How long is the commute from Wasco, CA?
Workers who live in Wasco, CA take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Wasco get to work
| Means of transportation | Wasco | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±4.6 points) | 78.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.0% (±4.1 points) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±1.9 points) | 7.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Wasco, 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 Wasco, 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, Wasco ranks 27 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 810 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wasco
| Vehicles available | Wasco | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±1.7 points) | 6.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% (±5.6 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±5.5 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.4% (±4.9 points) | 26.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Wasco, 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 Wasco
| Wasco | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±1.9 points) | 7.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.4% (±4.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.1% (±5.1 points) | 91.6% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wasco, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Kern County (91.6%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wasco
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasco | — | 23.3 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| McFarland | 9.2 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Shafter | 12 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Delano | 13 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Buttonwillow | 13 mi | 32.9 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Rosedale | 17 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Lost Hills | 18 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Greenacres | 20 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Richgrove | 20 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Buttonwillow, CA (32.9 minutes), 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 33 | China Lake Acres | 22.4 minutes (±9.5) |
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 Wasco
How long is the average commute in Wasco?
Workers who live in Wasco, CA take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wasco without a car?
3.1% of households in Wasco have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wasco?
2.9% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Wasco worked from home, and 84.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wasco city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wasco city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wasco 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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