How long is the commute from Mason Township, IL?
Workers who live in Mason Township, IL take an average of 25.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
17.2% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.0 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Mason Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Mason Township | Effingham County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.1% (±6.7 points) | 79.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±2.8 points) | 5.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.2% (±6.5 points) | 11.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Mason Township, the average commute is higher than in Effingham County (18.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mason Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Effingham County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Effingham County, Mason Township ranks 5 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1513 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mason Township
| Vehicles available | Mason Township | Effingham County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±2.3 points) | 5.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.7% (±7.9 points) | 24.2% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±12.4 points) | 39.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.4% (±11.8 points) | 30.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Mason Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Effingham County (5.7%).
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 Mason Township
| Mason Township | Effingham County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.2% (±6.5 points) | 11.8% (±2.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% (±4.9 points) | 95.6% (±0.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.8% (±5.8 points) | 90.6% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mason Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Effingham County (90.6%).
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 Mason Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Township | — | 25.0 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Mason | 1.2 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewood | 2.1 mi | 30.6 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Larkinsburg Township | 5.7 mi | 37.0 minutes (±9.4) | Higher |
| West Township (Effingham County) | 5.8 mi | 25.0 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Effingham County) | 6.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Effingham County) | 6.8 mi | 17.3 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Watson | 6.8 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Iola | 8.0 mi | 27.0 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Union Township (Effingham County), IL (17.3 minutes), Watson, IL (18.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Larkinsburg Township, IL (37.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Effingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgewood | 30.6 minutes (±7.5) |
| 2 | Beecher City | 27.8 minutes (±6.2) |
| 3 | Liberty Township (Effingham County) | 25.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 4 (tie) | Montrose | 25.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 4 (tie) | Mason Township | 25.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 (tie) | West Township (Effingham County) | 25.0 minutes (±11.0) |
| 7 | Dieterich | 24.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Mason | 23.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Bishop Township | 23.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 10 | Lucas Township | 22.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 11 | Altamont | 22.5 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 11 of 25 places in Effingham 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 Mason Township
How long is the average commute in Mason Township?
Workers who live in Mason Township, IL take an average of 25.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mason Township without a car?
1.9% of households in Mason Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mason Township?
17.2% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Mason Township worked from home, and 86.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason township, Effingham County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason township, Effingham County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason township, Effingham 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 Mason township, Effingham County, Illinois (county subdivision:47462, in state:17 county:049).
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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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