How long is the commute from Ironwood, MI?
Workers who live in Ironwood, MI take an average of 17.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
12.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.9 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 12.6%
How people in Ironwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Ironwood | Gogebic County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.4% (±5.1 points) | 81.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±3.6 points) | 7.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±3.4 points) | 7.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Ironwood, the average commute is not measurably different from Gogebic County (19.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ironwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gogebic County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Gogebic County, Ironwood ranks 6 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1400 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ironwood
| Vehicles available | Ironwood | Gogebic County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.6% (±5.0 points) | 7.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.0% (±7.0 points) | 39.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.2% (±5.9 points) | 37.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.2% (±3.1 points) | 15.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Ironwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Gogebic County (7.6%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ironwood
| Ironwood | Gogebic County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±3.4 points) | 7.5% (±2.2 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.8% (±4.3 points) | 91.0% (±1.9 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.7% (±4.5 points) | 85.9% (±2.2 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ironwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Gogebic County (85.9%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ironwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironwood | — | 17.9 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Hurley | 2.9 mi | 17.9 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Montreal | 4.6 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bessemer | 5.1 mi | 15.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Erwin Township | 5.7 mi | 14.3 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Kimball | 6.3 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ironwood Charter Township | 7.5 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pence | 8.7 mi | 21.2 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wakefield | 10 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.1) | 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 Gogebic County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wakefield Township | 29.5 minutes (±17.4) |
| 2 | Marenisco Township | 28.4 minutes (±7.4) |
| 3 | Watersmeet Township | 22.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Bessemer Township | 21.9 minutes (±6.4) |
| 5 | Wakefield | 21.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | Ironwood | 17.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 7 | Ironwood Charter Township | 17.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Bessemer | 15.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Erwin Township | 14.3 minutes (±4.2) |
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 Ironwood
How long is the average commute in Ironwood?
Workers who live in Ironwood, MI take an average of 17.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ironwood without a car?
12.6% of households in Ironwood have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ironwood?
7.9% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Ironwood worked from home, and 84.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ironwood city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ironwood city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ironwood city, Michigan
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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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