How long is the commute from Onota Township, MI?

Name: Commute and cars in Onota Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Onota Township, MI take an average of 22.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

81.1% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

0.0% of workers walk to work.

11.2% work from home.

8.0% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 22.7 minutes (±3.8)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 11.2%
Households without a car: 8.0%

How people in Onota Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Onota Township	Alger County	Michigan	United States
Drove alone	81.1% (±13.8 points)	71.7%	74.3%	68.8%
Carpooled	7.3% (±11.8 points)	13.2%	7.9%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±13.5 points)	0.8%	0.9%	3.2%
Walked	0.0% (±13.5 points)	4.1%	2.0%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.5% (±0.9 points)	2.1%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	11.2% (±8.5 points)	8.2%	13.5%	15.1%

In Onota Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Alger County (22.9 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Onota Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Alger County (0.8%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Alger County, Onota Township ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1067 of 1,515.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Onota Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Onota Township	Alger County	Michigan	United States
No vehicle	8.0% (±13.3 points)	5.6%	7.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	24.4% (±11.7 points)	34.1%	34.8%	33.1%
2 vehicles	35.8% (±11.0 points)	39.7%	38.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	31.8% (±11.8 points)	20.6%	19.8%	21.9%

In Onota Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Alger County (5.6%).

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 Onota Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Onota Township	Alger County	Michigan	United States
Workers working from home	11.2% (±8.5 points)	8.2% (±2.2 points)	13.5% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	91.5% (±13.3 points)	92.0% (±2.3 points)	95.1% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	89.8% (±13.1 points)	85.4% (±3.2 points)	90.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Onota Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Alger County (85.4%).

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 Onota Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Onota Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Onota Township	—	22.7 minutes (±3.8)	—
Rock River Township	7.5 mi	26.2 minutes (±3.9)	Not measurably different
Chatham	7.8 mi	19.9 minutes (±8.9)	Not measurably different
Au Train Township	12 mi	26.2 minutes (±4.8)	Not measurably different
Skandia Township	13 mi	24.3 minutes (±1.8)	Not measurably different
Chocolay Charter Township	14 mi	19.9 minutes (±2.3)	Not measurably different
Limestone Township	15 mi	36.7 minutes (±6.9)	Higher
West Branch Township (Marquette County)	16 mi	20.7 minutes (±1.8)	Not measurably different
Munising	17 mi	16.7 minutes (±8.9)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Limestone Township, MI (36.7 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Alger County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Limestone Township	36.7 minutes (±6.9)
2	Mathias Township	35.1 minutes (±6.2)
3 (tie)	Au Train Township	26.2 minutes (±4.8)
3 (tie)	Rock River Township	26.2 minutes (±3.9)
5	Onota Township	22.7 minutes (±3.8)
6	Munising Township	22.2 minutes (±4.2)
7	Munising	16.7 minutes (±8.9)

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 Onota Township

How long is the average commute in Onota Township?

Workers who live in Onota Township, MI take an average of 22.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Onota Township without a car?

8.0% of households in Onota Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Onota Township?

11.2% (±8.5 points) of workers who live in Onota Township worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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