How long is the commute from Dowagiac, MI?
Workers who live in Dowagiac, MI take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
3.3% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Dowagiac get to work
| Means of transportation | Dowagiac | Cass County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±6.4 points) | 77.4% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.7% (±5.2 points) | 9.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±2.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±4.0 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.7% (±4.2 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.3% (±3.1 points) | 7.8% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Dowagiac, the average commute is not measurably different from Cass County (24.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dowagiac, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cass County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cass County, Dowagiac ranks 13 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1073 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dowagiac
| Vehicles available | Dowagiac | Cass County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±4.4 points) | 5.1% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.2% (±8.0 points) | 30.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±7.6 points) | 37.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.9% (±4.5 points) | 27.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Dowagiac, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cass County (5.1%).
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 Dowagiac
| Dowagiac | Cass County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.3% (±3.1 points) | 7.8% (±1.2 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.2% (±4.5 points) | 92.6% (±1.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±4.8 points) | 88.6% (±1.6 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dowagiac, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cass County (88.6%).
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 Dowagiac
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowagiac | — | 22.6 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Pokagon Township | 4.2 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Creek Township | 4.4 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township | 4.4 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| LaGrange Township | 5.1 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cassopolis | 7.3 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Keeler Township | 8.9 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Howard Township | 9.3 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Berrien Township | 9.5 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.0) | 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 Cass County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Ontwa Township | 25.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 | Jefferson Township (Cass County) | 25.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Wayne Township | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 | Mason Township (Cass County) | 24.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Pokagon Township | 23.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 12 | LaGrange Township | 22.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Dowagiac | 22.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 14 | Milton Township (Cass County) | 21.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 15 | Porter Township (Cass County) | 21.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 16 | Silver Creek Township | 20.5 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Cass 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 Dowagiac
How long is the average commute in Dowagiac?
Workers who live in Dowagiac, MI take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dowagiac without a car?
8.5% of households in Dowagiac have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dowagiac?
3.3% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Dowagiac worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dowagiac city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dowagiac city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dowagiac city, Michigan
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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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