How long is the commute from Railroad Township, IN?
Workers who live in Railroad Township, IN take an average of 27.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
99.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
0.5% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.4 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Railroad Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Railroad Township | Starke County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 99.5% (±0.8 points) | 81.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 10.4% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 4.8% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Railroad Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Starke County (29.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Railroad Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Starke County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Starke County, Railroad Township ranks 11 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 651 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Railroad Township
| Vehicles available | Railroad Township | Starke County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±3.0 points) | 6.6% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% (±13.5 points) | 23.9% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.9% (±11.7 points) | 37.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 46.9% (±14.4 points) | 32.0% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Railroad Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Starke County (6.6%).
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 Railroad Township
| Railroad Township | Starke County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 4.8% (±1.6 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±3.4 points) | 90.0% (±2.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.0% (±9.6 points) | 84.5% (±2.7 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Railroad Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Starke County (84.5%).
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 Railroad Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railroad Township | — | 27.4 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| North Judson | 4.6 mi | 28.6 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Starke County) | 5.5 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Dewey Township | 5.9 mi | 30.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cass Township (Pulaski County) | 6.2 mi | 30.8 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kankakee Township (Jasper County) | 6.9 mi | 38.6 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| La Crosse | 7.0 mi | 31.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Starke County) | 7.9 mi | 34.0 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rich Grove Township | 8.4 mi | 24.3 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kankakee Township (Jasper County), IN (38.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Starke County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | North Bend Township | 30.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Center Township (Starke County) | 29.1 minutes (±5.9) |
| 7 | North Judson | 28.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Starke County) | 27.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 9 (tie) | California Township | 27.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Davis Township (Starke County) | 27.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 (tie) | Railroad Township | 27.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 11 (tie) | Wayne Township (Starke County) | 27.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 13 | Hamlet | 26.1 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Starke 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 Railroad Township
How long is the average commute in Railroad Township?
Workers who live in Railroad Township, IN take an average of 27.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Railroad Township without a car?
2.2% of households in Railroad Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Railroad Township?
0.5% (±0.8 points) of workers who live in Railroad Township worked from home, and 85.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Railroad township, Starke County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Railroad township, Starke County, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Railroad township, Starke County, 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 Railroad township, Starke County, Indiana (county subdivision:62748, in state:18 county:149).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 last updated on .
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