How long is the commute from Carlinville, IL?
Workers who live in Carlinville, IL take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±6.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Carlinville get to work
| Means of transportation | Carlinville | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.7% (±6.7 points) | 81.6% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±3.6 points) | 5.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±2.9 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±4.4 points) | 9.4% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Carlinville, the average commute is not measurably different from Macoupin County (27.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carlinville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Macoupin County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Macoupin County, Carlinville ranks 48 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2089 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carlinville
| Vehicles available | Carlinville | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±4.5 points) | 4.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% (±7.4 points) | 26.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% (±8.3 points) | 40.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.5% (±5.1 points) | 27.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Carlinville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Macoupin County (4.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Carlinville
| Carlinville | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±4.4 points) | 9.4% (±1.4 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±5.3 points) | 92.0% (±1.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±5.3 points) | 88.6% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Carlinville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Macoupin County (88.6%).
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 Carlinville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlinville | — | 21.2 minutes (±6.4) | — |
| Carlinville Township | 1.9 mi | 20.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brushy Mound Township | 3.6 mi | 22.6 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bird Township | 6.5 mi | 27.8 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Polk Township | 6.6 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Shaws Point Township | 6.9 mi | 24.7 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Standard City | 7.0 mi | 36.4 minutes (±11.9) | Higher |
| South Otter Township | 7.8 mi | 37.9 minutes (±8.7) | Higher |
| Nilwood | 9.2 mi | 33.1 minutes (±18.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Standard City, IL (36.4 minutes), South Otter Township, IL (37.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Macoupin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Shaws Point Township | 24.7 minutes (±8.6) |
| 43 | Virden | 24.3 minutes (±6.4) |
| 44 | Virden Township | 23.3 minutes (±6.1) |
| 45 | Lake Ka-Ho | 22.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 46 | Brushy Mound Township | 22.6 minutes (±6.6) |
| 47 | Staunton | 22.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 48 | Carlinville | 21.2 minutes (±6.4) |
| 49 | Carlinville Township | 20.4 minutes (±5.7) |
| 50 | Polk Township | 20.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 51 | Western Mound Township | 19.1 minutes (±5.8) |
Showing 10 of 51 places in Macoupin 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 Carlinville
How long is the average commute in Carlinville?
Workers who live in Carlinville, IL take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carlinville without a car?
4.6% of households in Carlinville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carlinville?
7.6% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Carlinville worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlinville city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlinville city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlinville 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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Figures last updated on .
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