How long is the commute from Walnut Township, IL?
Workers who live in Walnut Township, IL take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.5% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Walnut Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Walnut Township | Bureau County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.6% (±6.7 points) | 80.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±4.9 points) | 10.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.5% (±3.7 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±4.4 points) | 5.4% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Walnut Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Bureau County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Walnut Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bureau County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Bureau County, Walnut Township ranks 38 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2345 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Walnut Township
| Vehicles available | Walnut Township | Bureau County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±3.0 points) | 6.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% (±8.0 points) | 29.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.0% (±8.4 points) | 41.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.4% (±4.1 points) | 22.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Walnut Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Bureau County (6.7%).
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 Walnut Township
| Walnut Township | Bureau County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±4.4 points) | 5.4% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.1% (±7.5 points) | 93.7% (±1.0 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 72.7% (±8.8 points) | 86.3% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Walnut Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Bureau County (86.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Walnut Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Township | — | 19.0 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Walnut | 1.1 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Greenville Township | 4.9 mi | 19.7 minutes (±12.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ohio | 6.2 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Bureau Township | 6.3 mi | 17.5 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ohio Township | 6.3 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Deer Grove | 7.2 mi | 21.3 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| New Bedford | 7.6 mi | 35.0 minutes (±14.5) | Higher |
| Manlius | 7.7 mi | 41.1 minutes (±22.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ohio, IL (25.7 minutes), Ohio Township, IL (26.3 minutes), New Bedford, IL (35.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bureau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Dover Township | 20.4 minutes (±6.9) |
| 33 | Greenville Township | 19.7 minutes (±12.3) |
| 34 | Walnut | 19.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 35 | Spring Valley | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 36 | Dalzell | 19.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 37 (tie) | Hall Township | 19.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 37 (tie) | Walnut Township | 19.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 39 | Dover | 18.3 minutes (±8.2) |
| 40 | Princeton | 18.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 41 | Princeton Township | 17.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 42 | Bureau Township | 17.5 minutes (±7.2) |
| 43 (tie) | Ladd | 17.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 43 (tie) | Seatonville | 17.4 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Bureau 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 Walnut Township
How long is the average commute in Walnut Township?
Workers who live in Walnut Township, IL take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Walnut Township without a car?
5.0% of households in Walnut Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Walnut Township?
6.1% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Walnut Township worked from home, and 72.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walnut township, Bureau County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walnut township, Bureau County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walnut township, Bureau 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 Walnut township, Bureau County, Illinois (county subdivision:78539, in state:17 county:011).
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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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