RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,131
Most car-dependent, US counties · 2010
US counties ranked by the share of commuters who drive to work alone (2010 ACS). Throckmorton County, Texas leads at 91.7%. 3,131 counties qualify in total. Georgia carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPDRIVE ALONE TO WORKVS –
USUnited States308,745,53876.2%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest drive alone to work?
Throckmorton County, Texas ranks #1 with 91.7% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by drive alone to work?
Throckmorton County, Texas, Mineral County, Nevada, Wilkinson County, Georgia, Crockett County, Texas, Kenedy County, Texas.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,131 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is drive alone to work measured?
Share of workers who drive alone to work. Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.