How long is the commute from Charleston Township, MI?
Workers who live in Charleston Township, MI take an average of 19.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.6 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Charleston Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Charleston Township | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.4% (±4.2 points) | 76.6% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±3.7 points) | 6.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.3 points) | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±2.0 points) | 12.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Charleston Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Kalamazoo County (20.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Charleston Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Kalamazoo County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kalamazoo County, Charleston Township ranks 18 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1316 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Charleston Township
| Vehicles available | Charleston Township | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% (±7.3 points) | 34.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.0% (±7.1 points) | 38.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.8% (±4.9 points) | 19.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Charleston Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kalamazoo County (7.3%).
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 Charleston Township
| Charleston Township | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±2.0 points) | 12.5% (±0.7 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.3% (±7.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.4 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.1% (±8.0 points) | 90.6% (±0.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Charleston Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kalamazoo County (90.6%).
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 Charleston Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Township | — | 19.6 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Augusta | 3.0 mi | 26.7 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Galesburg | 3.6 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Climax | 3.9 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Battle Creek | 6.0 mi | 18.6 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ross Township | 6.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Springfield | 6.0 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Climax Township | 6.3 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Comstock Charter Township | 6.3 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Augusta, MI (26.7 minutes), Ross Township, MI (24.8 minutes), Climax Township, MI (26.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kalamazoo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) | 21.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 13 | Oshtemo Charter Township | 21.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 14 | Kalamazoo Charter Township | 21.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 15 | Texas Charter Township | 21.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 16 | Parchment | 20.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 17 | Portage | 19.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 | Charleston Township | 19.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 19 | Kalamazoo | 18.5 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 8 of 19 places in Kalamazoo 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 Charleston Township
How long is the average commute in Charleston Township?
Workers who live in Charleston Township, MI take an average of 19.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Charleston Township without a car?
0.5% of households in Charleston Township have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Charleston Township?
4.5% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Charleston Township worked from home, and 88.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charleston township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charleston township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charleston township, Kalamazoo 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 Charleston township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan (county subdivision:14720, in state:26 county:077).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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