How long is the commute from Delaware City, DE?
Workers who live in Delaware City, DE take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
12.3% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.2 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Delaware City get to work
| Means of transportation | Delaware City | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.2% (±6.3 points) | 68.6% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±2.4 points) | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.3% (±5.5 points) | 17.6% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Delaware City, 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 Delaware City, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in New Castle County (2.6%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In New Castle County, Delaware City ranks 7 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 27 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Delaware City
| Vehicles available | Delaware City | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±4.2 points) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.3% (±8.3 points) | 35.2% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% (±7.6 points) | 37.4% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.0% (±8.4 points) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Delaware City, 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 Delaware City
| Delaware City | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.3% (±5.5 points) | 17.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±4.3 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±5.0 points) | 93.2% (±0.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Delaware City, 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 Delaware City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware City | — | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| St. Georges | 3.1 mi | 32.4 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bear | 5.5 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Elsinboro Township | 5.8 mi | 32.6 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pennsville Township | 6.1 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Salem | 6.5 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| New Castle | 6.8 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Pennsville | 7.2 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington Manor | 7.8 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bear, DE (24.1 minutes), New Castle, DE (23.2 minutes), Wilmington Manor, DE (21.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Townsend | 34.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 2 | St. Georges | 32.4 minutes (±7.8) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in New Castle 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 Delaware City
How long is the average commute in Delaware City?
Workers who live in Delaware City, DE take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Delaware City without a car?
7.3% of households in Delaware City have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Delaware City?
12.3% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Delaware City worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delaware City city, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delaware City city, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delaware City city, Delaware
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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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