How long is the commute from Millsboro, DE?
Workers who live in Millsboro, DE take an average of 33.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
14.1% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.0 minutes (±7.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Millsboro get to work
| Means of transportation | Millsboro | Sussex County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.4% (±6.5 points) | 75.4% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±3.4 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±2.4 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±2.1 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.1% (±5.7 points) | 13.4% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Millsboro, 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 Millsboro, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sussex County, Millsboro ranks 2 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 5 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Millsboro
| Vehicles available | Millsboro | Sussex County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±2.9 points) | 3.3% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.3% (±8.5 points) | 32.5% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% (±7.9 points) | 41.2% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.0% (±4.1 points) | 23.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Millsboro, 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 Millsboro
| Millsboro | Sussex County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.1% (±5.7 points) | 13.4% (±0.8 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±5.7 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±5.7 points) | 91.5% (±0.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Millsboro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sussex County (91.5%).
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 Millsboro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millsboro | — | 33.0 minutes (±7.7) | — |
| Dagsboro | 4.5 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Frankford | 6.2 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Georgetown | 8.1 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Long Neck | 8.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Millville | 10 mi | 29.3 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Selbyville | 10 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Ocean View | 12 mi | 25.2 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 13 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Frankford, DE (20.0 minutes), Selbyville, DE (21.8 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel | 33.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 2 | Millsboro | 33.0 minutes (±7.7) |
| 3 | Slaughter Beach | 32.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | Greenwood | 30.5 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Bridgeville | 29.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 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) |
Showing 8 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 Millsboro
How long is the average commute in Millsboro?
Workers who live in Millsboro, DE take an average of 33.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Millsboro without a car?
3.1% of households in Millsboro have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Millsboro?
14.1% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Millsboro worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Millsboro town, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Millsboro town, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Millsboro 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 Millsboro town, Delaware (place:47940, in state:10).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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