How long is the commute from Mojave, CA?
Workers who live in Mojave, CA take an average of 31.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.3% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.5 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Mojave get to work
| Means of transportation | Mojave | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.1% (±9.9 points) | 78.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.9% (±7.4 points) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.3% (±6.8 points) | 7.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Mojave, the average commute is higher than in Kern County (24.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mojave, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kern County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kern County, Mojave ranks 10 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 298 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mojave
| Vehicles available | Mojave | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 6.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 56.1% (±8.4 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 13.5% (±5.8 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.9% (±7.6 points) | 26.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Mojave, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kern County (6.7%).
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 Mojave
| Mojave | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.3% (±6.8 points) | 7.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±4.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±5.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mojave, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kern County (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mojave
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave | — | 31.5 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Rosamond | 10 mi | 31.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Tehachapi | 17 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Edwards AFB | 17 mi | 11.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Golden Hills | 19 mi | 33.1 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| California City | 20 mi | 43.3 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Lancaster | 22 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Quartz Hill | 25 mi | 34.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stallion Springs | 27 mi | 43.0 minutes (±9.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Edwards AFB, CA (11.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: California City, CA (43.3 minutes), Stallion Springs, CA (43.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Bear Valley Springs | 41.8 minutes (±5.4) |
| 5 | Frazier Park | 39.1 minutes (±12.1) |
| 6 | South Taft | 37.0 minutes (±8.5) |
| 7 | Ford City | 34.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 | Golden Hills | 33.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Buttonwillow | 32.9 minutes (±7.8) |
| 10 | Mojave | 31.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 11 (tie) | Rosamond | 31.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Wofford Heights | 31.3 minutes (±16.2) |
| 13 | Maricopa | 28.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 14 (tie) | Rosedale | 28.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 (tie) | Squirrel Mountain Valley | 28.0 minutes (±24.2) |
| 16 | Tehachapi | 27.0 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mojave 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 Mojave
How long is the average commute in Mojave?
Workers who live in Mojave, CA take an average of 31.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mojave without a car?
1.6% of households in Mojave have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mojave?
10.3% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Mojave worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mojave CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mojave CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mojave 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 Mojave CDP, California (place:48452, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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