How long is the commute from Ward Township, IN?
Workers who live in Ward Township, IN take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
1.5% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.8 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Ward Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Ward Township | Randolph County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.1% (±9.4 points) | 79.1% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.3% (±10.1 points) | 9.8% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±3.2 points) | 3.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 5.6% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Ward Township, the average commute is lower than in Randolph County (24.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ward Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Randolph County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Randolph County, Ward Township ranks 17 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1457 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ward Township
| Vehicles available | Ward Township | Randolph County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±2.9 points) | 6.6% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.8% (±8.1 points) | 27.5% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.6% (±11.4 points) | 40.8% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.3% (±10.1 points) | 25.0% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Ward Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Randolph County (6.6%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ward Township
| Ward Township | Randolph County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 5.6% (±1.4 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±5.0 points) | 93.0% (±1.6 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.5% (±7.0 points) | 86.3% (±1.9 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ward Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Randolph County (86.3%).
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 Ward Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Township | — | 18.8 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Saratoga | 2.9 mi | 16.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgeville | 4.1 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Randolph County) | 4.6 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Jackson Township (Randolph County) | 5.7 mi | 18.8 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Winchester | 6.4 mi | 15.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Township (Jay County) | 6.8 mi | 29.7 minutes (±9.8) | Higher |
| White River Township (Randolph County) | 7.3 mi | 17.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Randolph County) | 8.4 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Franklin Township (Randolph County), IN (24.0 minutes), Pike Township (Jay County), IN (29.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Randolph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Ridgeville | 24.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 12 | Franklin Township (Randolph County) | 24.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 13 | Union City | 23.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 14 | Farmland | 23.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 | Wayne Township (Randolph County) | 22.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 16 (tie) | Jackson Township (Randolph County) | 18.8 minutes (±7.5) |
| 16 (tie) | Ward Township | 18.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 18 | White River Township (Randolph County) | 17.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 19 | Saratoga | 16.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 20 | Winchester | 15.6 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 10 of 20 places in Randolph 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 Ward Township
How long is the average commute in Ward Township?
Workers who live in Ward Township, IN take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ward Township without a car?
2.3% of households in Ward Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ward Township?
1.5% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Ward Township worked from home, and 87.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ward township, Randolph County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ward township, Randolph County, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ward township, Randolph 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 Ward township, Randolph County, Indiana (county subdivision:80072, in state:18 county:135).
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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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