How long is the commute from Wilson, NC?
Workers who live in Wilson, NC take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
7.4% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Wilson get to work
| Means of transportation | Wilson | Wilson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.9% (±3.1 points) | 79.5% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±2.5 points) | 9.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.4% (±1.5 points) | 7.7% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Wilson, the average commute is not measurably different from Wilson 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 Wilson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wilson County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wilson County, Wilson ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 490 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wilson
| Vehicles available | Wilson | Wilson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±1.9 points) | 7.0% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.9% (±2.9 points) | 31.8% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±3.0 points) | 37.1% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.4% (±2.1 points) | 24.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Wilson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wilson County (7.0%).
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 Wilson
| Wilson | Wilson County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.4% (±1.5 points) | 7.7% (±1.1 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.1% (±2.0 points) | 88.1% (±1.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±2.2 points) | 85.7% (±1.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wilson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wilson County (85.7%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wilson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | — | 21.3 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Elm City | 6.5 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Black Creek | 6.5 mi | 38.2 minutes (±11.6) | Higher |
| Lucama | 7.4 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sims | 7.5 mi | 42.3 minutes (±10.9) | Higher |
| Saratoga | 10 mi | 20.6 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Stantonsburg | 11 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Bailey | 11 mi | 26.5 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpsburg | 11 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Elm City, NC (27.9 minutes), Black Creek, NC (38.2 minutes), Sims, NC (42.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wilson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sims | 42.3 minutes (±10.9) |
| 2 | Black Creek | 38.2 minutes (±11.6) |
| 3 | Elm City | 27.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Stantonsburg | 26.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Lucama | 22.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 | Wilson | 21.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 7 | Saratoga | 20.6 minutes (±5.2) |
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
How long is the average commute in Wilson?
Workers who live in Wilson, NC take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wilson without a car?
8.6% of households in Wilson have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wilson?
7.4% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Wilson worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilson city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilson city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilson city, North Carolina
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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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