How long is the commute from Carthage, TX?
Workers who live in Carthage, TX take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
7.8% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Carthage get to work
| Means of transportation | Carthage | Panola County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.4% (±9.4 points) | 81.9% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.2% (±6.9 points) | 9.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% (±4.3 points) | 7.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Carthage, the average commute is lower than in Panola County (28.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carthage, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Panola County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Panola County, Carthage ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1184 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carthage
| Vehicles available | Carthage | Panola County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±4.0 points) | 5.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±8.0 points) | 32.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% (±8.9 points) | 36.0% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±6.3 points) | 26.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Carthage, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Panola County (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Carthage
| Carthage | Panola County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.8% (±4.3 points) | 7.1% (±2.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±4.0 points) | 89.2% (±2.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±4.4 points) | 85.0% (±2.5 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Carthage, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Panola County (85.0%).
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 Carthage
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage | — | 19.3 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Gary City | 8.8 mi | 34.3 minutes (±19.2) | Not measurably different |
| Beckville | 9.4 mi | 26.5 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Tenaha | 15 mi | 28.7 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Tatum | 16 mi | 32.4 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Timpson | 17 mi | 26.6 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Joaquin | 21 mi | 24.6 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Easton | 22 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Longstreet | 23 mi | 34.9 minutes (±9.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tenaha, TX (28.7 minutes), Tatum, TX (32.4 minutes), Timpson, TX (26.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Panola County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary City | 34.3 minutes (±19.2) |
| 2 | Beckville | 26.5 minutes (±9.3) |
| 3 | Carthage | 19.3 minutes (±3.7) |
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 Carthage
How long is the average commute in Carthage?
Workers who live in Carthage, TX take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carthage without a car?
5.4% of households in Carthage have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carthage?
7.8% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Carthage worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carthage city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carthage city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carthage 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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