How long is the commute from Eaton, IN?
Workers who live in Eaton, IN take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Eaton get to work
| Means of transportation | Eaton | Delaware County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.9% (±6.7 points) | 77.1% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±6.2 points) | 9.8% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±4.0 points) | 7.7% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Eaton, the average commute is higher than in Delaware County (21.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Eaton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Delaware County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Delaware County, Eaton ranks 7 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 604 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Eaton
| Vehicles available | Eaton | Delaware County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±2.4 points) | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% (±7.1 points) | 33.1% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.4% (±9.0 points) | 40.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±6.3 points) | 19.8% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Eaton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Delaware County (7.2%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Eaton
| Eaton | Delaware County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±4.0 points) | 7.7% (±1.0 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±3.8 points) | 94.8% (±0.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±4.1 points) | 88.4% (±1.0 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Eaton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Delaware County (88.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Eaton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton | — | 27.7 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Union Township (Delaware County) | 1.5 mi | 26.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Delaware County) | 4.3 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Niles Township | 4.8 mi | 24.9 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 5.9 mi | 28.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Albany | 6.7 mi | 31.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Shamrock Lakes | 6.9 mi | 30.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Licking Township | 7.1 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Gaston | 7.6 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hamilton Township (Delaware County), IN (21.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daleville | 32.8 minutes (±7.6) |
| 2 | Harrison Township (Delaware County) | 32.7 minutes (±7.3) |
| 3 | Albany | 31.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 28.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Selma | 28.4 minutes (±7.0) |
| 6 | Salem Township (Delaware County) | 28.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 7 (tie) | Eaton | 27.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 (tie) | Washington Township (Delaware County) | 27.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Union Township (Delaware County) | 26.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Gaston | 26.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 11 | Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Niles Township | 24.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 13 | Monroe Township (Delaware County) | 24.2 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Delaware 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 Eaton
How long is the average commute in Eaton?
Workers who live in Eaton, IN take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Eaton without a car?
3.4% of households in Eaton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Eaton?
5.2% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Eaton worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eaton town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eaton town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eaton town, 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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