How long is the commute from Covert Township, MI?
Workers who live in Covert Township, MI take an average of 33.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.7 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Covert Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Covert Township | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.6% (±8.1 points) | 76.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 28.0% (±8.0 points) | 10.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±5.7 points) | 10.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Covert Township, the average commute is higher than in Van Buren County (24.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Covert Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Van Buren County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Van Buren County, Covert Township ranks 1 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 191 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Covert Township
| Vehicles available | Covert Township | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±5.9 points) | 5.7% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.0% (±12.3 points) | 31.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.9% (±9.0 points) | 38.9% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.8% (±5.9 points) | 23.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Covert Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Van Buren County (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Covert Township
| Covert Township | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±5.7 points) | 10.5% (±1.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% (±5.8 points) | 93.9% (±0.8 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.3% (±6.8 points) | 89.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Covert Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Van Buren County (89.4%).
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 Covert Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covert Township | — | 33.7 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Paw Paw Lake | 5.0 mi | 30.6 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Coloma Charter Township | 5.4 mi | 27.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| South Haven Charter Township | 5.6 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Bangor Township | 5.6 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Watervliet Township | 5.9 mi | 25.2 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Watervliet | 6.7 mi | 19.4 minutes (±5.5) | Lower |
| Coloma | 6.9 mi | 25.0 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Hartford | 7.9 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Haven Charter Township, MI (21.4 minutes), Bangor Township, MI (24.3 minutes), Watervliet, MI (19.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Van Buren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covert Township | 33.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 2 | Pine Grove Township | 33.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 3 | Lawrence Township | 33.3 minutes (±5.8) |
| 4 | Columbia Township (Van Buren County) | 29.9 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 | Waverly Township (Van Buren County) | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 | Arlington Township | 27.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Bloomingdale Township | 26.4 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 7 of 22 places in Van Buren 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 Covert Township
How long is the average commute in Covert Township?
Workers who live in Covert Township, MI take an average of 33.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Covert Township without a car?
7.3% of households in Covert Township have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Covert Township?
8.4% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Covert Township worked from home, and 86.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Covert township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Covert township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Covert township, Van Buren 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 Covert township, Van Buren County, Michigan (county subdivision:18560, in state:26 county:159).
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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Figures last updated on .
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