How long is the commute from Abernathy, TX?
Workers who live in Abernathy, TX take an average of 21.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
4.2% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.6 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Abernathy get to work
| Means of transportation | Abernathy | Hale County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.0% (±11.7 points) | 79.2% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.7% (±11.4 points) | 14.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±3.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.2% (±2.7 points) | 3.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Abernathy, the average commute is not measurably different from Hale County (19.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Abernathy, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hale County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hale County, Abernathy ranks 3 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1031 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Abernathy
| Vehicles available | Abernathy | Hale County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±3.2 points) | 6.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% (±10.9 points) | 33.2% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.7% (±9.8 points) | 37.1% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.1% (±13.7 points) | 23.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Abernathy, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hale County (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Abernathy
| Abernathy | Hale County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.2% (±2.7 points) | 3.1% (±1.2 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.1% (±6.7 points) | 92.0% (±2.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.4% (±8.2 points) | 81.5% (±2.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Abernathy, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hale County (81.5%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Abernathy
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abernathy | — | 21.6 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| New Deal | 6.5 mi | 18.9 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Shallowater | 12 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Idalou | 15 mi | 28.1 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| Petersburg | 15 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hale Center | 17 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Anton | 18 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Lubbock | 18 mi | 16.3 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Lorenzo | 21 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lubbock, TX (16.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Anton, TX (28.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hale County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petersburg | 25.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Edmonson | 22.0 minutes (±9.4) |
| 3 | Abernathy | 21.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Plainview | 18.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Hale Center | 17.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | Seth Ward | 17.5 minutes (±6.0) |
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 Abernathy
How long is the average commute in Abernathy?
Workers who live in Abernathy, TX take an average of 21.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Abernathy without a car?
4.1% of households in Abernathy have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Abernathy?
4.2% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Abernathy worked from home, and 82.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abernathy city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abernathy city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abernathy city, Texas
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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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