How long is the commute from Dunkirk, IN?
Workers who live in Dunkirk, IN take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
3.2% work from home.
10.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Households without a car
- 10.3%
How people in Dunkirk get to work
| Means of transportation | Dunkirk | Jay County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.9% (±5.5 points) | 76.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±3.7 points) | 10.2% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±2.4 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.2% (±2.7 points) | 7.7% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Dunkirk, the average commute is higher than in Jay County (22.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dunkirk, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jay County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jay County, Dunkirk ranks 6 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 603 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dunkirk
| Vehicles available | Dunkirk | Jay County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.3% (±5.6 points) | 8.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.8% (±8.7 points) | 28.3% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.8% (±6.1 points) | 35.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.1% (±7.2 points) | 28.5% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Dunkirk, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jay County (8.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Dunkirk
| Dunkirk | Jay County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.2% (±2.7 points) | 7.7% (±2.3 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.1% (±6.3 points) | 89.2% (±2.0 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.1% (±6.8 points) | 82.8% (±2.1 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dunkirk, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jay County (82.8%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dunkirk
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkirk | — | 27.7 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Richland Township (Jay County) | 2.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Redkey | 3.4 mi | 26.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Niles Township | 3.8 mi | 24.9 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Knox Township | 4.7 mi | 23.9 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Blackford County) | 4.9 mi | 32.7 minutes (±11.6) | Not measurably different |
| Albany | 4.9 mi | 31.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Jay County) | 7.2 mi | 28.8 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Randolph County) | 7.6 mi | 34.3 minutes (±5.7) | 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 Jay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Township (Jay County) | 32.6 minutes (±15.0) |
| 2 | Wabash Township (Jay County) | 31.4 minutes (±10.2) |
| 3 | Pennville | 30.0 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Pike Township (Jay County) | 29.7 minutes (±9.8) |
| 5 | Jefferson Township (Jay County) | 28.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 6 | Dunkirk | 27.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 7 | Redkey | 26.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 8 (tie) | Penn Township (Jay County) | 25.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 8 (tie) | Richland Township (Jay County) | 25.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 | Knox Township | 23.9 minutes (±6.0) |
| 11 | Salamonia | 23.8 minutes (±6.1) |
| 12 | Greene Township (Jay County) | 22.6 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Jay 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 Dunkirk
How long is the average commute in Dunkirk?
Workers who live in Dunkirk, IN take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dunkirk without a car?
10.3% of households in Dunkirk have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dunkirk?
3.2% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Dunkirk worked from home, and 79.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunkirk city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunkirk city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunkirk city, Indiana
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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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