Atkinson, North Carolina is a small town located in Pender County. It has a population of just over 500 people and is considered to be a rural community. Despite its size, Atkinson has its fair share of transportation options available. The town is serviced by the Pender Area Rapid Transit (PART) system, which provides bus services throughout the county. There are also taxi services available in the area, as well as private shuttles that connect to nearby towns and cities. For those wanting to explore farther away from Atkinson, there are two airports within an hour's drive from the town: Wilmington International Airport and Albert J Ellis Airport in Jacksonville. With these options at their disposal, residents of Atkinson can easily get around town or travel further distances with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Atkinson takes 28.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Atkinson get to work:
- 88.3% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit