How long is the commute from Dubuque, IA?
Workers who live in Dubuque, IA take an average of 14.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
11.7% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.6 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Dubuque get to work
| Means of transportation | Dubuque | Dubuque County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.6% (±2.1 points) | 78.7% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±1.0 points) | 5.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±0.7 points) | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.7% (±1.7 points) | 12.0% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Dubuque, the average commute is lower than in Dubuque County (16.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dubuque, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dubuque County (0.8%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dubuque County, Dubuque ranks 19 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 860 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dubuque
| Vehicles available | Dubuque | Dubuque County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±1.1 points) | 6.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±1.9 points) | 31.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% (±2.1 points) | 39.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.5% (±1.6 points) | 23.0% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Dubuque, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Dubuque County (6.1%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Dubuque
| Dubuque | Dubuque County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.7% (±1.7 points) | 12.0% (±1.1 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±1.1 points) | 94.8% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.9% (±1.6 points) | 90.0% (±1.2 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dubuque, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dubuque County (90.0%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dubuque
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | — | 14.6 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Sageville | 3.6 mi | 14.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Asbury | 3.8 mi | 16.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| East Dubuque | 4.3 mi | 16.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dunleith Township | 4.9 mi | 19.7 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Durango | 5.6 mi | 16.5 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Centralia | 6.8 mi | 19.4 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Jamestown | 6.9 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Peosta | 7.7 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Jamestown, WI (17.8 minutes), Peosta, IA (18.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dubuque County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Epworth | 19.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 14 | Centralia | 19.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 15 | Peosta | 18.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 | Dyersville | 17.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 17 | Durango | 16.5 minutes (±7.7) |
| 18 | Asbury | 16.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 19 (tie) | Dubuque | 14.6 minutes (±0.8) |
| 19 (tie) | Sageville | 14.6 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 8 of 20 places in Dubuque 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 Dubuque
How long is the average commute in Dubuque?
Workers who live in Dubuque, IA take an average of 14.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dubuque without a car?
8.1% of households in Dubuque have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dubuque?
11.7% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Dubuque worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dubuque city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dubuque city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dubuque city, Iowa
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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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