How long is the commute from Columbus Township, IL?
Workers who live in Columbus Township, IL take an average of 31.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
35.9% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.4 minutes (±7.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 35.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Columbus Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Columbus Township | Adams County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.2% (±21.8 points) | 79.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% (±9.5 points) | 8.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.4% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 35.9% (±21.4 points) | 7.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Columbus Township, the average commute is higher than in Adams County (16.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Columbus Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Adams County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Adams County, Columbus Township ranks 6 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 479 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Columbus Township
| Vehicles available | Columbus Township | Adams County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 7.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.8% (±16.9 points) | 33.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.1% (±14.8 points) | 35.8% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 58.1% (±20.7 points) | 23.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Columbus Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Adams County (7.5%).
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 Columbus Township
| Columbus Township | Adams County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 35.9% (±21.4 points) | 7.6% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±10.6 points) | 91.7% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.7% (±11.8 points) | 86.5% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Columbus Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Adams County (86.5%).
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 Columbus Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Township | — | 31.4 minutes (±7.1) | — |
| Columbus | 2.5 mi | 34.7 minutes (±15.1) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Point | 4.1 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Coatsburg | 4.8 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Camp Point Township | 5.4 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Gilmer Township | 6.1 mi | 28.4 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Adams County) | 7.0 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty | 7.1 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Concord Township (Adams County) | 7.3 mi | 28.8 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Camp Point, IL (22.7 minutes), Coatsburg, IL (20.0 minutes), Camp Point Township, IL (20.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richfield Township | 35.5 minutes (±5.3) |
| 2 | Columbus | 34.7 minutes (±15.1) |
| 3 | Beverly Township | 33.1 minutes (±7.2) |
| 4 | Clayton Township (Adams County) | 32.5 minutes (±7.0) |
| 5 | Northeast Township | 32.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 6 | Columbus Township | 31.4 minutes (±7.1) |
| 7 | Lima | 29.1 minutes (±5.9) |
| 8 | Golden | 28.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 9 | Concord Township (Adams County) | 28.8 minutes (±6.4) |
| 10 | Payson Township | 28.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 11 | Gilmer Township | 28.4 minutes (±6.5) |
| 12 | Clayton | 27.9 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 12 of 34 places in Adams 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 Columbus Township
How long is the average commute in Columbus Township?
Workers who live in Columbus Township, IL take an average of 31.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Columbus Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Columbus Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Columbus Township?
35.9% (±21.4 points) of workers who live in Columbus Township worked from home, and 87.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus township, Adams County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus township, Adams County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus township, Adams 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 Columbus township, Adams County, Illinois (county subdivision:15859, in state:17 county:001).
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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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