How long is the commute from Spencer Township (DeKalb County), IN?
Workers who live in Spencer Township (DeKalb County), IN take an average of 24.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.0% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.2 minutes (±5.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.0%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Spencer Township (DeKalb County) get to work
| Means of transportation | Spencer Township (DeKalb County) | DeKalb County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.3% (±11.9 points) | 81.4% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±10.6 points) | 10.9% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±3.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.0% (±4.3 points) | 5.0% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Spencer Township (DeKalb County), the average commute is not measurably different from DeKalb County (21.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Spencer Township (DeKalb County), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from DeKalb County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In DeKalb County, Spencer Township (DeKalb County) ranks 9 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1006 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Spencer Township (DeKalb County)
| Vehicles available | Spencer Township (DeKalb County) | DeKalb County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 5.8% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.5% (±11.5 points) | 27.1% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% (±20.4 points) | 34.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.8% (±18.1 points) | 32.6% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Spencer Township (DeKalb County), the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from DeKalb County (5.8%).
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 Spencer Township (DeKalb County)
| Spencer Township (DeKalb County) | DeKalb County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.0% (±4.3 points) | 5.0% (±1.1 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±8.6 points) | 93.3% (±1.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±9.1 points) | 88.1% (±1.8 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Spencer Township (DeKalb County), the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from DeKalb County (88.1%).
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 Spencer Township (DeKalb County)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Township (DeKalb County) | — | 24.2 minutes (±5.3) | — |
| St. Joe | 2.0 mi | 25.5 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (DeKalb County) | 3.4 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Allen County) | 3.9 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Newville Township | 5.5 mi | 15.0 minutes (±6.8) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (DeKalb County) | 5.6 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Grabill | 6.1 mi | 21.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Scipio Township (Allen County) | 6.1 mi | 45.8 minutes (±13.3) | Higher |
| Harlan | 6.2 mi | 28.9 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newville Township, IN (15.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Scipio Township (Allen County), IN (45.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Richland Township (DeKalb County) | 30.9 minutes (±7.9) |
| 4 | Grant Township (DeKalb County) | 26.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Franklin Township (DeKalb County) | 26.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 | St. Joe | 25.5 minutes (±6.1) |
| 7 | Jackson Township (DeKalb County) | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 (tie) | Concord Township (DeKalb County) | 24.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 (tie) | Spencer Township (DeKalb County) | 24.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 10 | Waterloo | 23.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 11 | Butler Township (DeKalb County) | 21.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Garrett | 20.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 13 | Keyser Township | 20.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 14 (tie) | Ashley | 19.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Butler | 19.9 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in DeKalb 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 Spencer Township (DeKalb County)
How long is the average commute in Spencer Township (DeKalb County)?
Workers who live in Spencer Township (DeKalb County), IN take an average of 24.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Spencer Township (DeKalb County) without a car?
0.0% of households in Spencer Township (DeKalb County) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Spencer Township (DeKalb County)?
4.0% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Spencer Township (DeKalb County) worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, DeKalb County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, DeKalb County, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, DeKalb 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 Spencer township, DeKalb County, Indiana (county subdivision:71918, in state:18 county:033).
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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