How long is the commute from Sparta Township, IL?
Workers who live in Sparta Township, IL take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
5.8% of workers walk to work.
2.1% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Sparta Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Sparta Township | Knox County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.4% (±8.6 points) | 79.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±5.6 points) | 8.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.8% (±4.6 points) | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.1% (±2.3 points) | 5.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Sparta Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Knox County (20.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sparta Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Knox County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Knox County, Sparta Township ranks 21 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1969 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sparta Township
| Vehicles available | Sparta Township | Knox County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 8.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.7% (±7.9 points) | 38.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.5% (±10.3 points) | 33.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.3% (±7.7 points) | 19.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Sparta Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Knox County (8.6%).
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 Sparta Township
| Sparta Township | Knox County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.1% (±2.3 points) | 5.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±4.7 points) | 90.6% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±5.3 points) | 84.0% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sparta Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Knox County (84.0%).
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 Sparta Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Township | — | 22.1 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Wataga | 0.6 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Oneida | 4.2 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Henderson | 4.6 mi | 27.4 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| East Galesburg | 5.8 mi | 21.8 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Copley Township | 6.0 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ontario Township | 6.1 mi | 17.0 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Henderson Township | 6.1 mi | 13.4 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Knox Township | 6.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ontario Township, IL (17.0 minutes), Henderson Township, IL (13.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Rio | 26.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 16 (tie) | Chestnut Township | 25.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 16 (tie) | Walnut Grove Township (Knox County) | 25.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 18 | Truro Township | 23.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 19 | Elba Township | 22.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 20 | Williamsfield | 22.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 21 | Sparta Township | 22.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 22 | Wataga | 22.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 23 | East Galesburg | 21.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 24 (tie) | Altona | 20.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 24 (tie) | Knoxville | 20.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 26 | Haw Creek Township | 20.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 27 | Knox Township | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Knox 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 Sparta Township
How long is the average commute in Sparta Township?
Workers who live in Sparta Township, IL take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sparta Township without a car?
0.5% of households in Sparta Township have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sparta Township?
2.1% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Sparta Township worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparta township, Knox County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparta township, Knox County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparta township, Knox 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 Sparta township, Knox County, Illinois (county subdivision:71435, in state:17 county:095).
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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