How long is the commute from Shafter Township, IL?
Workers who live in Shafter Township, IL take an average of 23.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
17.6% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.8 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Shafter Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Shafter Township | Fayette County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±14.4 points) | 79.3% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.4% (±4.2 points) | 10.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±2.1 points) | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.6% (±16.1 points) | 7.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Shafter Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Fayette County (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shafter Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fayette County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fayette County, Shafter Township ranks 16 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1707 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shafter Township
| Vehicles available | Shafter Township | Fayette County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±3.0 points) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.5% (±10.5 points) | 29.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% (±20.9 points) | 37.5% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 42.7% (±21.5 points) | 27.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Shafter Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Fayette County (5.5%).
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 Shafter Township
| Shafter Township | Fayette County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.6% (±16.1 points) | 7.1% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±7.2 points) | 90.1% (±1.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±8.9 points) | 83.9% (±2.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shafter Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fayette County (83.9%).
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 Shafter Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shafter Township | — | 23.8 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Bear Grove Township | 4.7 mi | 17.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon Township | 5.5 mi | 27.2 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Vandalia | 6.1 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| South Hurricane Township | 6.3 mi | 17.8 minutes (±10.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mulberry Grove Township | 7.1 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fillmore | 7.3 mi | 28.6 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fillmore Consolidated Township | 7.5 mi | 26.9 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mulberry Grove | 7.8 mi | 21.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sefton Township | 29.8 minutes (±9.5) |
| 11 | Loudon Township | 27.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Sharon Township | 27.2 minutes (±6.3) |
| 13 | Hurricane Township | 24.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 14 | Brownstown | 24.3 minutes (±7.0) |
| 15 | Otego Township | 24.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 16 | Shafter Township | 23.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 17 | Lone Grove Township | 23.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 18 | St. Elmo | 22.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 19 | Seminary Township | 22.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 20 | St. Peter | 22.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 21 | Avena Township | 21.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 22 | Vandalia Township | 20.8 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Fayette 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 Shafter Township
How long is the average commute in Shafter Township?
Workers who live in Shafter Township, IL take an average of 23.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shafter Township without a car?
1.8% of households in Shafter Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shafter Township?
17.6% (±16.1 points) of workers who live in Shafter Township worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shafter township, Fayette County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shafter township, Fayette County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shafter township, Fayette 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 Shafter township, Fayette County, Illinois (county subdivision:68926, in state:17 county:051).
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 .