How long is the commute from Pampa, TX?
Workers who live in Pampa, TX take an average of 16.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.7 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Pampa get to work
| Means of transportation | Pampa | Gray County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.4% (±3.5 points) | 84.8% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±2.9 points) | 9.0% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±2.2 points) | 4.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Pampa, the average commute is not measurably different from Gray County (17.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pampa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gray County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Gray County, Pampa ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1307 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pampa
| Vehicles available | Pampa | Gray County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±1.7 points) | 4.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% (±4.4 points) | 33.4% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±3.9 points) | 36.4% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.0% (±3.5 points) | 26.0% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Pampa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Gray County (4.1%).
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 Pampa
| Pampa | Gray County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±2.2 points) | 4.1% (±2.0 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.3 points) | 96.2% (±1.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.9% (±2.3 points) | 87.9% (±2.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pampa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Gray County (87.9%).
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 Pampa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pampa | — | 16.7 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Lefors | 12 mi | 32.0 minutes (±9.8) | Higher |
| Skellytown | 12 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| White Deer | 14 mi | 28.0 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
| Miami | 21 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Groom | 25 mi | 33.0 minutes (±11.0) | Higher |
| Borger | 26 mi | 19.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Panhandle | 27 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mobeetie | 29 mi | 23.7 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lefors, TX (32.0 minutes), Skellytown, TX (25.7 minutes), White Deer, TX (28.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Gray County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lefors | 32.0 minutes (±9.8) |
| 2 | McLean | 27.6 minutes (±7.5) |
| 3 | Pampa | 16.7 minutes (±1.9) |
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 Pampa
How long is the average commute in Pampa?
Workers who live in Pampa, TX take an average of 16.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pampa without a car?
4.5% of households in Pampa have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pampa?
4.6% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Pampa worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pampa city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pampa city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pampa 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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