How long is the commute from Georgetown, DE?
Workers who live in Georgetown, DE take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Georgetown get to work
| Means of transportation | Georgetown | Sussex County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.7% (±6.8 points) | 75.4% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.1% (±5.5 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±2.5 points) | 13.4% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Georgetown, the average commute is not measurably different from Sussex County (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Georgetown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sussex County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sussex County, Georgetown ranks 12 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 25 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Georgetown
| Vehicles available | Georgetown | Sussex County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±2.7 points) | 3.3% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.8% (±8.2 points) | 32.5% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±11.1 points) | 41.2% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±6.4 points) | 23.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Georgetown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sussex County (3.3%).
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 Georgetown
| Georgetown | Sussex County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±2.5 points) | 13.4% (±0.8 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.1% (±8.9 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.9% (±10.6 points) | 91.5% (±0.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Georgetown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Sussex County (91.5%).
It is also lower than in Delaware (92.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Georgetown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | — | 28.7 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Milton | 7.2 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Millsboro | 8.1 mi | 33.0 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ellendale | 8.6 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeville | 12 mi | 29.8 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Blades | 12 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Seaford | 12 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln | 12 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dagsboro | 12 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sussex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Henlopen Acres | 29.5 minutes (±18.1) |
| 6 (tie) | South Bethany | 29.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 (tie) | Dewey Beach | 29.3 minutes (±7.5) |
| 8 (tie) | Millville | 29.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Delmar | 29.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 (tie) | Lincoln | 29.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Georgetown | 28.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 | Fenwick Island | 28.5 minutes (±11.0) |
| 14 | Seaford | 28.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 | Ellendale | 28.0 minutes (±5.0) |
| 16 | Bethel | 27.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 17 | Ocean View | 25.2 minutes (±8.1) |
| 18 (tie) | Blades | 25.1 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Sussex 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 Georgetown
How long is the average commute in Georgetown?
Workers who live in Georgetown, DE take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Georgetown without a car?
3.2% of households in Georgetown have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Georgetown?
4.6% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Georgetown worked from home, and 77.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Georgetown town, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Georgetown town, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Georgetown town, 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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