How long is the commute from Elwood, KS?
Workers who live in Elwood, KS take an average of 15.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.0 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Elwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Elwood | Doniphan County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.2% (±10.4 points) | 77.8% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.1% (±10.2 points) | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±3.1 points) | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±5.6 points) | 7.2% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Elwood, the average commute is lower than in Doniphan County (21.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Doniphan County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Doniphan County, Elwood ranks 14 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1204 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elwood
| Vehicles available | Elwood | Doniphan County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±2.3 points) | 2.7% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% (±13.8 points) | 21.9% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.3% (±13.9 points) | 39.1% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% (±9.8 points) | 36.3% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Elwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Doniphan County (2.7%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (5.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elwood
| Elwood | Doniphan County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±5.6 points) | 7.2% (±2.2 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±4.6 points) | 92.9% (±2.2 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±4.7 points) | 87.2% (±2.5 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Elwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Doniphan County (87.2%).
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 Elwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood | — | 15.0 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Wathena | 1.9 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Washington Township (Doniphan County) | 3.1 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| St. Joseph | 3.9 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Country Club | 7.5 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Burr Oak Township (Doniphan County) | 8.1 mi | 45.8 minutes (±33.6) | Not measurably different |
| Amazonia | 9.5 mi | 28.4 minutes (±9.1) | Higher |
| Agency | 10 mi | 28.1 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Wayne Township (Doniphan County) | 10 mi | 22.4 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wathena, KS (20.7 minutes), Washington Township (Doniphan County), KS (18.3 minutes), Country Club, MO (20.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Doniphan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Independence Township (Doniphan County) | 23.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 9 | Union Township (Doniphan County) | 22.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 10 | Wayne Township (Doniphan County) | 22.4 minutes (±7.9) |
| 11 | Wathena | 20.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 12 | Washington Township (Doniphan County) | 18.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 | Iowa Township | 17.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 14 | Elwood | 15.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 15 | Highland | 14.1 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 8 of 15 places in Doniphan 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 Elwood
How long is the average commute in Elwood?
Workers who live in Elwood, KS take an average of 15.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elwood without a car?
1.9% of households in Elwood have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elwood?
6.2% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Elwood worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elwood city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elwood city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elwood city, Kansas
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 Elwood city, Kansas (place:20950, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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