How long is the commute from Penrose, CO?
Workers who live in Penrose, CO take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
22.5% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Penrose get to work
| Means of transportation | Penrose | Fremont County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.4% (±7.8 points) | 71.4% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.6% (±2.0 points) | 9.3% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±2.4 points) | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.5% (±7.1 points) | 13.7% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Penrose, the average commute is not measurably different from Fremont County (24.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Penrose, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fremont County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fremont County, Penrose ranks 7 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 190 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Penrose
| Vehicles available | Penrose | Fremont County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.3 points) | 4.5% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.2% (±6.6 points) | 27.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.6% (±8.8 points) | 38.0% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 49.6% (±9.0 points) | 30.0% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Penrose, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fremont County (4.5%).
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 Penrose
| Penrose | Fremont County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.5% (±7.1 points) | 13.7% (±2.2 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±4.2 points) | 92.9% (±1.3 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±5.6 points) | 85.4% (±1.8 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Penrose, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fremont County (85.4%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Penrose
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrose | — | 22.8 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Florence | 6.1 mi | 27.5 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Coal Creek | 8.7 mi | 34.7 minutes (±22.4) | Not measurably different |
| Williamsburg | 9.6 mi | 26.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rockvale | 9.7 mi | 34.7 minutes (±10.2) | Higher |
| Brookside | 10 mi | 23.1 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park | 12 mi | 21.9 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cañon City | 12 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Park Center | 13 mi | 30.0 minutes (±18.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rockvale, CO (34.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fremont County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Coal Creek | 34.7 minutes (±22.4) |
| 1 (tie) | Rockvale | 34.7 minutes (±10.2) |
| 3 | Park Center | 30.0 minutes (±18.1) |
| 4 | Florence | 27.5 minutes (±7.1) |
| 5 | Williamsburg | 26.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 6 | Brookside | 23.1 minutes (±6.8) |
| 7 | Penrose | 22.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 8 | Lincoln Park | 21.9 minutes (±5.8) |
| 9 | Cañon City | 18.7 minutes (±2.4) |
Penrose 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 Penrose
How long is the average commute in Penrose?
Workers who live in Penrose, CO take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Penrose without a car?
2.6% of households in Penrose have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Penrose?
22.5% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in Penrose worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penrose CDP, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penrose CDP, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penrose CDP, Colorado
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 Penrose CDP, Colorado (place:58400, in state:08).
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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