How long is the commute from Planada, CA?
Workers who live in Planada, CA take an average of 26.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.3 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Planada get to work
| Means of transportation | Planada | Merced County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±9.0 points) | 76.0% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.3% (±8.2 points) | 10.5% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±3.1 points) | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.7 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±2.5 points) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±3.8 points) | 6.6% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Planada, the average commute is lower than in Merced County (31.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Planada, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Merced County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Merced County, Planada ranks 9 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 638 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Planada
| Vehicles available | Planada | Merced County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±5.7 points) | 7.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.6% (±8.8 points) | 26.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±11.4 points) | 35.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.7% (±10.2 points) | 30.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Planada, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Merced County (7.3%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Planada
| Planada | Merced County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±3.8 points) | 6.6% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 65.0% (±11.2 points) | 91.4% (±0.8 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 59.7% (±10.4 points) | 88.4% (±1.0 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Planada, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Merced County (88.4%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Planada
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planada | — | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Le Grand | 5.6 mi | 40.6 minutes (±10.7) | Higher |
| Merced | 8.7 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin | 12 mi | 23.3 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Chowchilla | 13 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| McSwain | 15 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Atwater | 16 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Fairmead | 16 mi | 25.9 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Winton | 18 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Le Grand, CA (40.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Merced County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Le Grand | 40.6 minutes (±10.7) |
| 4 | Gustine | 34.4 minutes (±8.9) |
| 5 | South Dos Palos | 29.6 minutes (±8.8) |
| 6 | Merced | 28.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Atwater | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Dos Palos | 28.1 minutes (±5.5) |
| 9 | Planada | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 10 | Winton | 26.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Delhi | 25.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Franklin | 23.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 13 | McSwain | 23.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 14 | Livingston | 22.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 15 | Hilmar-Irwin | 21.8 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Merced County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Planada 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 Planada
How long is the average commute in Planada?
Workers who live in Planada, CA take an average of 26.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Planada without a car?
8.8% of households in Planada have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Planada?
2.9% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Planada worked from home, and 59.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Planada CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Planada CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Planada 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 Planada CDP, California (place:57582, 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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