How long is the commute from New Castle, CO?
Workers who live in New Castle, CO take an average of 33.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
14.9% work from home.
11.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.7 minutes (±8.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Households without a car
- 11.5%
How people in New Castle get to work
| Means of transportation | New Castle | Garfield County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.3% (±11.1 points) | 71.0% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±7.5 points) | 12.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±1.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% (±10.3 points) | 11.0% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In New Castle, the average commute is not measurably different from Garfield County (31.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Castle, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Garfield County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Garfield County, New Castle ranks 4 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 36 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Castle
| Vehicles available | New Castle | Garfield County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.5% (±6.4 points) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% (±11.7 points) | 24.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±10.8 points) | 34.6% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.2% (±9.0 points) | 36.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In New Castle, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Garfield County (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in New Castle
| New Castle | Garfield County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.9% (±10.3 points) | 11.0% (±1.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% (±0.9 points) | 96.4% (±1.1 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±2.1 points) | 94.3% (±1.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In New Castle, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Garfield County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near New Castle
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle | — | 33.7 minutes (±8.8) | — |
| Silt | 7.0 mi | 35.6 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Glenwood Springs | 10 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rifle | 13 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale | 21 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Dotsero | 26 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| El Jebel | 26 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Battlement Mesa | 27 mi | 43.9 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Basalt | 29 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Garfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battlement Mesa | 43.9 minutes (±6.9) |
| 2 | Parachute | 36.9 minutes (±8.8) |
| 3 | Silt | 35.6 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | New Castle | 33.7 minutes (±8.8) |
| 5 | Rifle | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Glenwood Springs | 28.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Carbondale | 27.8 minutes (±3.6) |
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 New Castle
How long is the average commute in New Castle?
Workers who live in New Castle, CO take an average of 33.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Castle without a car?
11.5% of households in New Castle have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Castle?
14.9% (±10.3 points) of workers who live in New Castle worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Castle town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Castle town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Castle town, Colorado
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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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