How long is the commute from Elwood, IN?
Workers who live in Elwood, IN take an average of 28.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.6 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Elwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Elwood | Madison County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.6% (±6.1 points) | 77.2% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.8% (±5.6 points) | 9.7% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±2.4 points) | 10.4% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Elwood, the average commute is not measurably different from Madison County (26.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Madison County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Madison County, Elwood ranks 9 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 516 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elwood
| Vehicles available | Elwood | Madison County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±3.1 points) | 6.1% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% (±6.0 points) | 34.1% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.0% (±5.5 points) | 36.6% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.2% (±6.3 points) | 23.2% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Elwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Madison County (6.1%).
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 Elwood
| Elwood | Madison County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±2.4 points) | 10.4% (±0.9 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±2.6 points) | 94.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±3.6 points) | 89.6% (±1.0 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Elwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Madison County (89.6%).
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 Elwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood | — | 28.6 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Pipe Creek Township (Madison County) | 2.9 mi | 28.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Tipton County) | 4.0 mi | 36.3 minutes (±13.3) | Not measurably different |
| Duck Creek Township | 4.3 mi | 33.5 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Frankton | 5.0 mi | 31.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Orestes | 5.9 mi | 19.0 minutes (±5.2) | Lower |
| Boone Township (Madison County) | 7.4 mi | 27.3 minutes (±11.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wildcat Township | 8.2 mi | 30.1 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Alexandria | 8.6 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Orestes, IN (19.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Jackson Township (Madison County) | 33.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Frankton | 31.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | Green Township (Madison County) | 31.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 6 | Ingalls | 31.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Monroe Township (Madison County) | 29.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Alexandria | 29.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Elwood | 28.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 | Pipe Creek Township (Madison County) | 28.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 | Markleville | 27.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 12 | Boone Township (Madison County) | 27.3 minutes (±11.6) |
| 13 | Adams Township (Madison County) | 27.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 14 (tie) | Lafayette Township (Madison County) | 26.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Stony Creek Township | 26.9 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Madison 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 Elwood
How long is the average commute in Elwood?
Workers who live in Elwood, IN take an average of 28.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elwood without a car?
5.8% of households in Elwood have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elwood?
4.5% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Elwood worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elwood city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elwood city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elwood city, Indiana
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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