How long is the commute from Bertrand Township, MI?

Name: Commute and cars in Bertrand Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Bertrand Township, MI take an average of 24.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

77.3% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

1.2% of workers walk to work.

13.9% work from home.

1.4% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 24.4 minutes (±1.8)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 13.9%
Households without a car: 1.4%

How people in Bertrand Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Bertrand Township	Berrien County	Michigan	United States
Drove alone	77.3% (±8.9 points)	76.4%	74.3%	68.8%
Carpooled	7.6% (±3.8 points)	8.3%	7.9%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±2.2 points)	0.3%	0.9%	3.2%
Walked	1.2% (±1.6 points)	2.7%	2.0%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±2.2 points)	1.1%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	13.9% (±8.9 points)	11.2%	13.5%	15.1%

In Bertrand Township, the average commute is higher than in Berrien County (21.2 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Bertrand Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Berrien County (0.3%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Berrien County, Bertrand Township ranks 10 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 909 of 1,515.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Bertrand Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Bertrand Township	Berrien County	Michigan	United States
No vehicle	1.4% (±1.3 points)	8.0%	7.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	19.7% (±6.2 points)	35.2%	34.8%	33.1%
2 vehicles	44.5% (±9.2 points)	37.6%	38.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	34.3% (±7.2 points)	19.2%	19.8%	21.9%

In Bertrand Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Berrien County (8.0%).

It is also lower than in Michigan (7.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Bertrand Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Bertrand Township	Berrien County	Michigan	United States
Workers working from home	13.9% (±8.9 points)	11.2% (±0.9 points)	13.5% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	93.8% (±3.6 points)	93.9% (±0.8 points)	95.1% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	93.7% (±3.5 points)	89.3% (±0.9 points)	90.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Bertrand Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Berrien County (89.3%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (90.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Bertrand Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Bertrand Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Bertrand Township	—	24.4 minutes (±1.8)	—
Buchanan	2.9 mi	19.0 minutes (±3.1)	Lower
Buchanan Township	4.8 mi	21.9 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
German Township (St. Joseph County)	5.1 mi	19.1 minutes (±1.7)	Lower
Niles Township	6.3 mi	23.1 minutes (±2.0)	Not measurably different
Ardmore	6.8 mi	17.6 minutes (±3.3)	Lower
Warren Township (St. Joseph County)	6.9 mi	20.6 minutes (±1.4)	Lower
Niles	6.9 mi	22.8 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different
Galien	7.0 mi	30.4 minutes (±5.6)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Buchanan, MI (19.0 minutes), German Township (St. Joseph County), IN (19.1 minutes), Ardmore, IN (17.6 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Galien, MI (30.4 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Berrien County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
4	Hagar Township	27.6 minutes (±6.5)
5	Lake Charter Township	26.8 minutes (±6.8)
6	Watervliet Township	25.2 minutes (±10.6)
7	New Buffalo Township	25.1 minutes (±4.1)
8	Coloma	25.0 minutes (±4.5)
9 (tie)	Berrien Township	24.4 minutes (±3.0)
9 (tie)	Bertrand Township	24.4 minutes (±1.8)
11	Niles Township	23.1 minutes (±2.0)
12	Niles	22.8 minutes (±3.0)
13 (tie)	Buchanan Township	21.9 minutes (±2.8)
13 (tie)	Pipestone Township	21.9 minutes (±2.5)
15	Weesaw Township	21.7 minutes (±2.2)
16	Bainbridge Township	20.9 minutes (±2.7)

Showing 13 of 30 places in Berrien County, ranked from highest to lowest.

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 Bertrand Township

How long is the average commute in Bertrand Township?

Workers who live in Bertrand Township, MI take an average of 24.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Bertrand Township without a car?

1.4% of households in Bertrand Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Bertrand Township?

13.9% (±8.9 points) of workers who live in Bertrand Township worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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