Alabama Commute & Transportation Patterns (2024)
Means of transportation and remote work analysis for Alabama
Alabama Transportation Indicators (2024)
Total Workers
2,229,079
Population 16+
driving
88.6%
Most Common Choice
Work From Home
8.8%
Remote Share
Public Transit
0.3%
Bus/Rail/Ferry
Alabama Commute Mode Distribution
Alabama Historical Commuting Trends
Alabama Detailed Commute Breakdown
| Mode | Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Car, truck, or van | 1,975,114 | 88.6% |
| Public transportation | 6,562 | 0.3% |
| Bicycle | 1,863 | 0.1% |
| Walked | 25,583 | 1.1% |
| Other means | 23,128 | 1.0% |
| Worked from home | 196,829 | 8.8% |
Commuting Patterns FAQs for Alabama
The most common way is driving a car, truck, or van, with 88.6% of workers in Alabama utilizing this as their primary means of transportation to work.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents working from home in Alabama has increased significantly. Currently, 8.8% of the workforce works remotely, which is lower than the U.S. national average of 15.1%.
Approximately 8.8% of workers in Alabama currently work remotely, compared to the national average of 15.1%.