How long is the commute from Mechanicsburg, IL?
Workers who live in Mechanicsburg, IL take an average of 25.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
19.8% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.9 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Mechanicsburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Mechanicsburg | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.0% (±8.8 points) | 77.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.9% (±2.5 points) | 5.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 0.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.8% (±9.0 points) | 13.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Mechanicsburg, the average commute is higher than in Sangamon County (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mechanicsburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sangamon County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sangamon County, Mechanicsburg ranks 17 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1352 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mechanicsburg
| Vehicles available | Mechanicsburg | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±1.9 points) | 7.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.1% (±8.2 points) | 36.8% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% (±11.9 points) | 38.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.8% (±12.4 points) | 17.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Mechanicsburg, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sangamon County (7.6%).
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 Mechanicsburg
| Mechanicsburg | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.8% (±9.0 points) | 13.7% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±2.7 points) | 95.4% (±0.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.0% (±9.5 points) | 90.6% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mechanicsburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sangamon 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 Mechanicsburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsburg | — | 25.9 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Mechanicsburg Township | 2.5 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo | 3.6 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Cooper Township | 3.9 mi | 33.2 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Dawson | 4.7 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Mount Auburn Township | 6.6 mi | 30.8 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Clear Lake Township | 6.9 mi | 24.0 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester | 7.0 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester Township | 7.4 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dawson, IL (22.2 minutes), Rochester Township, IL (21.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mount Auburn Township, IL (30.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sangamon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Loami | 26.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 12 | Pawnee | 26.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 13 (tie) | Maxwell Township | 26.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 13 (tie) | Pawnee Township | 26.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Auburn Township (Sangamon County) | 26.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 16 | Berlin | 26.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 17 | Mechanicsburg | 25.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 18 (tie) | Cantrall | 25.4 minutes (±6.5) |
| 18 (tie) | Williamsville | 25.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 20 | Mechanicsburg Township | 24.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 21 | Cartwright Township | 24.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 | Clear Lake Township | 24.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 23 | Island Grove Township | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Sangamon 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 Mechanicsburg
How long is the average commute in Mechanicsburg?
Workers who live in Mechanicsburg, IL take an average of 25.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mechanicsburg without a car?
1.8% of households in Mechanicsburg have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mechanicsburg?
19.8% (±9.0 points) of workers who live in Mechanicsburg worked from home, and 89.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsburg village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsburg village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsburg village, 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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