How long is the commute from Merritt Township, MI?
Workers who live in Merritt Township, MI take an average of 31.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.2 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Merritt Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Merritt Township | Bay County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.3% (±6.7 points) | 82.1% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±3.8 points) | 6.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±2.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±5.0 points) | 8.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Merritt Township, the average commute is higher than in Bay County (23.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Merritt Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bay County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Bay County, Merritt Township ranks 3 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 309 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Merritt Township
| Vehicles available | Merritt Township | Bay County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 6.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.7% (±6.8 points) | 35.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.4% (±7.4 points) | 38.0% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.8% (±7.7 points) | 20.3% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Merritt Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bay County (6.6%).
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 Merritt Township
| Merritt Township | Bay County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±5.0 points) | 8.6% (±1.1 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±2.9 points) | 93.7% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±5.4 points) | 88.2% (±1.2 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Merritt Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bay County (88.2%).
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 Merritt Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt Township | — | 31.2 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Portsmouth Charter Township | 4.9 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Reese | 5.4 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Gilford Township | 5.9 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Blumfield Township | 5.9 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Buena Vista Charter Township | 7.1 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Hampton Charter Township | 7.2 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Zilwaukee Township | 7.6 mi | 18.9 minutes (±6.9) | Lower |
| Wisner Township | 7.9 mi | 39.8 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Reese, MI (21.5 minutes), Blumfield Township, MI (23.5 minutes), Buena Vista Charter Township, MI (20.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Forest Township | 35.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Gibson Township | 35.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 3 | Merritt Township | 31.2 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Beaver Township (Bay County) | 28.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Pinconning | 28.3 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Garfield Township (Bay County) | 27.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 7 | Portsmouth Charter Township | 25.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Fraser Township | 25.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Pinconning Township | 25.1 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 9 of 18 places in Bay 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 Merritt Township
How long is the average commute in Merritt Township?
Workers who live in Merritt Township, MI take an average of 31.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Merritt Township without a car?
1.1% of households in Merritt Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Merritt Township?
8.1% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Merritt Township worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merritt township, Bay County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merritt township, Bay County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merritt township, Bay 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 Merritt township, Bay County, Michigan (county subdivision:53220, in state:26 county:017).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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