How long is the commute from Texarkana, TX?
Workers who live in Texarkana, TX take an average of 14.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
7.7% work from home.
11.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.7 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Households without a car
- 11.3%
How people in Texarkana get to work
| Means of transportation | Texarkana | Bowie County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.8% (±2.6 points) | 82.6% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±2.0 points) | 8.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.7% (±2.1 points) | 6.5% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Texarkana, the average commute is lower than in Bowie County (18.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Texarkana, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bowie County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bowie County, Texarkana ranks 10 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1352 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Texarkana
| Vehicles available | Texarkana | Bowie County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.3% (±2.2 points) | 6.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% (±2.8 points) | 36.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% (±2.8 points) | 35.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.9% (±2.1 points) | 21.1% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Texarkana, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Bowie County (6.9%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Texarkana
| Texarkana | Bowie County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.7% (±2.1 points) | 6.5% (±0.9 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.1% (±2.5 points) | 89.9% (±1.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.4% (±2.7 points) | 82.5% (±1.5 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Texarkana, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bowie County (82.5%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Texarkana
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana | — | 14.7 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Nash | 2.9 mi | 17.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wake Village | 3.0 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Red Lick | 5.1 mi | 16.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Texarkana | 5.7 mi | 17.1 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Leary | 7.4 mi | 19.4 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ogden | 9.7 mi | 21.3 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Redwater | 12 mi | 28.9 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
| Hooks | 12 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wake Village, TX (19.9 minutes), Texarkana, AR (17.1 minutes), Ogden, AR (21.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bowie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | De Kalb | 22.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Wake Village | 19.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 | Leary | 19.4 minutes (±6.7) |
| 7 | Hooks | 18.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Nash | 17.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 | Red Lick | 16.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 | Texarkana | 14.7 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in Bowie 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 Texarkana
How long is the average commute in Texarkana?
Workers who live in Texarkana, TX take an average of 14.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Texarkana without a car?
11.3% of households in Texarkana have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Texarkana?
7.7% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Texarkana worked from home, and 83.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Texarkana city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Texarkana city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Texarkana city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Texarkana city, Texas (place:72368, in state:48).
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 last updated on .
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