How long is the commute from Manhattan Township, KS?
Workers who live in Manhattan Township, KS take an average of 11.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
9.2% of workers walk to work.
3.0% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.7 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.0%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Manhattan Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Manhattan Township | Riley County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.4% (±12.2 points) | 64.5% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.4% (±3.6 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.2% (±8.9 points) | 13.6% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.9% (±7.1 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.0% (±3.4 points) | 11.2% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Manhattan Township, the average commute is lower than in Riley County (16.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Manhattan Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Riley County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Riley County, Manhattan Township ranks 14 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1346 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Manhattan Township
| Vehicles available | Manhattan Township | Riley County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±6.1 points) | 4.0% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.9% (±13.1 points) | 36.1% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.4% (±16.1 points) | 40.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.4% (±12.2 points) | 19.9% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Manhattan Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Riley County (4.0%).
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 Manhattan Township
| Manhattan Township | Riley County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.0% (±3.4 points) | 11.2% (±1.4 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±2.6 points) | 97.6% (±0.7 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.1% (±5.7 points) | 91.9% (±1.6 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Manhattan Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Riley County (91.9%).
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 Manhattan Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Township | — | 11.7 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Manhattan | 5.3 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| St. George | 6.9 mi | 28.1 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Ogden Township | 8.4 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| St. George Township | 8.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Ogden | 9.5 mi | 22.4 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Blue Township | 9.6 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Wildcat Township (Riley County) | 12 mi | 34.0 minutes (±18.8) | Higher |
| Wabaunsee Township | 12 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Manhattan, KS (17.3 minutes), St. George, KS (28.1 minutes), Ogden Township, KS (20.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Riley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Ogden | 22.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Leonardville | 22.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 10 | Randolph | 21.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 11 | Bala Township | 20.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Ogden Township | 20.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Manhattan | 17.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 14 | Manhattan Township | 11.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 15 | Madison Township (Riley County) | 8.8 minutes (±0.5) |
| 16 | Fort Riley | 7.6 minutes (±0.5) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Riley 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 Manhattan Township
How long is the average commute in Manhattan Township?
Workers who live in Manhattan Township, KS take an average of 11.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Manhattan Township without a car?
7.3% of households in Manhattan Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Manhattan Township?
3.0% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Manhattan Township worked from home, and 94.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manhattan township, Riley County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manhattan township, Riley County, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manhattan township, Riley County, 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 Manhattan township, Riley County, Kansas (county subdivision:44275, in state:20 county:161).
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 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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