How long is the commute from Manchester, IA?
Workers who live in Manchester, IA take an average of 14.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
9.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.2 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.9%
How people in Manchester get to work
| Means of transportation | Manchester | Delaware County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.5% (±3.8 points) | 80.0% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±3.4 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±3.0 points) | 9.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Manchester, the average commute is lower than in Delaware County (20.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Manchester, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Delaware County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Delaware County, Manchester ranks 10 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 876 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Manchester
| Vehicles available | Manchester | Delaware County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% (±4.3 points) | 8.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% (±8.9 points) | 24.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±8.5 points) | 32.9% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±5.6 points) | 34.0% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Manchester, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Delaware County (8.5%).
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 Manchester
| Manchester | Delaware County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±3.0 points) | 9.2% (±1.7 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.2% (±5.6 points) | 90.2% (±2.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.5% (±6.0 points) | 85.9% (±2.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Manchester, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Delaware County (85.9%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Manchester
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | — | 14.2 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Delaware | 6.1 mi | 21.9 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Masonville | 6.9 mi | 17.9 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Delhi | 7.5 mi | 24.5 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Dundee | 8.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Greeley | 9.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Ryan | 9.3 mi | 32.4 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Earlville | 9.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Edgewood | 11 mi | 14.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Delhi, IA (24.5 minutes), Dundee, IA (21.0 minutes), Greeley, IA (22.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Earlville | 24.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 5 | Greeley | 22.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Hopkinton | 22.2 minutes (±5.4) |
| 7 | Delaware | 21.9 minutes (±8.9) |
| 8 | Dundee | 21.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 9 | Masonville | 17.9 minutes (±7.0) |
| 10 | Manchester | 14.2 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in Delaware 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 Manchester
How long is the average commute in Manchester?
Workers who live in Manchester, IA take an average of 14.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Manchester without a car?
9.9% of households in Manchester have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Manchester?
5.2% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Manchester worked from home, and 82.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manchester city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manchester city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manchester city, Iowa
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 Manchester city, Iowa (place:48810, in state:19).
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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