How long is the commute from Dalton Township, MI?
Workers who live in Dalton Township, MI take an average of 23.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.4 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Dalton Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Dalton Township | Muskegon County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±5.0 points) | 80.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±4.2 points) | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±3.6 points) | 7.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Dalton Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Muskegon County (21.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dalton Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Muskegon County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Muskegon County, Dalton Township ranks 10 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1013 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dalton Township
| Vehicles available | Dalton Township | Muskegon County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±2.0 points) | 7.4% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.5% (±4.7 points) | 31.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.0% (±5.6 points) | 40.4% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.9% (±5.5 points) | 20.8% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Dalton Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Muskegon County (7.4%).
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 Dalton Township
| Dalton Township | Muskegon County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±3.6 points) | 7.2% (±0.7 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±2.6 points) | 93.9% (±0.7 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±2.6 points) | 88.8% (±1.1 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dalton Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Muskegon County (88.8%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dalton Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Township | — | 23.4 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Fruitland Township | 5.7 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Whitehall Township | 5.8 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Muskegon Charter Township | 6.0 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Creek Township (Muskegon County) | 6.1 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County) | 6.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Whitehall | 6.8 mi | 12.3 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| North Muskegon | 6.9 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Laketon Township | 6.9 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Whitehall Township, MI (19.4 minutes), Whitehall, MI (12.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Muskegon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ravenna Township | 26.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 | Holton Township | 26.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 | Cedar Creek Township (Muskegon County) | 25.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County) | 25.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Sullivan Township | 25.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 9 | Egelston Township | 24.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Dalton Township | 23.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 11 | North Muskegon | 22.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 12 (tie) | Roosevelt Park | 21.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 12 (tie) | Laketon Township | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 12 (tie) | Muskegon Charter Township | 21.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 15 | Fruitport Charter Township | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Muskegon | 20.6 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Muskegon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Dalton Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Lakewood Club, Twin Lake.
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 Dalton Township
How long is the average commute in Dalton Township?
Workers who live in Dalton Township, MI take an average of 23.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dalton Township without a car?
3.6% of households in Dalton Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dalton Township?
10.7% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Dalton Township worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dalton township, Muskegon County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dalton township, Muskegon County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dalton township, Muskegon 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 Dalton township, Muskegon County, Michigan (county subdivision:19660, in state:26 county:121).
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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