How long is the commute from Secretary, MD?
Workers who live in Secretary, MD take an average of 25.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.4 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Secretary get to work
| Means of transportation | Secretary | Dorchester County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.3% (±8.3 points) | 78.7% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±7.3 points) | 10.3% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 0.0% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±2.4 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±4.0 points) | 7.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Secretary, the average commute is not measurably different from Dorchester County (26.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Secretary, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dorchester County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Dorchester County, Secretary ranks 6 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 319 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Secretary
| Vehicles available | Secretary | Dorchester County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±2.9 points) | 11.6% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±12.9 points) | 30.9% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.0% (±11.9 points) | 33.8% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.0% (±13.6 points) | 23.6% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Secretary, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dorchester County (11.6%).
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 Secretary
| Secretary | Dorchester County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±4.0 points) | 7.3% (±1.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% (±5.5 points) | 92.8% (±1.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.6% (±7.3 points) | 85.8% (±2.1 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Secretary, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dorchester County (85.8%).
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 Secretary
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secretary | — | 25.4 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| East New Market | 1.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hurlock | 4.5 mi | 27.9 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Trappe | 6.8 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Preston | 7.4 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Algonquin | 7.9 mi | 22.3 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cambridge | 8.0 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Eldorado | 8.6 mi | 24.6 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Vienna | 11 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dorchester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Church Creek | 30.5 minutes (±7.8) |
| 1 (tie) | Galestown | 30.5 minutes (±7.4) |
| 3 | Hurlock | 27.9 minutes (±6.6) |
| 4 | Vienna | 27.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | East New Market | 25.7 minutes (±8.4) |
| 6 | Secretary | 25.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Eldorado | 24.6 minutes (±6.7) |
| 8 | Cambridge | 23.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Algonquin | 22.3 minutes (±7.5) |
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 Secretary
How long is the average commute in Secretary?
Workers who live in Secretary, MD take an average of 25.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Secretary without a car?
3.7% of households in Secretary have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Secretary?
3.4% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Secretary worked from home, and 86.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Secretary town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Secretary town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Secretary 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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