How long is the commute from Abilene, TX?
Workers who live in Abilene, TX take an average of 15.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.6 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in Abilene get to work
| Means of transportation | Abilene | Taylor County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.2% (±1.8 points) | 79.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±1.4 points) | 9.3% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±0.5 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±1.1 points) | 8.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Abilene, the average commute is lower than in Taylor County (17.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Abilene, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Taylor County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Taylor County, Abilene ranks 8 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1341 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Abilene
| Vehicles available | Abilene | Taylor County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±0.8 points) | 3.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±1.9 points) | 35.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% (±1.8 points) | 41.0% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.2% (±1.7 points) | 20.1% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Abilene, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Taylor County (3.8%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Abilene
| Abilene | Taylor County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±1.1 points) | 8.1% (±1.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±0.9 points) | 94.4% (±0.8 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±1.0 points) | 92.1% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Abilene, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Taylor County (92.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Abilene
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | — | 15.6 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Tye | 7.5 mi | 21.3 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Potosi | 8.8 mi | 29.6 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
| Hawley | 11 mi | 21.9 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Buffalo Gap | 13 mi | 32.1 minutes (±9.5) | Higher |
| Clyde | 14 mi | 34.6 minutes (±10.6) | Higher |
| Merkel | 16 mi | 27.3 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Tuscola | 17 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Baird | 20 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tye, TX (21.3 minutes), Potosi, TX (29.6 minutes), Hawley, TX (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Taylor County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Buffalo Gap | 32.1 minutes (±9.5) |
| 3 | Potosi | 29.6 minutes (±8.9) |
| 4 | Trent | 27.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Merkel | 27.3 minutes (±6.1) |
| 6 | Tuscola | 26.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 7 | Tye | 21.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 8 | Abilene | 15.6 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Taylor 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 Abilene
How long is the average commute in Abilene?
Workers who live in Abilene, TX take an average of 15.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Abilene without a car?
4.4% of households in Abilene have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Abilene?
8.4% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Abilene worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abilene city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abilene city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abilene city, Texas
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 Abilene city, Texas (place:01000, in state:48).
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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