How long is the commute from Carbondale, IL?
Workers who live in Carbondale, IL take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
9.3% of workers walk to work.
12.0% work from home.
17.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 12.0%
- Households without a car
- 17.5%
How people in Carbondale get to work
| Means of transportation | Carbondale | Jackson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.1% (±4.7 points) | 72.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±2.5 points) | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±1.4 points) | 0.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.3% (±2.7 points) | 5.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.9% (±1.7 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.0% (±3.3 points) | 10.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Carbondale, the average commute is lower than in Jackson County (20.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carbondale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Carbondale ranks 25 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2522 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carbondale
| Vehicles available | Carbondale | Jackson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.5% (±3.2 points) | 11.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.7% (±3.9 points) | 39.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.9% (±2.5 points) | 30.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.9% (±2.6 points) | 18.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Carbondale, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jackson County (11.5%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Carbondale
| Carbondale | Jackson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.0% (±3.3 points) | 10.8% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±1.4 points) | 94.6% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.3% (±3.1 points) | 86.5% (±1.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Carbondale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson County (86.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Carbondale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | — | 16.4 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Carbondale Township | 0.9 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Murphysboro Township | 5.0 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Makanda Township | 6.0 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| De Soto | 6.5 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| De Soto Township | 6.6 mi | 17.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Murphysboro | 6.7 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Cambria | 6.9 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Makanda | 7.1 mi | 24.0 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Murphysboro Township, IL (20.1 minutes), Makanda Township, IL (20.9 minutes), Murphysboro, IL (20.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Makanda Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Murphysboro | 20.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 21 | Murphysboro Township | 20.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 22 | De Soto Township | 17.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 23 | De Soto | 17.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 24 | Carbondale Township | 16.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 25 | Carbondale | 16.4 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 7 of 25 places in Jackson 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 Carbondale
How long is the average commute in Carbondale?
Workers who live in Carbondale, IL take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carbondale without a car?
17.5% of households in Carbondale have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carbondale?
12.0% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Carbondale worked from home, and 85.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carbondale city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carbondale city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carbondale city, Illinois
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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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