How long is the commute from Poplar Grove, IL?
Workers who live in Poplar Grove, IL take an average of 29.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.7% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.0 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Poplar Grove get to work
| Means of transportation | Poplar Grove | Boone County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.4% (±6.7 points) | 78.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.9% (±6.3 points) | 9.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.7% (±2.7 points) | 9.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Poplar Grove, the average commute is not measurably different from Boone County (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Poplar Grove, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Boone County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Boone County, Poplar Grove ranks 5 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 784 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Poplar Grove
| Vehicles available | Poplar Grove | Boone County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±3.2 points) | 4.2% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.5% (±8.0 points) | 25.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% (±10.5 points) | 40.7% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.3% (±10.5 points) | 29.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Poplar Grove, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Boone County (4.2%).
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 Poplar Grove
| Poplar Grove | Boone County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.7% (±2.7 points) | 9.6% (±2.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±4.8 points) | 95.7% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.7% (±5.8 points) | 91.2% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Poplar Grove, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Boone County (91.2%).
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 Poplar Grove
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Grove | — | 29.0 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Candlewick Lake | 1.4 mi | 38.4 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Timberlane | 1.6 mi | 29.1 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Poplar Grove Township | 1.7 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Caledonia | 2.8 mi | 25.9 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Caledonia Township | 3.3 mi | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Belvidere Township | 5.4 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Boone Township | 5.5 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bonus Township | 6.0 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Belvidere Township, IL (24.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Candlewick Lake, IL (38.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Boone County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Candlewick Lake | 38.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Caledonia Township | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Boone Township | 29.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Timberlane | 29.1 minutes (±5.3) |
| 5 | Poplar Grove | 29.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | Capron | 28.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 7 | Manchester Township | 28.8 minutes (±9.1) |
| 8 | Poplar Grove Township | 28.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Bonus Township | 27.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 10 | LeRoy Township | 26.8 minutes (±6.9) |
| 11 (tie) | Caledonia | 25.9 minutes (±7.7) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Boone 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 Poplar Grove
How long is the average commute in Poplar Grove?
Workers who live in Poplar Grove, IL take an average of 29.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Poplar Grove without a car?
2.2% of households in Poplar Grove have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Poplar Grove?
3.7% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Poplar Grove worked from home, and 90.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poplar Grove village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poplar Grove village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poplar Grove village, Illinois
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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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