How long is the commute from Meriden, KS?
Workers who live in Meriden, KS take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
1.0% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Meriden get to work
| Means of transportation | Meriden | Jefferson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.2% (±11.5 points) | 75.9% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.5% (±10.7 points) | 9.6% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±4.3 points) | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 11.7% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Meriden, the average commute is lower than in Jefferson County (30.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Meriden, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Meriden ranks 19 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 706 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Meriden
| Vehicles available | Meriden | Jefferson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±5.5 points) | 4.2% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% (±13.1 points) | 17.0% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% (±14.3 points) | 36.1% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.2% (±9.9 points) | 42.6% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Meriden, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jefferson County (4.2%).
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 Meriden
| Meriden | Jefferson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 11.7% (±2.0 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±4.1 points) | 94.4% (±1.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 73.8% (±15.7 points) | 89.2% (±2.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Meriden, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (89.2%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Meriden
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meriden | — | 22.1 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Rock Creek Township (Jefferson County) | 2.8 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Soldier Township | 5.5 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ozawkie | 6.3 mi | 32.7 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Kaw Township (Jefferson County) | 6.5 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Jefferson County) | 7.1 mi | 44.2 minutes (±13.7) | Higher |
| Hoyt | 8.5 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ozawkie Township | 9.0 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Kentucky Township | 10 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ozawkie, KS (32.7 minutes), Fairview Township (Jefferson County), KS (44.2 minutes), Ozawkie Township, KS (31.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Kentucky Township | 27.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 14 | Valley Falls | 27.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Oskaloosa Township | 27.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Perry | 25.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 17 | Rock Creek Township (Jefferson County) | 24.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 18 | Oskaloosa | 22.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 19 | Meriden | 22.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 20 | Kaw Township (Jefferson County) | 18.9 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 8 of 20 places in Jefferson 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 Meriden
How long is the average commute in Meriden?
Workers who live in Meriden, KS take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Meriden without a car?
4.3% of households in Meriden have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Meriden?
1.0% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Meriden worked from home, and 73.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meriden city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meriden city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meriden 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 Meriden city, Kansas (place:45950, 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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