How long is the commute from Foster Township (Marion County), IL?
Workers who live in Foster Township (Marion County), IL take an average of 42.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
16.4% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 42.0 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Foster Township (Marion County) get to work
| Means of transportation | Foster Township (Marion County) | Marion County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.6% (±19.2 points) | 82.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 9.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.4% (±19.2 points) | 4.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Foster Township (Marion County), the average commute is higher than in Marion County (21.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Foster Township (Marion County), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marion County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Marion County, Foster Township (Marion County) ranks 1 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 52 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Foster Township (Marion County)
| Vehicles available | Foster Township (Marion County) | Marion County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±20.4 points) | 7.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.1% (±15.9 points) | 33.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±25.7 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 47.2% (±26.2 points) | 21.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Foster Township (Marion County), the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marion County (7.0%).
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 Foster Township (Marion County)
| Foster Township (Marion County) | Marion County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.4% (±19.2 points) | 4.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±20.4 points) | 90.8% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±20.4 points) | 86.0% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Foster Township (Marion County), the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marion County (86.0%).
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 Foster Township (Marion County)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Township (Marion County) | — | 42.0 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Alma | 4.9 mi | 18.1 minutes (±5.5) | Lower |
| Kinmundy Township | 5.3 mi | 27.2 minutes (±5.2) | Lower |
| Kinmundy | 6.0 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Wilberton Township | 6.0 mi | 48.3 minutes (±16.0) | Not measurably different |
| Patoka Township | 6.2 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Tonti Township | 6.4 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Vernon | 6.8 mi | 27.2 minutes (±16.3) | Not measurably different |
| Patoka | 7.3 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alma, IL (18.1 minutes), Kinmundy Township, IL (27.2 minutes), Kinmundy, IL (25.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foster Township (Marion County) | 42.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 2 | Omega Township | 40.1 minutes (±13.5) |
| 3 | Walnut Hill | 35.3 minutes (±15.8) |
| 4 | Romine Township | 32.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | Haines Township | 31.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 6 | Iuka | 30.0 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | Odin Township | 28.5 minutes (±8.2) |
Showing 7 of 31 places in Marion 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 Foster Township (Marion County)
How long is the average commute in Foster Township (Marion County)?
Workers who live in Foster Township (Marion County), IL take an average of 42.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Foster Township (Marion County) without a car?
0.0% of households in Foster Township (Marion County) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Foster Township (Marion County)?
16.4% (±19.2 points) of workers who live in Foster Township (Marion County) worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster township, Marion County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster township, Marion County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster township, Marion 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 Foster township, Marion County, Illinois (county subdivision:27195, in state:17 county:121).
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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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