How long is the commute from Morgantown, IN?
Workers who live in Morgantown, IN take an average of 38.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.3% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 38.2 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Morgantown get to work
| Means of transportation | Morgantown | Morgan County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.7% (±9.6 points) | 78.8% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.9% (±7.5 points) | 7.7% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.3% (±4.3 points) | 11.6% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Morgantown, the average commute is higher than in Morgan County (31.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Morgantown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Morgan County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Morgan County, Morgantown ranks 3 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 85 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Morgantown
| Vehicles available | Morgantown | Morgan County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±3.6 points) | 3.6% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% (±11.5 points) | 24.1% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% (±14.5 points) | 39.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.1% (±7.9 points) | 32.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Morgantown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Morgan County (3.6%).
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 Morgantown
| Morgantown | Morgan County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.3% (±4.3 points) | 11.6% (±1.5 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±1.8 points) | 95.9% (±0.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±4.6 points) | 90.3% (±1.4 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Morgantown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Morgan County (90.3%).
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 Morgantown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | — | 38.2 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Jackson Township (Morgan County) | 2.5 mi | 50.5 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hensley Township | 3.8 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Brown County) | 6.3 mi | 39.7 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Trafalgar | 6.4 mi | 32.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Johnson County) | 7.2 mi | 28.9 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Morgan County) | 7.4 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Prince's Lakes | 8.2 mi | 37.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hamblen Township | 8.3 mi | 39.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hensley Township, IN (28.4 minutes), Green Township (Morgan County), IN (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Morgan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Township (Morgan County) | 50.5 minutes (±11.0) |
| 2 | Baker Township | 39.0 minutes (±8.3) |
| 3 (tie) | Morgantown | 38.2 minutes (±5.6) |
| 3 (tie) | Ashland Township | 38.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 5 | Monrovia | 37.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 6 | Monroe Township (Morgan County) | 36.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 | Adams Township (Morgan County) | 34.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Gregg Township | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 9 | Ray Township (Morgan County) | 33.9 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 9 of 21 places in Morgan 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 Morgantown
How long is the average commute in Morgantown?
Workers who live in Morgantown, IN take an average of 38.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Morgantown without a car?
4.2% of households in Morgantown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Morgantown?
6.3% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Morgantown worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morgantown town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morgantown town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morgantown 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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