How long is the commute from Wabash, IN?
Workers who live in Wabash, IN take an average of 16.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
3.1% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.5 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Wabash get to work
| Means of transportation | Wabash | Wabash County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.1% (±4.2 points) | 80.7% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±3.3 points) | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.4 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.1% (±1.7 points) | 6.3% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Wabash, the average commute is lower than in Wabash County (21.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wabash, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wabash County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wabash County, Wabash ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1544 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wabash
| Vehicles available | Wabash | Wabash County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±2.7 points) | 4.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% (±5.0 points) | 31.4% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±5.2 points) | 36.6% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.7% (±3.3 points) | 27.4% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Wabash, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wabash County (4.5%).
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 Wabash
| Wabash | Wabash County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.1% (±1.7 points) | 6.3% (±1.7 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±2.4 points) | 95.3% (±1.1 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±2.9 points) | 89.1% (±2.2 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wabash, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wabash County (89.1%).
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 Wabash
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash | — | 16.5 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Noble Township (Wabash County) | 1.2 mi | 17.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lagro | 5.9 mi | 20.3 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lagro Township | 7.3 mi | 26.2 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Paw Paw Township | 7.4 mi | 27.0 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Waltz Township | 7.6 mi | 24.5 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| Erie Township | 8.1 mi | 29.6 minutes (±19.4) | Not measurably different |
| Roann | 9.0 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Liberty Township (Wabash County) | 9.3 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lagro Township, IN (26.2 minutes), Paw Paw Township, IN (27.0 minutes), Waltz Township, IN (24.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wabash County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Chester Township (Wabash County) | 23.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | North Manchester | 23.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 8 | Liberty Township (Wabash County) | 20.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Lagro | 20.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 10 | La Fontaine | 19.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Noble Township (Wabash County) | 17.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 12 | Wabash | 16.5 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Wabash 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 Wabash
How long is the average commute in Wabash?
Workers who live in Wabash, IN take an average of 16.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wabash without a car?
6.9% of households in Wabash have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wabash?
3.1% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Wabash worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wabash city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wabash city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wabash city, 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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