How long is the commute from Wakarusa Township, KS?
Workers who live in Wakarusa Township, KS take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
18.9% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Wakarusa Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Wakarusa Township | Douglas County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.4% (±8.8 points) | 68.6% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 7.3% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 2.4% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±2.3 points) | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.9% (±8.3 points) | 15.6% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Wakarusa Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Douglas County (20.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wakarusa Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, Wakarusa Township ranks 11 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 661 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wakarusa Township
| Vehicles available | Wakarusa Township | Douglas County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 7.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.6% (±5.6 points) | 33.3% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% (±11.9 points) | 39.2% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 42.1% (±11.9 points) | 19.9% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Wakarusa Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Douglas County (7.5%).
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 Wakarusa Township
| Wakarusa Township | Douglas County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.9% (±8.3 points) | 15.6% (±1.3 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±2.0 points) | 97.4% (±0.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±3.1 points) | 92.0% (±1.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wakarusa Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Douglas County (92.0%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wakarusa Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakarusa Township | — | 22.5 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Lawrence | 2.6 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Eudora Township | 7.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Eudora | 8.2 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Willow Springs Township | 8.7 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township | 8.8 mi | 26.9 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Reno Township (Leavenworth County) | 9.3 mi | 33.0 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Kanwaka Township | 9.4 mi | 32.7 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Palmyra Township | 10 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Reno Township (Leavenworth County), KS (33.0 minutes), Kanwaka Township, KS (32.7 minutes), Palmyra Township, KS (27.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Douglas 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 Wakarusa Township
How long is the average commute in Wakarusa Township?
Workers who live in Wakarusa Township, KS take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wakarusa Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Wakarusa Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wakarusa Township?
18.9% (±8.3 points) of workers who live in Wakarusa Township worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakarusa township, Douglas County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakarusa township, Douglas County, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakarusa township, Douglas 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 Wakarusa township, Douglas County, Kansas (county subdivision:74400, in state:20 county:045).
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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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