Most car-free households, US counties · 2020
US counties with the most occupied households that have no vehicle available, as of the 2020 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of households, not the share. New York County, New York leads at 588,999. 3,135 counties qualify in total. New York carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest households without a vehicle?
New York County, New York ranks #1 with 588,999 (2020 Decennial Census).
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, Los Angeles County, California.
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 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, 2020 Decennial Census.