How long is the commute from Camden, DE?
Workers who live in Camden, DE take an average of 20.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
16.2% work from home.
0.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.1 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.8%
How people in Camden get to work
| Means of transportation | Camden | Kent County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.4% (±11.5 points) | 77.5% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±6.5 points) | 9.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.2% (±8.7 points) | 8.7% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Camden, the average commute is lower than in Kent County (26.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Camden, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Kent County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Delaware (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, Camden ranks 23 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 72 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Camden
| Vehicles available | Camden | Kent County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 6.6% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% (±8.0 points) | 31.0% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.2% (±10.6 points) | 39.1% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±10.3 points) | 23.4% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Camden, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kent County (6.6%).
It is also lower than in Delaware (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Camden
| Camden | Kent County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.2% (±8.7 points) | 8.7% (±0.8 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±2.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% (±7.0 points) | 91.1% (±1.0 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Camden, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kent County (91.1%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Camden
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | — | 20.1 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Wyoming | 1.0 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Woodside | 2.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rodney Village | 2.2 mi | 20.0 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Acres | 2.4 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Woodside East | 2.4 mi | 33.7 minutes (±12.0) | Higher |
| Rising Sun-Lebanon | 2.7 mi | 28.8 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Kent Acres | 3.2 mi | 19.3 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Viola | 4.0 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Woodside East, DE (33.7 minutes), Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE (28.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Dover | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 | Leipsic | 22.7 minutes (±6.7) |
| 19 | Woodside | 22.1 minutes (±9.0) |
| 20 | Highland Acres | 21.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 21 | Wyoming | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 22 | Viola | 20.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 23 | Camden | 20.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 24 | Rodney Village | 20.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 25 | Kent Acres | 19.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 26 | Dover Base Housing | 11.7 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 10 of 26 places in Kent 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 Camden
How long is the average commute in Camden?
Workers who live in Camden, DE take an average of 20.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Camden without a car?
0.8% of households in Camden have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Camden?
16.2% (±8.7 points) of workers who live in Camden worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Camden town, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Camden town, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Camden town, Delaware
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 Camden town, Delaware (place:10760, in state:10).
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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