Iredell County, NC

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Population

169,798

1.38% growth

Poverty Rate

12.7%


Median Age

40.4


Median Household Income

$55,957

3.75% growth

Number of Employees

80,746

3.35% growth

Median Property Value

$173,600

2.54% growth

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Economy

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Housing & Living

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In 2017, Iredell County, NC had a population of 170k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $55,957. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Iredell County, NC grew from 167,493 to 169,798, a 1.38% increase and its median household income grew from $53,937 to $55,957, a 3.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Iredell County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.3%), White (Hispanic) (5.01%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.32%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (1.73%). N/A% of the people in Iredell County, NC speak a non-English language, and 95.9% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Iredell County, NC are Mitchell Community College (701 degrees awarded in 2017), NASCAR Technical Institute (634 degrees), and Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology (28 degrees).

The median property value in Iredell County, NC is $173,600, and the homeownership rate is 72%. Most people in Iredell County, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Iredell County, NC is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Iredell County, NC employs 80.7k people. The largest industries in Iredell County, NC are Manufacturing (15,197 people), Retail Trade (11,551 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (9,610 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($76,717), Finance & Insurance ($75,166), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,855).

Median household income in Iredell County, NC is $55,957. Males in Iredell County, NC have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,729. The income inequality in Iredell County, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$55,957

2017 value

± $1,217

3.75%

1 Year Growth

± 2.93%

Households in Iredell County, NC have a median annual income of $55,957, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,937 in 2016, which represents a 3.75% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$59,982

Average Male Salary

± $1,136

$44,729

Average Female Salary

± $812

In 2017, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $59,267 ± $4,472

  2. White

    $49,962 ± $811

  3. Two or More Races

    $36,539 ± $3,942

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Iredell County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.39% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 614.06

  2. Census Tract 612.04

  3. Census Tract 614.04

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Iredell County, NC was Census Tract 614.06 with a value of $153,793, followed by Census Tract 612.04 and Census Tract 614.04, with respective values of $110,806 and $108,162.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Iredell County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Iredell County, NC (21.3k out of 168k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    13,730 ± 821

  2. Black

    5,673 ± 525

  3. Hispanic

    2,772 ± 388

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Iredell County, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

80.7k

2017 Value

± 1,756

3.35%

1 Year growth

± 3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Iredell County, NC grew at a rate of 3.35%, from 78.1k employees to 80.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Iredell County, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,497 people), Management Occupations (8,898 people), and Production Occupations (8,828 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Iredell County, NC.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Iredell County, NC, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,497 people), Management Occupations (8,898 people), and Production Occupations (8,828 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Iredell County, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.89 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.45 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.26 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Iredell County, NC, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($76,768), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($73,175), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($72,111).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

80.7k

2017 Value

± 1,756

3.35%

1 Year growth

± 3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Iredell County, NC grew at a rate of 3.35%, from 78.1k employees to 80.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Iredell County, NC, are Manufacturing (15,197 people), Retail Trade (11,551 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (9,610 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Iredell County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Iredell County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Iredell County, NC, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (15,197 people), Retail Trade (11,551 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (9,610 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Iredell County, NC has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (3.23 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.86 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.33 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Iredell County, NC, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($76,717), Finance & Insurance ($75,166), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,855).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $54.9B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $41.2B

  3. Machinery

    $40B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $54.9B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($41.2B) and Machinery ($40B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$443B

2020 Value

$632B

Projected 2045 Value

42.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $443B. This is expected to increase 42.7% to $632B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. South Carolina

    $28.4B

  2. Virginia

    $28.1B

  3. Georgia

    $28B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $28.4B, followed by Virginia with $28.1B and Georgia and $28B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

89.3% of the population of Iredell County, NC has health coverage, with 49.1% on employee plans, 12.6% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Iredell County, NC was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Iredell County, NC see 1416 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.28% decrease from the previous year (1449 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1921 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 592 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.2%). Additionally, Hertford County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,416 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Iredell County, NC see an average of 1,416 patients per year. This represents a 2.28% decrease from the previous year (1,449 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Iredell County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

10.7%

Uninsured

49.1%

Employer Coverage

12.6%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

1.4%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Iredell County, NC declined by 11.8% from 12.1% to 10.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Iredell County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Edgecombe County

    16.2% prevalence

  2. Robeson County

    16.1% prevalence

  3. Hertford County

    16% prevalence

Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina, at 16.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Iredell County, NC is home to a population of 170k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2017, 6.27% of Iredell County, NC residents were born outside of the country (10.6k people).

In 2017, there were 6.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (130k people) in Iredell County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.51k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

40

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

41

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.9

In 2017, the median age of all people in Iredell County, NC was 40.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Iredell County, NC are getting staying the same age. In 2016, the average age of all Iredell County, NC residents was 40.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.27%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

10.6k people

6.26%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

10.5k people

As of 2017, 6.27% of Iredell County, NC residents (10.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Iredell County, NC was 6.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Iredell County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    242,756 ± 11,950 people

  2. India

    60,392 ± 6,015 people

  3. Honduras

    34,513 ± 4,553 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 242,756 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 60,392 and Honduras with 34,513.

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Citizenship

95.9%

2017 Citizenship

95.8%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 95.9% of Iredell County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Iredell County, NC was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Iredell County, NC

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    130k ± 180

  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    20.8k ± 227

  3. White (Hispanic)

    8.51k ± 848

In 2017, there were 6.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (130k people) in Iredell County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.51k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Iredell County, NC as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    3,446 ± 304

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,375 ± 223

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    1,151 ± 236

Iredell County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.51 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Iredell County, NC awarded 1,363 degrees. The student population of Iredell County, NC is skewed towards men, with 2,406 male students and 2,036 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Iredell County, NC are White (913 and 67%), followed by Black or African American (199 and 14.6%), Hispanic or Latino (124 and 9.1%), and Two or More Races (55 and 4.04%).

The largest universities in Iredell County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Mitchell Community College (701 and 51.4%), NASCAR Technical Institute (634 and 46.5%), and Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology (28 and 2.05%).

The most popular majors in Iredell County, NC are Automobile Mechanics Technology (634 and 46.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (297 and 21.8%), and Other Computer Software & Media Applications (54 and 3.96%).

The median tuition costs in Iredell County, NC are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Automobile Mechanics Technology

    634 degrees awarded

  2. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

  3. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Iredell County, NC was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 634 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Iredell County, NC according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Mitchell Community College

    701 degrees awarded

  2. NASCAR Technical Institute

    634 degrees awarded

  3. Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology

    28 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Iredell County, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mitchell Community College with 701 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

866

Degrees Awarded to Men

497

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 866 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Iredell County, NC, which is 1.74 times more than the 497 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    913 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    199 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    124 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Iredell County, NC were to White students. These 913 degrees mean that there were 4.59 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 199 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Iredell County, NC was $173,600 in 2017, which is 0.756 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $169,300 to $173,600, a 2.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Iredell County, NC is 72%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Iredell County, NC have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Iredell County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$173,600

2017 Median

± $2,775

$169,300

2016 Median

± $2,930

In 2017, the median property value in Iredell County, NC grew to to $173,600 from the previous year's value of $169,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Iredell County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Iredell County, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

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$55,957

Median Household Income

± $1,217

63.4k

Number of Households

± 1,486

In 2017, the median household income of the 63.4k households in Iredell County, NC grew to $55,957 from the previous year's value of $53,937.

The following chart displays the households in Iredell County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Iredell County, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Iredell County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

72%

2017 Homeownership

71.8%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 72% of the housing units in Iredell County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Iredell County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Iredell County, NC have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% of the workforce in Iredell County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    83.5%

  2. Carpooled

    8.76%

  3. Worked At Home

    5.21%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Iredell County, NC was Drove Alone (83.5%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.76%) and those who Worked At Home (5.21%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Iredell County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Iredell County, NC have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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