How long is the commute from Mecosta Township, MI?
Workers who live in Mecosta Township, MI take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
2.7% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.8 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Mecosta Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Mecosta Township | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.0% (±4.5 points) | 76.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±3.2 points) | 8.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.7% (±1.7 points) | 8.7% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Mecosta Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Mecosta County (23.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mecosta 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mecosta County, Mecosta Township ranks 13 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 866 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mecosta Township
| Vehicles available | Mecosta Township | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±2.6 points) | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% (±5.7 points) | 30.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% (±9.2 points) | 39.7% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.7% (±9.2 points) | 22.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Mecosta 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 lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Mecosta Township
| Mecosta Township | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.7% (±1.7 points) | 8.7% (±1.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.8 points) | 93.5% (±0.9 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±4.2 points) | 82.0% (±1.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mecosta Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Mecosta County (82.0%).
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 Mecosta Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecosta Township | — | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Big Rapids Charter Township | 5.4 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Goodwell Township | 5.6 mi | 33.5 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Aetna Township (Mecosta County) | 5.8 mi | 39.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Austin Township (Mecosta County) | 6.3 mi | 28.7 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Big Rapids | 6.8 mi | 14.9 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | 8.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Morley | 8.2 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Township (Mecosta County) | 8.6 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Big Rapids, MI (14.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Goodwell Township, MI (33.5 minutes), Aetna Township (Mecosta County), MI (39.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 14 | Green Charter Township | 23.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 15 | Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | 22.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 16 | Big Rapids Charter Township | 19.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 17 | Big Rapids | 14.9 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Mecosta County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Mecosta Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Stanwood.
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 Mecosta Township
How long is the average commute in Mecosta Township?
Workers who live in Mecosta Township, MI take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mecosta Township without a car?
5.2% of households in Mecosta Township have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mecosta Township?
2.7% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Mecosta Township worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mecosta township, Mecosta County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mecosta township, Mecosta County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mecosta 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 Mecosta township, Mecosta County, Michigan (county subdivision:52780, 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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