How long is the commute from New Castle, DE?
Workers who live in New Castle, DE take an average of 23.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.2% of workers drive alone to work.
3.9% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
21.6% work from home.
9.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.2 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 3.9%
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Households without a car
- 9.3%
How people in New Castle get to work
| Means of transportation | New Castle | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.2% (±7.5 points) | 68.6% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±3.2 points) | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.9% (±2.9 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.6% (±6.0 points) | 17.6% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In New Castle, the average commute is not measurably different from New Castle County (25.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Castle, 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, New Castle ranks 19 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 57 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Castle
| Vehicles available | New Castle | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% (±5.3 points) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% (±7.9 points) | 35.2% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±8.1 points) | 37.4% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.3% (±4.4 points) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In New Castle, 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 New Castle
| New Castle | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.6% (±6.0 points) | 17.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±3.0 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±3.9 points) | 93.2% (±0.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In New Castle, 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 New Castle
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle | — | 23.2 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Wilmington Manor | 1.5 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 3.7 mi | 21.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Pennsville | 3.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pennsville Township | 4.5 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington | 4.9 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Elsmere | 5.0 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Carneys Point | 5.8 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Penns Grove Borough | 6.5 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.7) | 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 New Castle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Elsmere | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 14 (tie) | Bear | 24.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 (tie) | North Star | 24.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 16 (tie) | Ardentown | 23.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Wilmington | 23.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 18 (tie) | Hockessin | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 18 (tie) | New Castle | 23.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Wilmington Manor | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 21 | Bellefonte | 21.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 22 | Newport | 21.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 23 | Pike Creek Valley | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 24 | Newark | 19.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 25 | Ardencroft | 18.4 minutes (±4.1) |
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 New Castle
How long is the average commute in New Castle?
Workers who live in New Castle, DE take an average of 23.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Castle without a car?
9.3% of households in New Castle have no vehicle, and 3.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Castle?
21.6% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in New Castle worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Castle city, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Castle city, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Castle city, 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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