How long is the commute from Howard Township, MI?
Workers who live in Howard Township, MI take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
10.1% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Howard Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Howard Township | Cass County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.3% (±6.1 points) | 77.4% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±4.2 points) | 9.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±2.5 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.1% (±3.8 points) | 7.8% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Howard Township, 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 Howard Township, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cass County, Howard Township ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 765 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Howard Township
| Vehicles available | Howard Township | Cass County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±2.2 points) | 5.1% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.4% (±5.2 points) | 30.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±7.0 points) | 37.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.9% (±7.6 points) | 27.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Howard Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cass County (5.1%).
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 Howard Township
| Howard Township | Cass County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.1% (±3.8 points) | 7.8% (±1.2 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% (±6.1 points) | 92.6% (±1.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±5.8 points) | 88.6% (±1.6 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Howard Township, 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 Howard Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Township | — | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Niles | 4.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Milton Township (Cass County) | 4.6 mi | 21.4 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Pokagon Township | 5.7 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Edwardsburg | 6.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Niles Township | 6.0 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Cass County) | 6.1 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ontwa Township | 7.3 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| LaGrange Township | 8.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Milton Township (Cass County), MI (21.4 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn Township | 34.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 2 | Volinia Township | 30.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 3 | Marcellus Township | 27.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Newberg Township | 26.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 5 | Howard Township | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Calvin Township | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 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) |
Showing 11 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 Howard Township
How long is the average commute in Howard Township?
Workers who live in Howard Township, MI take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Howard Township without a car?
3.5% of households in Howard Township have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Howard Township?
10.1% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Howard Township worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard township, Cass County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard township, Cass County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard township, Cass 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 Howard township, Cass County, Michigan (county subdivision:39480, in state:26 county:027).
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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