How long is the commute from Black Forest, CO?
Workers who live in Black Forest, CO take an average of 30.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
28.6% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.1 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 28.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Black Forest get to work
| Means of transportation | Black Forest | El Paso County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.7% (±4.9 points) | 69.2% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±4.3 points) | 8.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.6% (±5.1 points) | 16.8% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Black Forest, the average commute is higher than in El Paso County (23.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Black Forest, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from El Paso County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In El Paso County, Black Forest ranks 5 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 69 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Black Forest
| Vehicles available | Black Forest | El Paso County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 3.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 7.5% (±2.4 points) | 29.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% (±4.5 points) | 40.5% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 58.1% (±4.7 points) | 25.9% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Black Forest, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in El Paso County (3.8%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Black Forest
| Black Forest | El Paso County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.6% (±5.1 points) | 16.8% (±0.6 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±1.2 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±1.8 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Black Forest, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from El Paso County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Black Forest
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest | — | 30.1 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Gleneagle | 8.0 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Monument | 8.9 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Woodmoor | 9.2 mi | 28.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Air Force Academy | 11 mi | 11.7 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Palmer Lake | 13 mi | 21.8 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Cimarron Hills | 14 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Colorado Springs | 14 mi | 22.7 minutes (±0.4) | Lower |
| Larkspur | 16 mi | 33.8 minutes (±19.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gleneagle, CO (25.3 minutes), Air Force Academy, CO (11.7 minutes), Palmer Lake, CO (21.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across El Paso County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calhan | 38.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 | Ramah | 34.8 minutes (±8.3) |
| 3 | Cascade-Chipita Park | 33.3 minutes (±10.6) |
| 4 | Ellicott | 32.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Black Forest | 30.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | Monument | 28.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Woodmoor | 28.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Fountain | 27.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 9 | Green Mountain Falls | 26.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 | Manitou Springs | 25.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 11 | Gleneagle | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in El Paso County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Black Forest 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 Black Forest
How long is the average commute in Black Forest?
Workers who live in Black Forest, CO take an average of 30.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Black Forest without a car?
1.1% of households in Black Forest have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Black Forest?
28.6% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Black Forest worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Forest CDP, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Forest CDP, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Forest CDP, Colorado
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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 last updated on .
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