How long is the commute from Shirley, IN?
Workers who live in Shirley, IN take an average of 29.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
3.5% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.9 minutes (±6.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Shirley get to work
| Means of transportation | Shirley | Hancock County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.6% (±5.4 points) | 74.9% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±3.8 points) | 6.9% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.5% (±3.6 points) | 16.0% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Shirley, the average commute is not measurably different from Hancock County (27.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shirley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hancock County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hancock County, Shirley ranks 3 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 402 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shirley
| Vehicles available | Shirley | Hancock County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±5.7 points) | 3.0% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.9% (±6.7 points) | 25.0% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.6% (±11.7 points) | 44.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.2% (±8.9 points) | 27.5% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Shirley, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hancock County (3.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Shirley
| Shirley | Hancock County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.5% (±3.6 points) | 16.0% (±1.9 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±3.2 points) | 96.8% (±0.9 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±4.3 points) | 93.6% (±1.0 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Shirley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hancock County (93.6%).
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 Shirley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley | — | 29.9 minutes (±6.0) | — |
| Wilkinson | 1.5 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Brown Township (Hancock County) | 3.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Kennard | 3.2 mi | 35.1 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Greensboro Township | 4.6 mi | 34.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Henry County) | 4.8 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Henry County) | 5.7 mi | 24.4 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Hancock County) | 5.7 mi | 27.4 minutes (±13.1) | Not measurably different |
| Greensboro | 6.2 mi | 37.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hancock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Palestine | 35.3 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | McCordsville | 31.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 3 | Shirley | 29.9 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Sugar Creek Township (Hancock County) | 29.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Vernon Township (Hancock County) | 29.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Wilkinson | 28.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 (tie) | Buck Creek Township | 28.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Brandywine Township (Hancock County) | 28.5 minutes (±6.4) |
| 9 | Spring Lake | 28.4 minutes (±6.6) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Hancock 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 Shirley
How long is the average commute in Shirley?
Workers who live in Shirley, IN take an average of 29.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shirley without a car?
6.3% of households in Shirley have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shirley?
3.5% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Shirley worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shirley town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shirley town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shirley town, Indiana
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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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