How long is the commute from Newbern, TN?
Workers who live in Newbern, TN take an average of 16.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.9 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Newbern get to work
| Means of transportation | Newbern | Dyer County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.4% (±9.4 points) | 88.6% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±5.0 points) | 5.0% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±2.6 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±6.7 points) | 4.9% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Newbern, the average commute is not measurably different from Dyer County (19.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Newbern, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dyer County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Dyer County, Newbern ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 391 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Newbern
| Vehicles available | Newbern | Dyer County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±3.1 points) | 6.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.7% (±9.8 points) | 37.8% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±11.1 points) | 38.4% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±6.3 points) | 17.0% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Newbern, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dyer County (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Newbern
| Newbern | Dyer County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±6.7 points) | 4.9% (±1.7 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.5% (±7.3 points) | 94.3% (±1.9 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.6% (±7.3 points) | 90.2% (±2.2 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Newbern, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dyer County (90.2%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (89.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Newbern
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbern | — | 16.9 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Trimble | 7.5 mi | 30.0 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Dyersburg | 7.7 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Yorkville | 8.6 mi | 26.1 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Obion | 11 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Friendship | 14 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Hornbeak | 15 mi | 29.4 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Kenton | 15 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Ridgely | 15 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Trimble, TN (30.0 minutes), Yorkville, TN (26.1 minutes), Obion, TN (26.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dyer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trimble | 30.0 minutes (±7.1) |
| 2 | Newbern | 16.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 3 | Dyersburg | 16.8 minutes (±2.8) |
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 Newbern
How long is the average commute in Newbern?
Workers who live in Newbern, TN take an average of 16.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Newbern without a car?
5.3% of households in Newbern have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Newbern?
7.9% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Newbern worked from home, and 88.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newbern town, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newbern town, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newbern town, Tennessee
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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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