How long is the commute from Cooper Township, IL?
Workers who live in Cooper Township, IL take an average of 33.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
12.6% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.2 minutes (±7.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Cooper Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Cooper Township | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.7% (±10.7 points) | 77.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±6.3 points) | 5.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.6% (±10.4 points) | 13.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Cooper Township, the average commute is higher than in Sangamon County (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cooper Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sangamon County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sangamon County, Cooper Township ranks 3 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 322 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cooper Township
| Vehicles available | Cooper Township | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±12.7 points) | 7.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.0% (±9.8 points) | 36.8% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.0% (±14.9 points) | 38.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 56.0% (±16.6 points) | 17.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Cooper Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sangamon County (7.6%).
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 Cooper Township
| Cooper Township | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.6% (±10.4 points) | 13.7% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.2% (±9.8 points) | 95.4% (±0.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.1% (±10.4 points) | 90.6% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cooper Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sangamon County (90.6%).
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 Cooper Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Township | — | 33.2 minutes (±7.8) | — |
| Mechanicsburg | 3.9 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester | 4.3 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Rochester Township | 4.9 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Mechanicsburg Township | 5.9 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Edinburg | 6.6 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Mount Auburn Township | 6.7 mi | 30.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo | 7.4 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Dawson | 7.5 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rochester, IL (22.8 minutes), Rochester Township, IL (21.6 minutes), Mechanicsburg Township, IL (24.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sangamon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cotton Hill Township | 55.5 minutes (±32.5) |
| 2 | Talkington Township | 35.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 3 | Cooper Township | 33.2 minutes (±7.8) |
| 4 | Loami Township | 31.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 | Thayer | 30.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 6 | Divernon | 30.3 minutes (±5.8) |
| 7 | Riverton | 29.4 minutes (±7.7) |
| 8 | Auburn | 27.5 minutes (±5.8) |
| 9 | Ball Township | 27.3 minutes (±7.3) |
Showing 9 of 49 places in Sangamon 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 Cooper Township
How long is the average commute in Cooper Township?
Workers who live in Cooper Township, IL take an average of 33.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cooper Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Cooper Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cooper Township?
12.6% (±10.4 points) of workers who live in Cooper Township worked from home, and 81.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cooper township, Sangamon County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cooper township, Sangamon County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cooper township, Sangamon 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 Cooper township, Sangamon County, Illinois (county subdivision:16223, in state:17 county:167).
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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