How long is the commute from Decatur, IL?
Workers who live in Decatur, IL take an average of 17.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
12.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.7 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 12.1%
How people in Decatur get to work
| Means of transportation | Decatur | Macon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±2.4 points) | 80.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±1.4 points) | 6.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±1.0 points) | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±1.6 points) | 8.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Decatur, the average commute is lower than in Macon County (19.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Decatur, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Macon County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Macon County, Decatur ranks 25 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2437 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Decatur
| Vehicles available | Decatur | Macon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.1% (±1.3 points) | 9.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% (±2.3 points) | 36.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% (±2.2 points) | 37.3% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.0% (±1.3 points) | 17.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Decatur, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Macon County (9.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Decatur
| Decatur | Macon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±1.6 points) | 8.3% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±1.4 points) | 93.8% (±1.0 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±1.4 points) | 89.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Decatur, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Macon County (89.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Decatur
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | — | 17.7 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Decatur Township | 1.5 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hickory Point Township | 4.9 mi | 17.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Forsyth | 5.1 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Zion | 5.6 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| South Wheatland Township | 5.7 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Long Creek Township | 5.7 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Long Creek | 5.8 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Whitmore Township | 6.6 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mount Zion, IL (21.6 minutes), South Wheatland Township, IL (21.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Macon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | South Wheatland Township | 21.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 20 | Harristown Township | 20.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 21 | Long Creek Township | 20.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 22 | Whitmore Township | 19.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 23 | Oreana | 19.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 24 | Long Creek | 19.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 (tie) | Decatur | 17.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 25 (tie) | Forsyth | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 27 | Decatur Township | 17.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 28 | Hickory Point Township | 17.1 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 10 of 28 places in Macon 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 Decatur
How long is the average commute in Decatur?
Workers who live in Decatur, IL take an average of 17.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Decatur without a car?
12.1% of households in Decatur have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Decatur?
8.4% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Decatur worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur 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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