How long is the commute from Baldwin City, KS?
Workers who live in Baldwin City, KS take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
7.7% of workers walk to work.
17.6% work from home.
9.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Households without a car
- 9.1%
How people in Baldwin City get to work
| Means of transportation | Baldwin City | Douglas County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.8% (±9.7 points) | 68.6% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±5.9 points) | 7.3% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 2.4% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.7% (±3.0 points) | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.6% (±7.6 points) | 15.6% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Baldwin City, the average commute is higher than in Douglas County (20.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Baldwin City, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Douglas County (2.4%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Douglas County, Baldwin City ranks 6 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 420 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Baldwin City
| Vehicles available | Baldwin City | Douglas County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% (±5.1 points) | 7.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.7% (±8.6 points) | 33.3% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.3% (±12.7 points) | 39.2% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.9% (±7.0 points) | 19.9% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Baldwin City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Douglas County (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Baldwin City
| Baldwin City | Douglas County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.6% (±7.6 points) | 15.6% (±1.3 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±6.8 points) | 97.4% (±0.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±4.3 points) | 92.0% (±1.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Baldwin City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Douglas County (92.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (90.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Baldwin City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin City | — | 26.2 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Palmyra Township | 2.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hayes Township (Franklin County) | 5.6 mi | 23.6 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Willow Springs Township | 5.8 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Franklin County) | 6.5 mi | 25.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wellsville | 7.2 mi | 29.4 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| McCamish Township | 9.7 mi | 29.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Eudora Township | 10 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ottawa Township (Franklin County) | 10 mi | 16.5 minutes (±8.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ottawa Township (Franklin County), KS (16.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lecompton | 33.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Kanwaka Township | 32.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 3 | Lecompton Township | 29.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 | Palmyra Township | 27.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Clinton Township | 26.9 minutes (±6.4) |
| 6 | Baldwin City | 26.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 7 | Marion Township (Douglas County) | 24.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Willow Springs Township | 24.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Eudora | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 10 | Eudora Township | 22.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 11 | Wakarusa Township | 22.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Lawrence | 19.8 minutes (±1.0) |
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 Baldwin City
How long is the average commute in Baldwin City?
Workers who live in Baldwin City, KS take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Baldwin City without a car?
9.1% of households in Baldwin City have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Baldwin City?
17.6% (±7.6 points) of workers who live in Baldwin City worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baldwin City city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baldwin City city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baldwin City city, Kansas
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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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Figures last updated on .
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