How long is the commute from Newman Township, IL?
Workers who live in Newman Township, IL take an average of 35.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.9 minutes (±8.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Newman Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Newman Township | Douglas County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±6.7 points) | 74.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.3% (±5.7 points) | 9.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.2 points) | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 6.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±2.5 points) | 6.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Newman Township, the average commute is higher than in Douglas County (20.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Newman Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Douglas County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Douglas County, Newman Township ranks 2 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 157 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Newman Township
| Vehicles available | Newman Township | Douglas County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±3.4 points) | 10.8% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% (±10.9 points) | 27.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% (±8.2 points) | 35.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.6% (±5.9 points) | 26.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Newman Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Douglas County (10.8%).
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 Newman Township
| Newman Township | Douglas County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±2.5 points) | 6.0% (±1.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±2.9 points) | 89.5% (±1.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% (±4.4 points) | 82.8% (±2.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Newman Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Douglas County (82.8%).
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 Newman Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Township | — | 35.9 minutes (±8.9) | — |
| Newman | 2.3 mi | 38.1 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Murdock Township | 4.1 mi | 23.3 minutes (±7.4) | Lower |
| Longview | 5.2 mi | 39.9 minutes (±25.8) | Not measurably different |
| Broadlands | 5.5 mi | 29.0 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ayers Township | 6.7 mi | 30.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Allerton | 7.0 mi | 29.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Raymond Township (Champaign County) | 7.4 mi | 27.3 minutes (±14.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hume | 7.4 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Murdock Township, IL (23.3 minutes), Hume, IL (24.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newman | 38.1 minutes (±10.6) |
| 2 | Newman Township | 35.9 minutes (±8.9) |
| 3 | Villa Grove | 30.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Camargo Township | 29.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 5 | Hindsboro | 26.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 | Bowdre Township | 26.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 | Camargo | 26.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 8 | Sargent Township | 25.3 minutes (±6.1) |
Showing 8 of 17 places in Douglas 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 Newman Township
How long is the average commute in Newman Township?
Workers who live in Newman Township, IL take an average of 35.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Newman Township without a car?
3.0% of households in Newman Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Newman Township?
4.8% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Newman Township worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newman township, Douglas County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newman township, Douglas County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newman township, Douglas 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 Newman township, Douglas County, Illinois (county subdivision:52636, in state:17 county:041).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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