How long is the commute from Muncie, IN?
Workers who live in Muncie, IN take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
5.3% of workers walk to work.
7.8% work from home.
10.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Households without a car
- 10.6%
How people in Muncie get to work
| Means of transportation | Muncie | Delaware County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.0% (±2.0 points) | 77.1% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% (±1.8 points) | 9.8% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.3% (±1.0 points) | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% (±1.4 points) | 7.7% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Muncie, the average commute is lower than in Delaware County (21.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Muncie, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Delaware County (0.9%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Delaware County, Muncie ranks 18 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1489 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Muncie
| Vehicles available | Muncie | Delaware County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.6% (±1.7 points) | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±2.3 points) | 33.1% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% (±2.4 points) | 40.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.0% (±1.8 points) | 19.8% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Muncie, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Delaware County (7.2%).
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 Muncie
| Muncie | Delaware County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.8% (±1.4 points) | 7.7% (±1.0 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±0.9 points) | 94.8% (±0.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±1.5 points) | 88.4% (±1.0 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Muncie, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Delaware County (88.4%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Muncie
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie | — | 18.1 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Center Township (Delaware County) | 0.7 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Delaware County) | 4.9 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Monroe Township (Delaware County) | 5.8 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Yorktown | 6.1 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Selma | 6.5 mi | 28.4 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 6.5 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Harrison Township (Delaware County) | 7.4 mi | 32.7 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 8.2 mi | 28.9 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hamilton Township (Delaware County), IN (21.2 minutes), Monroe Township (Delaware County), IN (24.2 minutes), Yorktown, IN (21.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Niles Township | 24.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 13 | Monroe Township (Delaware County) | 24.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 14 | Perry Township (Delaware County) | 22.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 15 | Hamilton Township (Delaware County) | 21.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 16 | Yorktown | 21.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 17 | Center Township (Delaware County) | 18.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 | Muncie | 18.1 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 7 of 18 places in Delaware 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 Muncie
How long is the average commute in Muncie?
Workers who live in Muncie, IN take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Muncie without a car?
10.6% of households in Muncie have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Muncie?
7.8% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Muncie worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muncie city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muncie city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muncie 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 Muncie city, Indiana (place:51876, 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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