How long is the commute from Allen Township, IL?
Workers who live in Allen Township, IL take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
2.7% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Allen Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Allen Township | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.8% (±8.0 points) | 83.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±6.1 points) | 8.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±15.4 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.7 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±15.4 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.7% (±4.1 points) | 5.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Allen Township, the average commute is not measurably different from LaSalle County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Allen Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from LaSalle County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In LaSalle County, Allen Township ranks 30 of 61 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1217 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Allen Township
| Vehicles available | Allen Township | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±9.6 points) | 6.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.7% (±9.7 points) | 33.1% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±11.2 points) | 38.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.8% (±12.0 points) | 22.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Allen Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from LaSalle County (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Allen Township
| Allen Township | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.7% (±4.1 points) | 5.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.7% (±8.1 points) | 93.4% (±0.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.9% (±8.5 points) | 87.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Allen Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from LaSalle County (87.4%).
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 Allen Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Township | — | 26.6 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Ransom | 0.7 mi | 29.8 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Kinsman | 4.7 mi | 41.0 minutes (±20.7) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Township | 5.5 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Otter Creek Township (LaSalle County) | 6.1 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sunbury Township | 6.1 mi | 23.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brookfield Township | 6.8 mi | 27.3 minutes (±11.9) | Not measurably different |
| Nevada Township | 7.9 mi | 33.5 minutes (±12.6) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Rapids Township | 8.5 mi | 30.0 minutes (±3.6) | 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 LaSalle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Rutland Township (LaSalle County) | 28.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 25 | Bruce Township | 28.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 26 | Streator | 27.7 minutes (±5.4) |
| 27 | Farm Ridge Township | 27.6 minutes (±6.3) |
| 28 | Brookfield Township | 27.3 minutes (±11.9) |
| 29 | North Utica | 27.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 30 | Allen Township | 26.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 31 | Freedom Township (LaSalle County) | 26.5 minutes (±13.6) |
| 32 | Richland Township (LaSalle County) | 26.4 minutes (±6.1) |
| 33 | Utica Township | 26.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 34 | Seneca | 26.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 35 | South Ottawa Township | 25.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 36 | Troy Grove Township | 25.8 minutes (±6.8) |
Showing 13 of 61 places in LaSalle 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 Allen Township
How long is the average commute in Allen Township?
Workers who live in Allen Township, IL take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Allen Township without a car?
8.7% of households in Allen Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Allen Township?
2.7% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Allen Township worked from home, and 85.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allen township, LaSalle County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allen township, LaSalle County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allen township, LaSalle County, Illinois
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 Allen township, LaSalle County, Illinois (county subdivision:00763, in state:17 county:099).
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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