How long is the commute from Poplar Plains, CT?
Workers who live in Poplar Plains, CT take an average of 43.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.1% of workers drive alone to work.
7.7% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
57.4% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 43.3 minutes (±11.8)
- Public transportation
- 7.7%
- Work from home
- 57.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Poplar Plains get to work
| Means of transportation | Poplar Plains | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 31.1% (±17.4 points) | 59.3% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.7% (±5.7 points) | 7.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±4.8 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 57.4% (±17.0 points) | 21.5% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Poplar Plains, the average commute is higher than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (30.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Poplar Plains, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Western Connecticut Planning Region (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Poplar Plains ranks 3 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 3 of 134.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Poplar Plains
| Vehicles available | Poplar Plains | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±9.2 points) | 6.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% (±13.1 points) | 32.3% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.3% (±15.4 points) | 39.4% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.9% (±11.5 points) | 22.1% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Poplar Plains, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Western Connecticut Planning Region (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (8.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Poplar Plains
| Poplar Plains | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 57.4% (±17.0 points) | 21.5% (±0.8 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±9.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.8% (±5.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Poplar Plains, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Western Connecticut Planning Region (94.7%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (92.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Poplar Plains
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Plains | — | 43.3 minutes (±11.8) | — |
| Old Hill | 1.3 mi | 42.2 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Coleytown | 1.9 mi | 38.0 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Westport Village | 2.0 mi | 30.7 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| South Wilton | 2.0 mi | 31.4 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Staples | 2.9 mi | 43.1 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wilton Center | 2.9 mi | 25.8 minutes (±8.1) | Lower |
| Compo | 3.5 mi | 35.3 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Saugatuck | 4.0 mi | 47.1 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wilton Center, CT (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Western Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greens Farms | 49.2 minutes (±12.1) |
| 2 | Saugatuck | 47.1 minutes (±6.5) |
| 3 | Poplar Plains | 43.3 minutes (±11.8) |
| 4 | Staples | 43.1 minutes (±8.6) |
| 5 | Noroton | 43.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 6 | Old Hill | 42.2 minutes (±7.1) |
| 7 | Ball Pond | 39.3 minutes (±9.7) |
| 8 | New Canaan (community) | 38.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 9 | Ridgebury | 38.1 minutes (±5.7) |
Showing 9 of 33 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Poplar Plains is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Westport, whose figures include it.
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 Poplar Plains
How long is the average commute in Poplar Plains?
Workers who live in Poplar Plains, CT take an average of 43.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Poplar Plains without a car?
0.0% of households in Poplar Plains have no vehicle, and 7.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Poplar Plains?
57.4% (±17.0 points) of workers who live in Poplar Plains worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poplar Plains CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poplar Plains CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poplar Plains CDP, Connecticut
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 Poplar Plains CDP, Connecticut (place:61555, in state:09).
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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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