How long is the commute from Wolfforth, TX?
Workers who live in Wolfforth, TX take an average of 16.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.7 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Wolfforth get to work
| Means of transportation | Wolfforth | Lubbock County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.9% (±6.6 points) | 77.8% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±2.9 points) | 10.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±5.7 points) | 7.3% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Wolfforth, the average commute is not measurably different from Lubbock County (17.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wolfforth, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lubbock County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lubbock County, Wolfforth ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1311 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wolfforth
| Vehicles available | Wolfforth | Lubbock County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.2% (±7.2 points) | 35.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.3% (±9.0 points) | 39.1% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.5% (±9.5 points) | 19.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Wolfforth, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lubbock County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wolfforth
| Wolfforth | Lubbock County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±5.7 points) | 7.3% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±0.8 points) | 96.5% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±2.8 points) | 89.2% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wolfforth, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lubbock County (89.2%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wolfforth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfforth | — | 16.7 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Lubbock | 7.6 mi | 16.3 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Smyer | 11 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Ropesville | 11 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Shallowater | 13 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| New Home | 14 mi | 18.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Meadow | 17 mi | 37.8 minutes (±17.1) | Higher |
| Buffalo Springs Lake | 18 mi | 25.9 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Opdyke West | 18 mi | 18.6 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Smyer, TX (26.0 minutes), Ropesville, TX (23.1 minutes), Meadow, TX (37.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lubbock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Idalou | 28.1 minutes (±10.4) |
| 1 (tie) | Ransom Canyon | 28.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Buffalo Springs Lake | 25.9 minutes (±7.9) |
| 4 | Slaton | 20.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Shallowater | 19.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | New Deal | 18.9 minutes (±7.4) |
| 7 | Wolfforth | 16.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 8 | Lubbock | 16.3 minutes (±0.6) |
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 Wolfforth
How long is the average commute in Wolfforth?
Workers who live in Wolfforth, TX take an average of 16.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wolfforth without a car?
1.0% of households in Wolfforth have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wolfforth?
10.5% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Wolfforth worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wolfforth city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wolfforth city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wolfforth 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 Wolfforth city, Texas (place:79972, 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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