How long is the commute from Shafter, CA?
Workers who live in Shafter, CA take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
4.4% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Shafter get to work
| Means of transportation | Shafter | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.0% (±3.7 points) | 78.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±2.8 points) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.4% (±1.7 points) | 7.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Shafter, the average commute is not measurably different from Kern County (24.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shafter, 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, Shafter ranks 26 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 809 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shafter
| Vehicles available | Shafter | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±3.2 points) | 6.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% (±4.8 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% (±5.1 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.6% (±4.3 points) | 26.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Shafter, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kern County (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Shafter
| Shafter | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.4% (±1.7 points) | 7.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% (±3.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±4.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shafter, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kern County (91.6%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shafter
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shafter | — | 23.3 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Rosedale | 6.3 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Greenacres | 8.1 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Oildale | 10 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wasco | 12 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Old Stine | 13 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bakersfield | 13 mi | 23.6 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| McFarland | 13 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| La Cresta | 13 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rosedale, CA (28.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | East Niles | 24.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 21 | Lamont | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 22 | Arvin | 24.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 23 | McFarland | 24.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 24 (tie) | Bakersfield | 23.6 minutes (±0.6) |
| 24 (tie) | East Bakersfield | 23.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 26 (tie) | Shafter | 23.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 26 (tie) | Wasco | 23.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 26 (tie) | Oildale | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 (tie) | Benton Park | 23.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 29 (tie) | Potomac Park | 23.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 31 | Boron | 22.6 minutes (±10.8) |
| 32 | La Cresta | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Shafter
How long is the average commute in Shafter?
Workers who live in Shafter, CA take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shafter without a car?
4.0% of households in Shafter have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shafter?
4.4% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Shafter worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shafter city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shafter city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shafter city, California
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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 last updated on .
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