How long is the commute from Monroe, IN?
Workers who live in Monroe, IN take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
8.2% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Monroe get to work
| Means of transportation | Monroe | Adams County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.5% (±6.6 points) | 74.8% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±4.5 points) | 13.3% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±3.0 points) | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±9.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.2% (±3.9 points) | 6.9% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Monroe, the average commute is not measurably different from Adams County (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Monroe, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Adams County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Adams County, Monroe ranks 6 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 902 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Monroe
| Vehicles available | Monroe | Adams County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±2.4 points) | 13.1% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% (±10.6 points) | 23.9% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.3% (±11.0 points) | 37.6% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±10.4 points) | 25.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Monroe, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Adams County (13.1%).
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 Monroe
| Monroe | Adams County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.2% (±3.9 points) | 6.9% (±1.7 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±5.0 points) | 82.9% (±2.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±6.6 points) | 78.4% (±2.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Monroe, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Adams County (78.4%).
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 Monroe
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | — | 24.9 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Monroe Township (Adams County) | 3.2 mi | 23.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Adams County) | 3.3 mi | 26.7 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| French Township | 5.6 mi | 22.7 minutes (±12.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kirkland Township | 5.7 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Decatur | 5.8 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Creek Township | 6.0 mi | 44.8 minutes (±16.2) | Higher |
| Berne | 6.1 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| St. Marys Township | 6.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blue Creek Township, IN (44.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Creek Township | 44.8 minutes (±16.2) |
| 2 | Jefferson Township (Adams County) | 32.2 minutes (±12.8) |
| 3 | Decatur | 26.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 4 | Washington Township (Adams County) | 26.7 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Wabash Township (Adams County) | 26.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Monroe | 24.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 7 | St. Marys Township | 24.7 minutes (±7.5) |
| 8 | Monroe Township (Adams County) | 23.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | French Township | 22.7 minutes (±12.4) |
| 10 | Geneva | 22.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 11 | Preble Township | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 12 | Kirkland Township | 20.2 minutes (±4.9) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in Adams 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 Monroe
How long is the average commute in Monroe?
Workers who live in Monroe, IN take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Monroe without a car?
1.7% of households in Monroe have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Monroe?
8.2% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Monroe worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe 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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