How long is the commute from Empire, CA?
Workers who live in Empire, CA take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
0.0% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Empire get to work
| Means of transportation | Empire | Stanislaus County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.0% (±10.3 points) | 77.2% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.9% (±9.7 points) | 10.8% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±4.5 points) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 8.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Empire, the average commute is lower than in Stanislaus County (30.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Empire, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stanislaus County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Stanislaus County, Empire ranks 24 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 848 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Empire
| Vehicles available | Empire | Stanislaus County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±2.1 points) | 5.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% (±11.4 points) | 25.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±10.8 points) | 36.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.8% (±10.5 points) | 32.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Empire, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Stanislaus County (5.6%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Empire
| Empire | Stanislaus County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 8.1% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±7.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.8% (±3.5 points) | 92.1% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Empire, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Stanislaus County (92.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Empire
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire | — | 22.8 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Hughson | 3.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bystrom | 4.4 mi | 26.7 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ceres | 4.5 mi | 33.8 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Parklawn | 4.7 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Modesto | 5.3 mi | 30.2 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Rouse | 5.8 mi | 38.9 minutes (±10.7) | Higher |
| Keyes | 5.9 mi | 29.5 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bret Harte | 6.0 mi | 31.0 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ceres, CA (33.8 minutes), Modesto, CA (30.2 minutes), Rouse, CA (38.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stanislaus County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Waterford | 27.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 | Bystrom | 26.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 20 (tie) | Turlock | 26.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 20 (tie) | Del Rio | 26.2 minutes (±10.2) |
| 22 | Hughson | 26.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 23 | Parklawn | 25.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 24 | Empire | 22.8 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 7 of 24 places in Stanislaus County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Empire is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Empire
How long is the average commute in Empire?
Workers who live in Empire, CA take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Empire without a car?
1.4% of households in Empire have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Empire?
0.0% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Empire worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Empire CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Empire CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Empire CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Empire CDP, California (place:22622, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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