How long is the commute from Harlan, IN?
Workers who live in Harlan, IN take an average of 28.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.9 minutes (±10.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Harlan get to work
| Means of transportation | Harlan | Allen County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.8% (±25.4 points) | 77.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 26.0% (±20.1 points) | 9.9% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.7% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±9.6 points) | 9.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Harlan, the average commute is not measurably different from Allen County (21.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Harlan, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Allen County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Allen County, Harlan ranks 2 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 481 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Harlan
| Vehicles available | Harlan | Allen County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±3.7 points) | 6.8% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.4% (±11.4 points) | 34.3% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% (±13.4 points) | 37.7% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 42.8% (±16.9 points) | 21.2% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Harlan, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Allen County (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Harlan
| Harlan | Allen County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±9.6 points) | 9.2% (±0.7 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±4.8 points) | 95.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±5.5 points) | 91.1% (±0.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Harlan, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Allen County (91.1%).
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 Harlan
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan | — | 28.9 minutes (±10.1) | — |
| Grabill | 2.5 mi | 21.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Allen County) | 2.8 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Milan Township | 4.2 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Creek Township (Allen County) | 5.2 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Leo-Cedarville | 5.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Scipio Township (Allen County) | 5.5 mi | 45.8 minutes (±13.3) | Higher |
| Maumee Township | 5.8 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Woodburn | 6.1 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Scipio Township (Allen County), IN (45.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Allen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scipio Township (Allen County) | 45.8 minutes (±13.3) |
| 2 | Harlan | 28.9 minutes (±10.1) |
| 3 | Monroe Township (Allen County) | 28.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 4 | Milan Township | 27.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Jackson Township (Allen County) | 27.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Monroeville | 27.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 (tie) | Springfield Township (Allen County) | 27.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 8 | Madison Township (Allen County) | 25.1 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 8 of 28 places in Allen County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Harlan is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Harlan
How long is the average commute in Harlan?
Workers who live in Harlan, IN take an average of 28.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Harlan without a car?
2.5% of households in Harlan have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Harlan?
10.7% (±9.6 points) of workers who live in Harlan worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harlan CDP, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harlan CDP, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harlan CDP, 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 Harlan CDP, Indiana (place:31432, 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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