How long is the commute from Brownwood, TX?
Workers who live in Brownwood, TX take an average of 14.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
3.6% work from home.
11.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.1 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Households without a car
- 11.0%
How people in Brownwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Brownwood | Brown County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.4% (±4.3 points) | 79.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% (±3.3 points) | 13.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±2.1 points) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.6% (±1.5 points) | 4.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Brownwood, the average commute is lower than in Brown County (18.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brownwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brown County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Brown County, Brownwood ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1361 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brownwood
| Vehicles available | Brownwood | Brown County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% (±3.0 points) | 6.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.1% (±4.6 points) | 35.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.9% (±4.5 points) | 35.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.0% (±2.8 points) | 22.1% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Brownwood, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Brown County (6.5%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brownwood
| Brownwood | Brown County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.6% (±1.5 points) | 4.7% (±1.0 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±2.5 points) | 92.5% (±1.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±3.2 points) | 87.3% (±1.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brownwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Brown County (87.3%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brownwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownwood | — | 14.1 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Early | 3.1 mi | 17.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bangs | 9.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Lake Brownwood | 10 mi | 38.4 minutes (±17.3) | Higher |
| Blanket | 13 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Santa Anna | 21 mi | 18.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mullin | 21 mi | 27.3 minutes (±9.1) | Higher |
| Comanche | 25 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Rising Star | 27 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bangs, TX (22.5 minutes), Lake Brownwood, TX (38.4 minutes), Blanket, TX (24.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brown County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Brownwood | 38.4 minutes (±17.3) |
| 2 | Blanket | 24.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Bangs | 22.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Early | 17.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Brownwood | 14.1 minutes (±2.0) |
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 Brownwood
How long is the average commute in Brownwood?
Workers who live in Brownwood, TX take an average of 14.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brownwood without a car?
11.0% of households in Brownwood have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brownwood?
3.6% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Brownwood worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownwood city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownwood city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownwood 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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