How long is the commute from El Paso, IL?
Workers who live in El Paso, IL take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
7.4% work from home.
9.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.8 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Households without a car
- 9.5%
How people in El Paso get to work
| Means of transportation | El Paso | Woodford County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.0% (±4.8 points) | 79.4% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±2.9 points) | 6.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±3.0 points) | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.4% (±2.6 points) | 11.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In El Paso, the average commute is not measurably different from Woodford County (25.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In El Paso, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Woodford County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Woodford County, El Paso ranks 13 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1534 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in El Paso
| Vehicles available | El Paso | Woodford County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% (±5.7 points) | 3.3% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.4% (±7.8 points) | 27.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±8.2 points) | 41.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±6.1 points) | 27.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In El Paso, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Woodford County (3.3%).
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 El Paso
| El Paso | Woodford County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.4% (±2.6 points) | 11.5% (±2.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±4.2 points) | 94.4% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.2% (±6.9 points) | 87.7% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In El Paso, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Woodford County (87.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near El Paso
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | — | 24.8 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| El Paso Township | 2.6 mi | 24.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Panola | 2.9 mi | 26.1 minutes (±15.5) | Not measurably different |
| Panola Township | 4.2 mi | 19.8 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Kappa | 4.5 mi | 22.9 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Greene Township (Woodford County) | 5.6 mi | 24.7 minutes (±10.5) | Not measurably different |
| Palestine Township | 5.9 mi | 28.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Secor | 6.1 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Gridley Township | 6.9 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Woodford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Palestine Township | 28.1 minutes (±5.4) |
| 8 | Minonk | 27.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Olio Township | 27.2 minutes (±9.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Clayton Township (Woodford County) | 26.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 10 (tie) | Minonk Township | 26.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 12 | Panola | 26.1 minutes (±15.5) |
| 13 | El Paso | 24.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 14 | Greene Township (Woodford County) | 24.7 minutes (±10.5) |
| 15 | El Paso Township | 24.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Benson | 24.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Spring Bay | 24.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 18 | Metamora Township | 23.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 19 | Secor | 23.8 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Woodford 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 El Paso
How long is the average commute in El Paso?
Workers who live in El Paso, IL take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in El Paso without a car?
9.5% of households in El Paso have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in El Paso?
7.4% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in El Paso worked from home, and 79.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — El Paso city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — El Paso city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — El Paso 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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Figures last updated on .
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