How long is the commute from Claymont, DE?
Workers who live in Claymont, DE take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
16.3% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Claymont get to work
| Means of transportation | Claymont | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.8% (±6.2 points) | 68.6% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.9% (±2.4 points) | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±1.7 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±2.2 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.3% (±5.1 points) | 17.6% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Claymont, the average commute is not measurably different from New Castle County (25.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Claymont, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from New Castle County (2.6%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In New Castle County, Claymont ranks 9 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 33 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Claymont
| Vehicles available | Claymont | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±3.0 points) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.5% (±6.4 points) | 35.2% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±6.4 points) | 37.4% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.2% (±3.9 points) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Claymont, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from New Castle County (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Claymont
| Claymont | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.3% (±5.1 points) | 17.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±4.4 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±4.2 points) | 93.2% (±0.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Claymont, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from New Castle County (93.2%).
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 Claymont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claymont | — | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Ardentown | 1.1 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ardencroft | 1.4 mi | 18.4 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Arden | 1.6 mi | 25.9 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Chichester Township | 2.0 mi | 26.6 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Boothwyn | 2.4 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Linwood | 2.4 mi | 27.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Marcus Hook | 2.4 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Chichester Township | 2.9 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ardencroft, DE (18.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across New Castle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Odessa | 32.3 minutes (±6.8) |
| 4 | Middletown | 30.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Glasgow | 29.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | Pike Creek | 29.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 7 | Delaware City | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Edgemoor | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Claymont | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Arden | 25.9 minutes (±8.6) |
| 11 | Greenville | 25.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 12 | Brookside | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Elsmere | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 14 (tie) | Bear | 24.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 (tie) | North Star | 24.1 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in New Castle County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Claymont 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 Claymont
How long is the average commute in Claymont?
Workers who live in Claymont, DE take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Claymont without a car?
5.9% of households in Claymont have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Claymont?
16.3% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Claymont worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Claymont CDP, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Claymont CDP, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Claymont CDP, 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 Claymont CDP, Delaware (place:15310, 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 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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