How long is the commute from Terrell, TX?
Workers who live in Terrell, TX take an average of 27.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.3 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Terrell get to work
| Means of transportation | Terrell | Kaufman County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.0% (±4.9 points) | 76.1% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.4% (±5.1 points) | 9.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±1.9 points) | 12.5% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Terrell, the average commute is lower than in Kaufman County (35.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Terrell, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kaufman County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kaufman County, Terrell ranks 18 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 635 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Terrell
| Vehicles available | Terrell | Kaufman County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±2.1 points) | 3.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% (±5.2 points) | 25.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% (±5.4 points) | 39.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.4% (±4.4 points) | 31.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Terrell, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Kaufman County (3.1%).
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 Terrell
| Terrell | Kaufman County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±1.9 points) | 12.5% (±1.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±2.9 points) | 97.4% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.5% (±3.9 points) | 90.7% (±0.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Terrell, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Kaufman County (90.7%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Terrell
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell | — | 27.3 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Talty | 6.4 mi | 35.5 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Post Oak Bend | 6.5 mi | 41.1 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| Oak Ridge (Kaufman County) | 7.1 mi | 36.1 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Poetry | 8.2 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Elmo | 8.5 mi | 39.0 minutes (±9.1) | Higher |
| Forney | 9.1 mi | 36.4 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Heartland | 9.9 mi | 40.0 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 10.0 mi | 38.8 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Talty, TX (35.5 minutes), Post Oak Bend, TX (41.1 minutes), Elmo, TX (39.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kaufman County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Kemp | 35.5 minutes (±7.4) |
| 12 (tie) | Talty | 35.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Oak Grove | 34.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 15 | Crandall | 33.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 (tie) | Kaufman | 29.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 16 (tie) | Poetry | 29.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 18 | Terrell | 27.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 19 | Mabank | 25.7 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 8 of 19 places in Kaufman 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 Terrell
How long is the average commute in Terrell?
Workers who live in Terrell, TX take an average of 27.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Terrell without a car?
5.8% of households in Terrell have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Terrell?
4.9% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Terrell worked from home, and 84.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Terrell city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Terrell city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Terrell 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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