How long is the commute from Abingdon, IL?
Workers who live in Abingdon, IL take an average of 35.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
1.9% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.4 minutes (±14.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Abingdon get to work
| Means of transportation | Abingdon | Knox County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.2% (±5.0 points) | 79.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±2.7 points) | 8.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±3.3 points) | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.9% (±2.2 points) | 5.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Abingdon, the average commute is higher than in Knox County (20.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Abingdon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Knox County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Knox County, Abingdon ranks 4 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 177 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Abingdon
| Vehicles available | Abingdon | Knox County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±3.1 points) | 8.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±8.2 points) | 38.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.2% (±8.5 points) | 33.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±5.7 points) | 19.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Abingdon, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Knox County (8.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Abingdon
| Abingdon | Knox County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.9% (±2.2 points) | 5.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% (±6.2 points) | 90.6% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.9% (±9.2 points) | 84.0% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Abingdon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Knox County (84.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Abingdon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | — | 35.4 minutes (±14.0) | — |
| Cedar Township | 2.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Point Township | 2.7 mi | 44.5 minutes (±25.8) | Not measurably different |
| St. Augustine | 5.7 mi | 33.8 minutes (±17.5) | Not measurably different |
| Berwick Township | 5.8 mi | 16.4 minutes (±6.2) | Lower |
| Floyd Township | 5.9 mi | 16.4 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Chestnut Township | 6.8 mi | 25.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Orange Township (Knox County) | 7.0 mi | 34.8 minutes (±12.9) | Not measurably different |
| Galesburg Township | 7.4 mi | 20.3 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Berwick Township, IL (16.4 minutes), Floyd Township, IL (16.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Point Township | 44.5 minutes (±25.8) |
| 2 | Victoria Township | 37.3 minutes (±15.0) |
| 3 | Yates City | 35.5 minutes (±7.7) |
| 4 | Abingdon | 35.4 minutes (±14.0) |
| 5 | Orange Township (Knox County) | 34.8 minutes (±12.9) |
| 6 | St. Augustine | 33.8 minutes (±17.5) |
| 7 | Salem Township (Knox County) | 33.3 minutes (±5.8) |
| 8 | Victoria | 33.2 minutes (±13.8) |
| 9 | Maquon Township | 32.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 10 | Maquon | 30.8 minutes (±4.4) |
Showing 10 of 34 places in Knox 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 Abingdon
How long is the average commute in Abingdon?
Workers who live in Abingdon, IL take an average of 35.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Abingdon without a car?
2.9% of households in Abingdon have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Abingdon?
1.9% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Abingdon worked from home, and 83.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abingdon city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abingdon city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abingdon city, Illinois
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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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