How long is the commute from Fork Township, MI?
Workers who live in Fork Township, MI take an average of 29.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.0 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Fork Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Fork Township | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.1% (±5.0 points) | 76.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±3.0 points) | 8.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±1.4 points) | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±2.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±3.1 points) | 8.7% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Fork Township, the average commute is higher than in Mecosta County (23.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fork Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mecosta County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Mecosta County, Fork Township ranks 7 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 452 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fork Township
| Vehicles available | Fork Township | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±3.6 points) | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.2% (±5.2 points) | 30.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±6.9 points) | 39.7% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.5% (±5.8 points) | 22.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Fork Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mecosta County (7.1%).
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 Fork Township
| Fork Township | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±3.1 points) | 8.7% (±1.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.8% (±4.8 points) | 93.5% (±0.9 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.3% (±7.1 points) | 82.0% (±1.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fork Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mecosta County (82.0%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fork Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fork Township | — | 29.0 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Chippewa Township (Mecosta County) | 5.5 mi | 28.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | 5.9 mi | 30.4 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Coldwater Township (Isabella County) | 6.3 mi | 37.3 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Orient Township | 7.4 mi | 35.3 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Evart Township | 8.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Garfield Township (Clare County) | 8.1 mi | 30.2 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Martiny Township | 8.2 mi | 31.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman Township (Isabella County) | 8.3 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Coldwater Township (Isabella County), MI (37.3 minutes), Orient Township, MI (35.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mecosta County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aetna Township (Mecosta County) | 39.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 2 | Hinton Township | 37.7 minutes (±11.8) |
| 3 | Martiny Township | 31.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 4 | Millbrook Township | 31.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | 30.4 minutes (±5.0) |
| 6 | Deerfield Township (Mecosta County) | 30.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 | Fork Township | 29.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 8 | Grant Township (Mecosta County) | 28.9 minutes (±9.8) |
| 9 | Austin Township (Mecosta County) | 28.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 10 | Chippewa Township (Mecosta County) | 28.4 minutes (±5.7) |
| 11 | Morton Township | 26.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 | Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | 25.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 13 | Mecosta Township | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Mecosta County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Fork Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Barryton.
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 Fork Township
How long is the average commute in Fork Township?
Workers who live in Fork Township, MI take an average of 29.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fork Township without a car?
8.0% of households in Fork Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fork Township?
5.9% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Fork Township worked from home, and 78.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fork township, Mecosta County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fork township, Mecosta County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fork township, Mecosta 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 Fork township, Mecosta County, Michigan (county subdivision:29680, in state:26 county:107).
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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