How long is the commute from Carthage, IL?
Workers who live in Carthage, IL take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
91.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
1.4% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Carthage get to work
| Means of transportation | Carthage | Hancock County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 91.6% (±5.5 points) | 84.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±3.6 points) | 4.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±2.5 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 7.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Carthage, the average commute is not measurably different from Hancock County (24.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carthage, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hancock County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hancock County, Carthage ranks 26 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2158 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carthage
| Vehicles available | Carthage | Hancock County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±4.1 points) | 5.4% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.3% (±9.0 points) | 27.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% (±7.8 points) | 39.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.3% (±7.1 points) | 28.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Carthage, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hancock County (5.4%).
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 Carthage
| Carthage | Hancock County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 7.5% (±1.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% (±5.7 points) | 90.7% (±1.7 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.6% (±6.6 points) | 82.4% (±2.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Carthage, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hancock County (82.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Carthage
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage | — | 20.7 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Carthage Township | 2.1 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Township (Hancock County) | 4.1 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ferris | 4.4 mi | 25.0 minutes (±20.0) | Not measurably different |
| Harmony Township | 6.3 mi | 19.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Elvaston | 6.5 mi | 17.3 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Pilot Grove Township | 6.9 mi | 28.2 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Basco | 7.1 mi | 24.8 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bear Creek Township (Hancock County) | 7.1 mi | 30.4 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pilot Grove Township, IL (28.2 minutes), Bear Creek Township (Hancock County), IL (30.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hancock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Warsaw | 23.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 20 (tie) | Warsaw Township | 23.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 22 | Wythe Township | 22.3 minutes (±7.6) |
| 23 | Walker Township | 21.9 minutes (±6.0) |
| 24 | Augusta Township | 21.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 25 | Augusta | 21.1 minutes (±6.3) |
| 26 | Carthage | 20.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 27 | Nauvoo | 20.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 28 | Appanoose Township | 20.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 29 | Harmony Township | 19.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 30 | Rock Creek Township | 19.4 minutes (±9.5) |
| 31 | Carthage Township | 19.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 32 | Sonora Township | 18.8 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Hancock 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 Carthage
How long is the average commute in Carthage?
Workers who live in Carthage, IL take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carthage without a car?
6.5% of households in Carthage have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carthage?
1.4% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Carthage worked from home, and 80.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carthage city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carthage city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carthage 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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