicle	3.2% (±3.9 points)	3.7%	5.3%	8.4%
1 vehicle	28.6% (±13.3 points)	23.5%	31.4%	33.1%
2 vehicles	36.3% (±11.7 points)	37.1%	38.0%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	31.9% (±14.2 points)	35.6%	25.2%	21.9%

In Wilson's Mills, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Johnston County (3.7%).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Wilson's Mills

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Wilson's Mills	Johnston County	North Carolina	United States
Workers working from home	10.3% (±5.4 points)	14.7% (±1.2 points)	16.3% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	98.5% (±1.7 points)	95.8% (±0.7 points)	94.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	95.3% (±4.0 points)	89.4% (±1.1 points)	90.1% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Wilson's Mills, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Johnston County (89.4%).

It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Wilson's Mills

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Wilson's Mills
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Wilson's Mills	—	31.2 minutes (±5.5)	—
Smithfield	4.3 mi	24.1 minutes (±3.5)	Lower
Selma	5.1 mi	31.8 minutes (±5.8)	Not measurably different
Archer Lodge	6.7 mi	32.0 minutes (±7.4)	Not measurably different
Clayton	6.8 mi	31.1 minutes (±2.3)	Not measurably different
Pine Level	8.6 mi	21.1 minutes (±4.6)	Lower
Micro	9.1 mi	26.8 minutes (±7.6)	Not measurably different
Four Oaks	10 mi	43.5 minutes (±8.7)	Higher
Kenly	13 mi	27.2 minutes (±5.1)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Smithfield, NC (24.1 minutes), Pine Level, NC (21.1 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Four Oaks, NC (43.5 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Johnston County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Four Oaks	43.5 minutes (±8.7)
2	Archer Lodge	32.0 minutes (±7.4)
3	Selma	31.8 minutes (±5.8)
4	Wilson's Mills	31.2 minutes (±5.5)
5	Clayton	31.1 minutes (±2.3)
6	Princeton	30.1 minutes (±7.0)
7	Benson	29.2 minutes (±4.9)
8	Kenly	27.2 minutes (±5.1)
9	Micro	26.8 minutes (±7.6)
10	Smithfield	24.1 minutes (±3.5)

Showing 10 of 11 places in Johnston 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 Wilson's Mills

How long is the average commute in Wilson's Mills?

Workers who live in Wilson's Mills, NC take an average of 31.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Wilson's Mills without a car?

3.2% of households in Wilson's Mills have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Wilson's Mills?

10.3% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Wilson's Mills worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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