How long is the commute from Plumas Lake, CA?
Workers who live in Plumas Lake, CA take an average of 42.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
15.5% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 42.7 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Plumas Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Plumas Lake | Yuba County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.4% (±7.2 points) | 76.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.9% (±6.0 points) | 12.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.5% (±6.4 points) | 8.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Plumas Lake, the average commute is higher than in Yuba County (32.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Plumas Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Yuba County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Yuba County, Plumas Lake ranks 1 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 50 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Plumas Lake
| Vehicles available | Plumas Lake | Yuba County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±2.1 points) | 6.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.3% (±8.7 points) | 27.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% (±9.2 points) | 35.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.2% (±8.2 points) | 30.1% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Plumas Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Yuba County (6.4%).
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 Plumas Lake
| Plumas Lake | Yuba County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.5% (±6.4 points) | 8.7% (±1.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±3.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.9 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±3.6 points) | 91.8% (±1.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Plumas Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Yuba County (91.8%).
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 Plumas Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumas Lake | — | 42.7 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Olivehurst | 6.9 mi | 34.6 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Wheatland | 9.7 mi | 32.1 minutes (±7.9) | Lower |
| Linda | 10 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Sheridan | 11 mi | 22.7 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Yuba City | 11 mi | 26.9 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Marysville | 12 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Beale AFB | 14 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Knights Landing | 15 mi | 33.5 minutes (±5.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Olivehurst, CA (34.6 minutes), Wheatland, CA (32.1 minutes), Linda, CA (30.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Yuba County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plumas Lake | 42.7 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | Loma Rica | 37.4 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Olivehurst | 34.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Wheatland | 32.1 minutes (±7.9) |
| 5 | Linda | 30.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | Marysville | 28.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 | Beale AFB | 19.1 minutes (±3.8) |
Plumas Lake 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 Plumas Lake
How long is the average commute in Plumas Lake?
Workers who live in Plumas Lake, CA take an average of 42.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Plumas Lake without a car?
1.4% of households in Plumas Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Plumas Lake?
15.5% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Plumas Lake worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumas Lake CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumas Lake CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumas Lake 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 Plumas Lake CDP, California (place:57829, 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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