How long is the commute from New Haven, KY?
Workers who live in New Haven, KY take an average of 30.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
5.1% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.7 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in New Haven get to work
| Means of transportation | New Haven | Nelson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.1% (±8.6 points) | 82.6% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.4% (±7.8 points) | 8.4% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±2.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.1% (±7.3 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±3.4 points) | 6.0% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In New Haven, the average commute is not measurably different from Nelson County (26.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Haven, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nelson County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Nelson County, New Haven ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 51 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Haven
| Vehicles available | New Haven | Nelson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±6.0 points) | 2.3% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% (±8.7 points) | 27.9% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.4% (±9.4 points) | 37.6% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.6% (±12.8 points) | 32.2% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In New Haven, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nelson County (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in New Haven
| New Haven | Nelson County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±3.4 points) | 6.0% (±1.4 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±2.5 points) | 94.5% (±1.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±2.5 points) | 90.6% (±1.8 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In New Haven, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Nelson County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (88.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near New Haven
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | — | 30.7 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Hodgenville | 10 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Raywick | 11 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Loretto | 11 mi | 33.1 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bardstown | 13 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Lebanon Junction | 14 mi | 29.2 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| St. Mary | 14 mi | 14.9 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Elizabethtown | 16 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Lebanon | 19 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bardstown, KY (20.5 minutes), St. Mary, KY (14.9 minutes), Elizabethtown, KY (20.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nelson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfield | 34.7 minutes (±9.9) |
| 2 | New Haven | 30.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | Bloomfield | 24.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Bardstown | 20.5 minutes (±2.3) |
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 New Haven
How long is the average commute in New Haven?
Workers who live in New Haven, KY take an average of 30.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Haven without a car?
8.2% of households in New Haven have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Haven?
3.8% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in New Haven worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Haven city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Haven city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Haven city, Kentucky
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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 last updated on .
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