How long is the commute from Penn Township, MI?
Workers who live in Penn Township, MI take an average of 34.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.3 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Penn Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Penn Township | Cass County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.4% (±5.8 points) | 77.4% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±5.0 points) | 9.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.4 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±3.5 points) | 7.8% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Penn Township, the average commute is higher than in Cass County (24.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Penn Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cass County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cass County, Penn Township ranks 1 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 173 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Penn Township
| Vehicles available | Penn Township | Cass County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±1.8 points) | 5.1% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% (±8.0 points) | 30.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.6% (±9.5 points) | 37.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±6.2 points) | 27.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Penn Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cass County (5.1%).
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 Penn Township
| Penn Township | Cass County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±3.5 points) | 7.8% (±1.2 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±3.1 points) | 92.6% (±1.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.8% (±5.5 points) | 88.6% (±1.6 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Penn Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cass County (88.6%).
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 Penn Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Township | — | 34.3 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Cassopolis | 4.3 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Calvin Township | 5.2 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| LaGrange Township | 5.9 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Newberg Township | 6.2 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Volinia Township | 6.7 mi | 30.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Cass County) | 8.2 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Marcellus Township | 8.7 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Marcellus | 8.7 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cassopolis, MI (27.5 minutes), Calvin Township, MI (25.4 minutes), LaGrange Township, MI (22.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cass County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn Township | 34.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 2 | Volinia Township | 30.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 3 | Marcellus Township | 27.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Newberg Township | 26.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 5 | Howard Township | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Calvin Township | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 6 (tie) | Ontwa Township | 25.4 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Cass County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Penn Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Vandalia.
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 Penn Township
How long is the average commute in Penn Township?
Workers who live in Penn Township, MI take an average of 34.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Penn Township without a car?
2.8% of households in Penn Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Penn Township?
10.5% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Penn Township worked from home, and 87.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn township, Cass County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn township, Cass County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn township, Cass 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 Penn township, Cass County, Michigan (county subdivision:63380, in state:26 county:027).
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 last updated on .
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