How long is the commute from Macomb, IL?
Workers who live in Macomb, IL take an average of 15.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
6.9% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
13.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.5 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 13.2%
How people in Macomb get to work
| Means of transportation | Macomb | McDonough County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.2% (±4.0 points) | 76.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±2.5 points) | 9.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.9% (±2.2 points) | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±2.1 points) | 6.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Macomb, the average commute is lower than in McDonough County (18.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Macomb, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McDonough County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McDonough County, Macomb ranks 23 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2567 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Macomb
| Vehicles available | Macomb | McDonough County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.2% (±2.8 points) | 9.4% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.9% (±4.5 points) | 40.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% (±4.2 points) | 32.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.3% (±2.8 points) | 17.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Macomb, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in McDonough County (9.4%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Macomb
| Macomb | McDonough County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±2.1 points) | 6.9% (±1.4 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±2.0 points) | 92.0% (±2.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.7% (±3.3 points) | 84.0% (±2.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Macomb, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McDonough County (84.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Macomb
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb | — | 15.5 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Macomb City Township | 0.0 mi | 15.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Emmet Township | 4.3 mi | 21.0 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Macomb Township | 4.3 mi | 12.8 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Chalmers Township | 5.0 mi | 10.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Scotland Township | 5.8 mi | 19.8 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Good Hope | 6.0 mi | 17.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Colchester | 6.5 mi | 15.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bardolph | 6.6 mi | 14.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Macomb Township, IL (12.8 minutes), Chalmers Township, IL (10.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McDonough County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Tennessee | 17.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 | New Salem Township (McDonough County) | 16.9 minutes (±7.7) |
| 19 | Tennessee Township | 16.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 20 (tie) | Colchester Township | 15.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 (tie) | Walnut Grove Township (McDonough County) | 15.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 22 | Colchester | 15.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 23 (tie) | Macomb | 15.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 23 (tie) | Macomb City Township | 15.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 25 | Bardolph | 14.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 26 | Macomb Township | 12.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 27 | Chalmers Township | 10.6 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 11 of 27 places in McDonough 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 Macomb
How long is the average commute in Macomb?
Workers who live in Macomb, IL take an average of 15.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Macomb without a car?
13.2% of households in Macomb have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Macomb?
8.1% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Macomb worked from home, and 84.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macomb city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macomb city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macomb 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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