How long is the commute from Delmar, MD?
Workers who live in Delmar, MD take an average of 25.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.1% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.0 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Delmar get to work
| Means of transportation | Delmar | Wicomico County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.8% (±4.7 points) | 79.1% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.3% (±3.0 points) | 9.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.1% (±3.8 points) | 7.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Delmar, the average commute is not measurably different from Wicomico County (23.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Delmar, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wicomico County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wicomico County, Delmar ranks 3 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 324 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Delmar
| Vehicles available | Delmar | Wicomico County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.6 points) | 5.7% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% (±11.4 points) | 31.4% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.6% (±11.9 points) | 37.3% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.9% (±8.3 points) | 25.6% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Delmar, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Wicomico County (5.7%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (8.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Delmar
| Delmar | Wicomico County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.1% (±3.8 points) | 7.9% (±1.3 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±2.2 points) | 95.8% (±1.0 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±2.5 points) | 89.7% (±1.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Delmar, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Wicomico County (89.7%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Delmar
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delmar | — | 25.0 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Delmar | 2.3 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Salisbury | 4.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hebron | 7.0 mi | 23.8 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pittsville | 8.9 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Laurel | 9.0 mi | 33.8 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Fruitland | 9.1 mi | 17.1 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Bethel | 9.5 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mardela Springs | 11 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fruitland, MD (17.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Laurel, DE (33.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wicomico County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharptown | 29.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 2 | Pittsville | 29.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Delmar | 25.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Hebron | 23.8 minutes (±6.3) |
| 5 | Willards | 23.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Salisbury | 22.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | Mardela Springs | 20.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 | Fruitland | 17.1 minutes (±1.8) |
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 Delmar
How long is the average commute in Delmar?
Workers who live in Delmar, MD take an average of 25.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Delmar without a car?
2.6% of households in Delmar have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Delmar?
5.1% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Delmar worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delmar town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delmar town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delmar town, Maryland
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 Delmar town, Maryland (place:22600, in state:24).
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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