How long is the commute from Michigan Center, MI?
Workers who live in Michigan Center, MI take an average of 21.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
8.2% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.8 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Michigan Center get to work
| Means of transportation | Michigan Center | Jackson County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.4% (±7.1 points) | 79.0% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±4.9 points) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±2.0 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.2% (±5.9 points) | 9.8% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Michigan Center, the average commute is not measurably different from Jackson County (22.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Michigan Center, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Michigan Center ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 47 of 80.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Michigan Center
| Vehicles available | Michigan Center | Jackson County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±6.8 points) | 6.7% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.4% (±9.0 points) | 36.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% (±7.9 points) | 35.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.6% (±6.8 points) | 21.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Michigan Center, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jackson County (6.7%).
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 Michigan Center
| Michigan Center | Jackson County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.2% (±5.9 points) | 9.8% (±1.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±2.9 points) | 95.0% (±0.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±3.5 points) | 91.5% (±0.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Michigan Center, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson County (91.5%).
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 Michigan Center
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Center | — | 21.8 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Napoleon Township | 3.9 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Vandercook Lake | 4.1 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson | 4.3 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Summit Township (Jackson County) | 5.8 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Grass Lake | 6.2 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Grass Lake Charter Township | 6.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Blackman Charter Township | 7.0 mi | 18.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia Township (Jackson County) | 9.0 mi | 37.7 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jackson, MI (17.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Napoleon Township, MI (27.6 minutes), Grass Lake, MI (29.1 minutes), Columbia Township (Jackson County), MI (37.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vineyard Lake | 61.7 minutes (±26.0) |
| 2 | Michigan Center | 21.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | Vandercook Lake | 20.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 4 | Spring Arbor | 18.1 minutes (±4.8) |
Michigan Center is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Leoni Township, whose figures include it.
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 Michigan Center
How long is the average commute in Michigan Center?
Workers who live in Michigan Center, MI take an average of 21.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Michigan Center without a car?
7.3% of households in Michigan Center have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Michigan Center?
8.2% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Michigan Center worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Michigan Center CDP, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Michigan Center CDP, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Michigan Center CDP, 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 Michigan Center CDP, Michigan (place:53580, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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