How long is the commute from Wilmington, DE?
Workers who live in Wilmington, DE take an average of 23.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.3% of workers drive alone to work.
7.7% take public transportation.
5.1% of workers walk to work.
16.0% work from home.
22.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.5 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 7.7%
- Work from home
- 16.0%
- Households without a car
- 22.5%
How people in Wilmington get to work
| Means of transportation | Wilmington | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.3% (±2.4 points) | 68.6% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±1.4 points) | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.7% (±1.4 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.1% (±1.0 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.0% (±1.8 points) | 17.6% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Wilmington, the average commute is lower than in 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 Wilmington, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in New Castle County (2.6%).
It is also higher than in Delaware (1.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In New Castle County, Wilmington ranks 17 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 53 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wilmington
| Vehicles available | Wilmington | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 22.5% (±2.2 points) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.9% (±2.5 points) | 35.2% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.6% (±1.8 points) | 37.4% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.0% (±1.6 points) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Wilmington, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in New Castle County (7.5%).
It is also higher than in Delaware (6.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wilmington
| Wilmington | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.0% (±1.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±1.2 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.1% (±1.8 points) | 93.2% (±0.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Wilmington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in New Castle County (93.2%).
It is also lower than in Delaware (92.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wilmington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | — | 23.5 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Edgemoor | 1.9 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bellefonte | 2.8 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Elsmere | 3.3 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Penns Grove Borough | 3.4 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Carneys Point | 4.0 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 4.1 mi | 21.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington Manor | 4.4 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Greenville | 4.7 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.5) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Greenville | 25.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 12 | Brookside | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 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) |
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 Wilmington
How long is the average commute in Wilmington?
Workers who live in Wilmington, DE take an average of 23.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wilmington without a car?
22.5% of households in Wilmington have no vehicle, and 7.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wilmington?
16.0% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Wilmington worked from home, and 87.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington city, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington city, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington 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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