How long is the commute from Karnes City, TX?
Workers who live in Karnes City, TX take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
0.4% work from home.
10.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.8 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.4%
- Households without a car
- 10.7%
How people in Karnes City get to work
| Means of transportation | Karnes City | Karnes County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.9% (±12.4 points) | 75.1% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.3% (±11.9 points) | 11.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 4.7% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.9% (±4.4 points) | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.4% (±1.3 points) | 4.6% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Karnes City, the average commute is not measurably different from Karnes County (20.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Karnes City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Karnes County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Karnes County, Karnes City ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1211 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Karnes City
| Vehicles available | Karnes City | Karnes County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% (±8.2 points) | 9.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.4% (±13.2 points) | 33.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% (±12.8 points) | 34.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.8% (±8.6 points) | 22.1% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Karnes City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Karnes County (9.8%).
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 Karnes City
| Karnes City | Karnes County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.4% (±1.3 points) | 4.6% (±1.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.0% (±9.1 points) | 88.4% (±3.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 74.3% (±9.3 points) | 70.6% (±5.2 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Karnes City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Karnes County (70.6%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Karnes City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnes City | — | 18.8 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Kenedy | 6.0 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Falls City | 9.9 mi | 21.9 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Runge | 11 mi | 23.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Poth | 17 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Nordheim | 18 mi | 30.5 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
| Floresville | 24 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Stockdale | 25 mi | 36.1 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Yorktown | 25 mi | 40.5 minutes (±15.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nordheim, TX (30.5 minutes), Floresville, TX (27.0 minutes), Stockdale, TX (36.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Karnes County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Runge | 23.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 2 | Falls City | 21.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 3 | Karnes City | 18.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Kenedy | 16.9 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 Karnes City
How long is the average commute in Karnes City?
Workers who live in Karnes City, TX take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Karnes City without a car?
10.7% of households in Karnes City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Karnes City?
0.4% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Karnes City worked from home, and 74.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Karnes City city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Karnes City city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Karnes City city, Texas
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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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