How long is the commute from Harlem Township (Stephenson County), IL?

Name: Commute and cars in Harlem Township (Stephenson County), IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Harlem Township (Stephenson County), IL take an average of 31.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

91.4% of workers drive alone to work.

0.1% take public transportation.

0.0% of workers walk to work.

6.7% work from home.

0.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 31.3 minutes (±6.0)
Public transportation: 0.1%
Work from home: 6.7%
Households without a car: 0.2%

How people in Harlem Township (Stephenson County) get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Harlem Township (Stephenson County)	Stephenson County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	91.4% (±5.4 points)	77.9%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	1.7% (±2.2 points)	7.7%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.1% (±0.3 points)	0.6%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	0.0% (±3.5 points)	2.0%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.2% (±0.4 points)	1.4%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	6.7% (±4.7 points)	10.3%	15.9%	15.1%

In Harlem Township (Stephenson County), the average commute is higher than in Stephenson County (20.7 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Harlem Township (Stephenson County), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stephenson County (0.6%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Stephenson County, Harlem Township (Stephenson County) ranks 4 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 493 of 2,646.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Harlem Township (Stephenson County)

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Harlem Township (Stephenson County)	Stephenson County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	0.2% (±0.4 points)	7.9%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	10.0% (±5.7 points)	36.9%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	41.9% (±11.6 points)	35.3%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	47.9% (±13.3 points)	19.9%	18.3%	21.9%

In Harlem Township (Stephenson County), the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Stephenson County (7.9%).

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 Harlem Township (Stephenson County)

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Harlem Township (Stephenson County)	Stephenson County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	6.7% (±4.7 points)	10.3% (±1.7 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	95.4% (±3.8 points)	91.7% (±1.4 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	91.3% (±5.5 points)	86.5% (±1.8 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Harlem Township (Stephenson County), the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Stephenson County (86.5%).

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 Harlem Township (Stephenson County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Harlem Township (Stephenson County)
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Harlem Township (Stephenson County)	—	31.3 minutes (±6.0)	—
Erin Township	4.0 mi	27.9 minutes (±6.3)	Not measurably different
Cedarville	4.4 mi	22.0 minutes (±4.2)	Lower
Freeport	4.6 mi	15.9 minutes (±1.4)	Lower
Freeport Township	4.6 mi	15.9 minutes (±1.4)	Lower
Florence Township (Stephenson County)	6.3 mi	17.2 minutes (±2.5)	Lower
Waddams Township	6.3 mi	22.8 minutes (±5.9)	Lower
Buckeye Township	6.7 mi	29.0 minutes (±5.2)	Not measurably different
Lancaster Township	6.8 mi	17.9 minutes (±3.5)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cedarville, IL (22.0 minutes), Freeport, IL (15.9 minutes), Freeport Township, IL (15.9 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Stephenson County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Lake Summerset	40.2 minutes (±5.2)
2	Rock Grove Township	37.0 minutes (±5.6)
3	Davis	33.0 minutes (±9.8)
4	Harlem Township (Stephenson County)	31.3 minutes (±6.0)
5	Rock City	30.7 minutes (±8.9)
6	Rock Run Township	29.9 minutes (±4.0)
7	Buckeye Township	29.0 minutes (±5.2)
8	Erin Township	27.9 minutes (±6.3)
9	West Point Township	26.8 minutes (±6.7)
10	Lena	26.2 minutes (±7.3)

Showing 10 of 30 places in Stephenson 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 Harlem Township (Stephenson County)

How long is the average commute in Harlem Township (Stephenson County)?

Workers who live in Harlem Township (Stephenson County), IL take an average of 31.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Harlem Township (Stephenson County) without a car?

0.2% of households in Harlem Township (Stephenson County) have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Harlem Township (Stephenson County)?

6.7% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Harlem Township (Stephenson County) worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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