How long is the commute from Lufkin, TX?
Workers who live in Lufkin, TX take an average of 17.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.2 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Lufkin get to work
| Means of transportation | Lufkin | Angelina County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.5% (±3.5 points) | 80.9% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±2.3 points) | 10.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±2.1 points) | 5.9% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Lufkin, the average commute is lower than in Angelina 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 Lufkin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Angelina County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Angelina County, Lufkin ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1281 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lufkin
| Vehicles available | Lufkin | Angelina County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±2.0 points) | 6.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.3% (±2.9 points) | 32.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±3.8 points) | 39.1% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.5% (±3.0 points) | 21.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Lufkin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Angelina County (6.3%).
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 Lufkin
| Lufkin | Angelina County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±2.1 points) | 5.9% (±1.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±1.7 points) | 93.8% (±1.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±1.8 points) | 90.7% (±1.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lufkin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Angelina County (90.7%).
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 Lufkin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufkin | — | 17.2 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Hudson | 3.3 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Burke | 6.4 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington | 9.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Diboll | 9.8 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wells | 17 mi | 22.1 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Nacogdoches | 21 mi | 15.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Zavalla | 22 mi | 28.1 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Corrigan | 23 mi | 24.4 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Huntington, TX (28.2 minutes), Zavalla, TX (28.1 minutes), Corrigan, TX (24.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Angelina County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntington | 28.2 minutes (±6.4) |
| 2 | Zavalla | 28.1 minutes (±6.2) |
| 3 | Hudson | 21.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 4 | Burke | 18.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Lufkin | 17.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 6 | Diboll | 17.0 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 Lufkin
How long is the average commute in Lufkin?
Workers who live in Lufkin, TX take an average of 17.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lufkin without a car?
8.5% of households in Lufkin have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lufkin?
6.9% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Lufkin worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lufkin city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lufkin city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lufkin 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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