How long is the commute from De Soto Township, IL?
Workers who live in De Soto Township, IL take an average of 17.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
5.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.3 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.7%
How people in De Soto Township get to work
| Means of transportation | De Soto Township | Jackson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.5% (±7.5 points) | 72.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±4.7 points) | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±2.5 points) | 5.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±3.2 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±4.1 points) | 10.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In De Soto Township, 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 De Soto Township, 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, De Soto Township ranks 22 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2470 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in De Soto Township
| Vehicles available | De Soto Township | Jackson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% (±3.4 points) | 11.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.0% (±6.9 points) | 39.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% (±7.1 points) | 30.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.0% (±5.2 points) | 18.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In De Soto Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jackson County (11.5%).
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 De Soto Township
| De Soto Township | Jackson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±4.1 points) | 10.8% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±2.5 points) | 94.6% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±2.9 points) | 86.5% (±1.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In De Soto Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jackson 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 De Soto Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto Township | — | 17.3 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| De Soto | 1.7 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hurst | 3.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Bush | 4.0 mi | 23.9 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cambria | 4.8 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale Township | 5.9 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Somerset Township | 5.9 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Royalton | 6.2 mi | 30.0 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Elk Township | 6.4 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hurst, IL (27.6 minutes), Somerset Township, IL (28.5 minutes), Royalton, IL (30.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Dowell | 24.2 minutes (±5.4) |
| 17 | Makanda | 24.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 18 | Vergennes Township | 21.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 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 10 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 De Soto Township
How long is the average commute in De Soto Township?
Workers who live in De Soto Township, IL take an average of 17.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in De Soto Township without a car?
5.7% of households in De Soto Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in De Soto Township?
9.8% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in De Soto Township worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — De Soto township, Jackson County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — De Soto township, Jackson County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — De Soto township, Jackson 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 De Soto township, Jackson County, Illinois (county subdivision:19629, in state:17 county:077).
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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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