How long is the commute from Glasgow, DE?
Workers who live in Glasgow, DE take an average of 29.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.1 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Glasgow get to work
| Means of transportation | Glasgow | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.2% (±5.1 points) | 68.6% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% (±2.3 points) | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±1.5 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±4.4 points) | 17.6% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Glasgow, the average commute is higher than in New Castle County (25.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Glasgow, 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, Glasgow ranks 5 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 21 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Glasgow
| Vehicles available | Glasgow | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% (±5.8 points) | 35.2% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% (±6.5 points) | 37.4% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.3% (±6.1 points) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Glasgow, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in New Castle County (7.5%).
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 Glasgow
| Glasgow | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±4.4 points) | 17.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.7 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±2.4 points) | 93.2% (±0.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Glasgow, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in New Castle County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in Delaware (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Glasgow
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | — | 29.1 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Bear | 3.7 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Elkton | 4.0 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Brookside | 5.0 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Newark | 5.3 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| St. Georges | 6.0 mi | 32.4 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Chesapeake City | 6.2 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware City | 8.4 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Creek Valley | 9.2 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bear, DE (24.1 minutes), Newark, DE (19.0 minutes), Pike Creek Valley, DE (20.7 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) |
Showing 11 of 25 places in New Castle County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Glasgow 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 Glasgow
How long is the average commute in Glasgow?
Workers who live in Glasgow, DE take an average of 29.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Glasgow without a car?
0.9% of households in Glasgow have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Glasgow?
15.2% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Glasgow worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glasgow CDP, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glasgow CDP, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glasgow CDP, Delaware
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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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