How long is the commute from Indian Head, MD?
Workers who live in Indian Head, MD take an average of 44.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
16.0% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 44.6 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Indian Head get to work
| Means of transportation | Indian Head | Charles County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.6% (±9.9 points) | 70.2% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±7.0 points) | 8.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 2.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±2.3 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.0% (±6.6 points) | 16.4% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Indian Head, the average commute is not measurably different from Charles County (41.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Indian Head, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Charles County (2.5%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Charles County, Indian Head ranks 2 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 10 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Indian Head
| Vehicles available | Indian Head | Charles County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±3.6 points) | 3.9% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.2% (±11.5 points) | 25.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.1% (±9.6 points) | 38.9% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.8% (±9.7 points) | 31.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Indian Head, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Charles County (3.9%).
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 Indian Head
| Indian Head | Charles County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.0% (±6.6 points) | 16.4% (±1.4 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.0% (±10.9 points) | 96.6% (±0.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.1% (±10.9 points) | 93.4% (±0.9 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Indian Head, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Charles County (93.4%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Indian Head
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Head | — | 44.6 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Potomac Heights | 1.3 mi | 32.1 minutes (±7.3) | Lower |
| Bryans Road | 3.4 mi | 44.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mason Neck | 3.7 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Woodbridge | 6.1 mi | 35.0 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Leesylvania | 6.9 mi | 39.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Hill | 7.4 mi | 41.4 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lorton | 7.7 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Fort Belvoir | 7.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Potomac Heights, MD (32.1 minutes), Mason Neck, VA (29.2 minutes), Woodbridge, VA (35.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Charles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryans Road | 44.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Indian Head | 44.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 3 | Bensville | 41.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Waldorf | 41.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 | Hughesville | 41.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 6 | La Plata | 39.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | Potomac Heights | 32.1 minutes (±7.3) |
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 Indian Head
How long is the average commute in Indian Head?
Workers who live in Indian Head, MD take an average of 44.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Indian Head without a car?
4.0% of households in Indian Head have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Indian Head?
16.0% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Indian Head worked from home, and 85.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indian Head town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indian Head town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indian Head town, Maryland
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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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