How long is the commute from Burlington, KY?
Workers who live in Burlington, KY take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
12.8% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Burlington get to work
| Means of transportation | Burlington | Boone County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.9% (±4.6 points) | 77.0% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±2.3 points) | 7.3% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 0.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±2.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.8% (±4.5 points) | 13.4% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Burlington, the average commute is not measurably different from Boone County (25.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Burlington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Boone County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Boone County, Burlington ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 217 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Burlington
| Vehicles available | Burlington | Boone County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 3.5% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% (±4.9 points) | 27.7% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±5.1 points) | 42.0% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.5% (±6.0 points) | 26.9% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Burlington, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Boone County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Burlington
| Burlington | Boone County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.8% (±4.5 points) | 13.4% (±1.2 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±1.9 points) | 96.3% (±0.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±3.5 points) | 93.8% (±1.0 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Burlington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Boone County (93.8%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (88.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Burlington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | — | 22.6 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Oakbrook | 2.8 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Hebron | 3.0 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Florence | 4.4 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Union | 5.7 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Francisville | 5.8 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Erlanger | 6.6 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Elsmere | 6.7 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Delhi Hills | 7.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elsmere, KY (18.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oakbrook, KY (27.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Boone County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verona | 35.7 minutes (±7.0) |
| 2 | Walton | 29.5 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Oakbrook | 27.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 4 | Union | 26.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 5 | Francisville | 25.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 | Florence | 23.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 7 | Burlington | 22.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Hebron | 22.2 minutes (±3.0) |
Burlington is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Burlington
How long is the average commute in Burlington?
Workers who live in Burlington, KY take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Burlington without a car?
0.9% of households in Burlington have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Burlington?
12.8% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Burlington worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burlington CDP, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burlington CDP, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burlington CDP, Kentucky
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 Burlington CDP, Kentucky (place:11170, in state:21).
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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