How long is the commute from Ellington Township, IL?
Workers who live in Ellington Township, IL take an average of 14.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.7 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Ellington Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Ellington Township | Adams County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.8% (±7.3 points) | 79.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±4.5 points) | 8.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.4% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.2% (±4.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±4.4 points) | 7.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Ellington Township, the average commute is lower than in Adams County (16.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ellington Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Adams County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Adams County, Ellington Township ranks 31 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2590 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ellington Township
| Vehicles available | Ellington Township | Adams County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 7.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.7% (±6.5 points) | 33.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.1% (±11.7 points) | 35.8% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.2% (±11.2 points) | 23.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Ellington Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Adams County (7.5%).
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 Ellington Township
| Ellington Township | Adams County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±4.4 points) | 7.6% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±4.7 points) | 91.7% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±3.3 points) | 86.5% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ellington Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Adams County (86.5%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ellington Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington Township | — | 14.7 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Gilmer Township | 5.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Quincy | 5.4 mi | 13.6 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Quincy Township | 5.4 mi | 13.6 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside Township (Adams County) | 6.3 mi | 13.1 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ursa | 6.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Mendon | 6.7 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Mendon Township | 7.5 mi | 26.1 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Ursa Township | 7.7 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gilmer Township, IL (28.4 minutes), Ursa, IL (20.5 minutes), Mendon, IL (19.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Ursa | 20.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 26 | Camp Point Township | 20.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 27 | Coatsburg | 20.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 28 | Mendon | 19.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 29 | Houston Township | 16.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 30 | Melrose Township (Adams County) | 15.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 31 | Ellington Township | 14.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 32 (tie) | Quincy | 13.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 32 (tie) | Quincy Township | 13.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 34 | Riverside Township (Adams County) | 13.1 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 10 of 34 places in Adams 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 Ellington Township
How long is the average commute in Ellington Township?
Workers who live in Ellington Township, IL take an average of 14.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ellington Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Ellington Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ellington Township?
7.9% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Ellington Township worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellington township, Adams County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellington township, Adams County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellington township, Adams 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 Ellington township, Adams County, Illinois (county subdivision:23412, in state:17 county:001).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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