How long is the commute from Evansville, IN?
Workers who live in Evansville, IN take an average of 18.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
10.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.3 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 10.2%
How people in Evansville get to work
| Means of transportation | Evansville | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.7% (±1.8 points) | 80.1% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±1.2 points) | 8.4% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±0.7 points) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±0.8 points) | 6.7% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Evansville, the average commute is lower than in Vanderburgh County (19.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Evansville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Vanderburgh County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Vanderburgh County, Evansville ranks 10 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1477 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Evansville
| Vehicles available | Evansville | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% (±1.1 points) | 8.0% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.3% (±1.9 points) | 35.2% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% (±1.5 points) | 38.3% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.6% (±1.1 points) | 18.5% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Evansville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Vanderburgh County (8.0%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Evansville
| Evansville | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±0.8 points) | 6.7% (±0.7 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.7 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±1.0 points) | 90.5% (±0.8 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Evansville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Vanderburgh County (90.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Evansville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | — | 18.3 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Pigeon Township (Vanderburgh County) | 2.1 mi | 18.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Knight Township | 2.5 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Melody Hill | 2.8 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Vanderburgh County) | 4.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Highland (community) | 4.3 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Vanderburgh County) | 6.4 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| German Township (Vanderburgh County) | 7.1 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Ohio Township (Warrick County) | 7.5 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Center Township (Vanderburgh County), IN (20.6 minutes), German Township (Vanderburgh County), IN (22.9 minutes), Ohio Township (Warrick County), IN (22.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Vanderburgh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | German Township (Vanderburgh County) | 22.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Melody Hill | 21.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Center Township (Vanderburgh County) | 20.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 7 | Highland (community) | 20.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Knight Township | 19.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 9 | Perry Township (Vanderburgh County) | 18.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 | Evansville | 18.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 11 | Pigeon Township (Vanderburgh County) | 18.0 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Vanderburgh 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 Evansville
How long is the average commute in Evansville?
Workers who live in Evansville, IN take an average of 18.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Evansville without a car?
10.2% of households in Evansville have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Evansville?
5.7% (±0.8 points) of workers who live in Evansville worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Evansville city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Evansville city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Evansville city, Indiana
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 Evansville city, Indiana (place:22000, in state:18).
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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