Most car-free households, US counties
US counties with the most occupied households that have no vehicle available, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of households, not the share. New York County, New York leads at 607,348. 3,144 counties qualify in total. New York carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest households without a vehicle?
New York County, New York ranks #1 with 607,348 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by households without a vehicle?
New York County, New York, Kings County, New York, Cook County, Illinois, Bronx County, New York, Queens County, New York.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,144 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is households without a vehicle measured?
Number of occupied households with no vehicle available (ACS B25044). The raw-count companion to the no-vehicle share. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).