How long is the commute from Kilgore, TX?
Workers who live in Kilgore, TX take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Kilgore get to work
| Means of transportation | Kilgore | Gregg County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.2% (±5.2 points) | 81.8% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±3.6 points) | 8.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.4 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±1.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±2.9 points) | 7.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Kilgore, the average commute is not measurably different from Gregg County (21.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kilgore, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gregg County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Gregg County, Kilgore ranks 2 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 888 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kilgore
| Vehicles available | Kilgore | Gregg County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±2.6 points) | 4.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% (±5.4 points) | 34.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% (±6.2 points) | 41.0% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.9% (±4.8 points) | 19.8% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Kilgore, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Gregg County (4.6%).
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 Kilgore
| Kilgore | Gregg County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±2.9 points) | 7.2% (±1.0 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.4 points) | 95.1% (±0.7 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.3% (±5.3 points) | 88.5% (±1.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kilgore, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Gregg County (88.5%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kilgore
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgore | — | 24.0 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Liberty City | 6.2 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeport | 8.8 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| White Oak | 9.2 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| New London | 9.7 mi | 30.8 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Clarksville City | 9.8 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Longview | 10 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Overton | 11 mi | 30.4 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Warren City | 11 mi | 21.4 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: White Oak, TX (19.6 minutes), Clarksville City, TX (19.6 minutes), Longview, TX (20.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New London, TX (30.8 minutes), Overton, TX (30.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Gregg County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladewater | 24.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 2 (tie) | Kilgore | 24.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 2 (tie) | Lakeport | 24.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Liberty City | 22.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Warren City | 21.4 minutes (±7.3) |
| 6 | Longview | 20.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Clarksville City | 19.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 (tie) | White Oak | 19.6 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Gregg 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 Kilgore
How long is the average commute in Kilgore?
Workers who live in Kilgore, TX take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kilgore without a car?
5.0% of households in Kilgore have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kilgore?
5.6% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Kilgore worked from home, and 83.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kilgore city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kilgore city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kilgore 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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Figures last updated on .
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