How long is the commute from Mason, IL?
Workers who live in Mason, IL take an average of 23.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
4.4% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.4 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Mason get to work
| Means of transportation | Mason | Effingham County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.7% (±7.9 points) | 79.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±5.9 points) | 5.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±2.2 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.4% (±5.0 points) | 11.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Mason, the average commute is higher than in Effingham County (18.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mason, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Effingham County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Effingham County, Mason ranks 8 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1767 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mason
| Vehicles available | Mason | Effingham County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±20.3 points) | 5.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% (±11.3 points) | 24.2% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% (±11.2 points) | 39.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.5% (±11.7 points) | 30.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Mason, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Effingham County (5.7%).
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 Mason
| Mason | Effingham County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.4% (±5.0 points) | 11.8% (±2.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±7.3 points) | 95.6% (±0.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.5% (±9.1 points) | 90.6% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mason, 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
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | — | 23.4 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Mason Township | 1.2 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewood | 3.0 mi | 30.6 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Effingham County) | 5.6 mi | 17.3 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Effingham County) | 5.7 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Watson | 5.9 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Larkinsburg Township | 6.1 mi | 37.0 minutes (±9.4) | Higher |
| West Township (Effingham County) | 7.0 mi | 25.0 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Blair Township | 8.0 mi | 26.4 minutes (±6.2) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 12 | Summit Township | 22.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 13 | Moccasin Township | 21.2 minutes (±8.5) |
| 14 | Mound Township (Effingham County) | 20.9 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 13 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
How long is the average commute in Mason?
Workers who live in Mason, IL take an average of 23.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mason without a car?
0.0% of households in Mason have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mason?
4.4% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Mason worked from home, and 83.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason town, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason town, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason town, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .