How long is the commute from Root Township, IN?
Workers who live in Root Township, IN take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Root Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Root Township | Adams County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.3% (±5.4 points) | 74.8% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±4.3 points) | 13.3% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±3.2 points) | 6.9% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Root Township, the average commute is lower than in Adams County (24.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Root Township, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Adams County, Root Township ranks 14 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1383 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Root Township
| Vehicles available | Root Township | Adams County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±3.2 points) | 13.1% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% (±5.6 points) | 23.9% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% (±6.7 points) | 37.6% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.0% (±6.7 points) | 25.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Root Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Adams County (13.1%).
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 Root Township
| Root Township | Adams County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±3.2 points) | 6.9% (±1.7 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±4.4 points) | 82.9% (±2.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.1% (±5.0 points) | 78.4% (±2.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Root Township, 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 Root Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root Township | — | 19.8 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Decatur | 3.5 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Union Township (Adams County) | 5.2 mi | 19.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Preble Township | 5.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Allen County) | 5.9 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Adams County) | 5.9 mi | 26.7 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Marion Township (Allen County) | 7.6 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Monroeville | 7.6 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Kirkland Township | 7.9 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Decatur, IN (26.9 minutes), Washington Township (Adams County), IN (26.7 minutes), Marion Township (Allen County), IN (24.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Berne | 20.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 14 | Root Township | 19.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 | Union Township (Adams County) | 19.3 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 8 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 Root Township
How long is the average commute in Root Township?
Workers who live in Root Township, IN take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Root Township without a car?
4.1% of households in Root Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Root Township?
5.2% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Root Township worked from home, and 87.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Root township, Adams County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Root township, Adams County, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Root township, Adams 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 Root township, Adams County, Indiana (county subdivision:65862, in state:18 county:001).
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 last updated on .
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