RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,135
Most car-dependent, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by the share of commuters who drive to work alone (2020 ACS). Kenedy County, Texas leads at 99.3%. 3,135 counties qualify in total. Georgia carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPDRIVE ALONE TO WORKVS 2010
USUnited States331,449,28175.1%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest drive alone to work?
Kenedy County, Texas ranks #1 with 99.3% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by drive alone to work?
Kenedy County, Texas, Telfair County, Georgia, Glascock County, Georgia, Kalawao County, Hawaii, East Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,135 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is drive alone to work measured?
Share of workers who drive alone to work. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.