How long is the commute from Bessemer Township, MI?
Workers who live in Bessemer Township, MI take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±6.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Bessemer Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Bessemer Township | Gogebic County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.5% (±8.5 points) | 81.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±7.3 points) | 7.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±4.7 points) | 7.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Bessemer Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Gogebic County (19.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bessemer Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gogebic County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Gogebic County, Bessemer Township ranks 4 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1138 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bessemer Township
| Vehicles available | Bessemer Township | Gogebic County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.1 points) | 7.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% (±9.0 points) | 39.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% (±10.3 points) | 37.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.4% (±6.1 points) | 15.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Bessemer Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Gogebic County (7.6%).
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 Bessemer Township
| Bessemer Township | Gogebic County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±4.7 points) | 7.5% (±2.2 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% (±5.6 points) | 91.0% (±1.9 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.5% (±6.8 points) | 85.9% (±2.2 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bessemer Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Gogebic County (85.9%).
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 Bessemer Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Township | — | 21.9 minutes (±6.4) | — |
| Wakefield | 5.9 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Erwin Township | 7.9 mi | 14.3 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bessemer | 8.5 mi | 15.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oma | 11 mi | 17.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wakefield Township | 11 mi | 29.5 minutes (±17.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ironwood | 12 mi | 17.9 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Winchester (Vilas County) | 12 mi | 28.3 minutes (±9.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hurley | 14 mi | 17.9 minutes (±4.6) | 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 Gogebic County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wakefield Township | 29.5 minutes (±17.4) |
| 2 | Marenisco Township | 28.4 minutes (±7.4) |
| 3 | Watersmeet Township | 22.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Bessemer Township | 21.9 minutes (±6.4) |
| 5 | Wakefield | 21.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | Ironwood | 17.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 7 | Ironwood Charter Township | 17.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Bessemer | 15.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Erwin Township | 14.3 minutes (±4.2) |
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 Bessemer Township
How long is the average commute in Bessemer Township?
Workers who live in Bessemer Township, MI take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bessemer Township without a car?
2.6% of households in Bessemer Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bessemer Township?
4.5% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Bessemer Township worked from home, and 84.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bessemer township, Gogebic County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bessemer township, Gogebic County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bessemer township, Gogebic County, Michigan
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 Bessemer township, Gogebic County, Michigan (county subdivision:07980, in state:26 county:053).
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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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