How long is the commute from Downs Township, IL?
Workers who live in Downs Township, IL take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
15.7% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Downs Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Downs Township | McLean County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.9% (±8.2 points) | 69.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±2.5 points) | 7.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±2.7 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.7% (±7.2 points) | 17.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Downs Township, the average commute is not measurably different from McLean County (18.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Downs Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McLean County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In McLean County, Downs Township ranks 38 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2127 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Downs Township
| Vehicles available | Downs Township | McLean County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±2.9 points) | 5.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% (±11.6 points) | 36.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.4% (±10.9 points) | 39.8% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±8.3 points) | 17.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Downs Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in McLean County (5.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Downs Township
| Downs Township | McLean County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.7% (±7.2 points) | 17.5% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±3.0 points) | 96.6% (±0.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±5.0 points) | 90.0% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Downs Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McLean County (90.0%).
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 Downs Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downs Township | — | 21.0 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Downs | 3.4 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Randolph Township | 5.7 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Le Roy | 5.8 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Old Town Township | 6.5 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Empire Township | 6.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Heyworth | 6.9 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomington Township | 7.8 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Dawson Township | 9.0 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bloomington Township, IL (16.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McLean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Empire Township | 22.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 33 (tie) | Heyworth | 22.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 33 (tie) | Allin Township | 22.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 35 | Funks Grove Township | 22.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 36 | Randolph Township | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 37 | West Township (McLean County) | 21.3 minutes (±6.5) |
| 38 | Downs Township | 21.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 39 | Stanford | 20.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 40 (tie) | Towanda | 20.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 40 (tie) | Money Creek Township | 20.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 42 | Anchor | 20.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 43 | Downs | 20.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 44 | Anchor Township | 19.2 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in McLean 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 Downs Township
How long is the average commute in Downs Township?
Workers who live in Downs Township, IL take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Downs Township without a car?
2.5% of households in Downs Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Downs Township?
15.7% (±7.2 points) of workers who live in Downs Township worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downs township, McLean County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downs township, McLean County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downs township, McLean 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 Downs township, McLean County, Illinois (county subdivision:20656, in state:17 county:113).
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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Figures last updated on .
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