How long is the commute from Wakarusa, IN?
Workers who live in Wakarusa, IN take an average of 29.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.8 minutes (±7.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Wakarusa get to work
| Means of transportation | Wakarusa | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.0% (±8.8 points) | 74.3% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.5% (±9.2 points) | 15.7% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±2.4 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±3.3 points) | 5.1% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Wakarusa, the average commute is higher than in Elkhart County (20.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wakarusa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Elkhart County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Elkhart County, Wakarusa ranks 1 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 410 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wakarusa
| Vehicles available | Wakarusa | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±2.9 points) | 7.8% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.9% (±8.6 points) | 32.1% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% (±7.3 points) | 37.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.6% (±7.2 points) | 22.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Wakarusa, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Elkhart County (7.8%).
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 Wakarusa
| Wakarusa | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±3.3 points) | 5.1% (±0.7 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.7 points) | 92.3% (±0.7 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±2.8 points) | 88.6% (±1.0 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wakarusa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Elkhart County (88.6%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wakarusa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakarusa | — | 29.8 minutes (±7.5) | — |
| Olive Township (Elkhart County) | 3.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Locke Township | 3.7 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Harrison Township (Elkhart County) | 4.5 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Union Township (Elkhart County) | 5.6 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Madison Township (St. Joseph County) | 5.9 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Nappanee | 5.9 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Baugo Township | 7.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dunlap | 8.6 mi | 18.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Locke Township, IN (19.2 minutes), Harrison Township (Elkhart County), IN (16.8 minutes), Union Township (Elkhart County), IN (20.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Elkhart County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wakarusa | 29.8 minutes (±7.5) |
| 2 | Olive Township (Elkhart County) | 28.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Cleveland Township (Elkhart County) | 25.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Baugo Township | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Middlebury Township | 23.1 minutes (±7.7) |
| 6 | New Paris | 22.2 minutes (±6.4) |
| 7 | Nappanee | 21.4 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 7 of 26 places in Elkhart 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 Wakarusa
How long is the average commute in Wakarusa?
Workers who live in Wakarusa, IN take an average of 29.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wakarusa without a car?
4.1% of households in Wakarusa have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wakarusa?
7.2% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Wakarusa worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakarusa town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakarusa town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakarusa town, 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 Wakarusa town, Indiana (place:79478, in state:18).
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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