How long is the commute from Portland Township, MI?
Workers who live in Portland Township, MI take an average of 32.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
15.9% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.4 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Portland Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Portland Township | Ionia County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.6% (±6.2 points) | 78.7% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±3.6 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.5 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.9% (±5.4 points) | 9.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Portland Township, the average commute is higher than in Ionia County (27.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Portland Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ionia County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ionia County, Portland Township ranks 3 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 238 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Portland Township
| Vehicles available | Portland Township | Ionia County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±5.9 points) | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.8% (±8.9 points) | 27.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% (±12.6 points) | 39.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.5% (±10.0 points) | 26.5% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Portland Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ionia County (6.2%).
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 Portland Township
| Portland Township | Ionia County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.9% (±5.4 points) | 9.1% (±1.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±2.3 points) | 93.7% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±6.1 points) | 87.6% (±1.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Portland Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ionia County (87.6%).
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 Portland Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Township | — | 32.4 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Portland | 2.5 mi | 27.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Westphalia | 5.4 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Lyons Township | 5.9 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lyons | 6.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Orange Township (Ionia County) | 6.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±5.4) | Lower |
| Westphalia Township | 6.5 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Muir | 6.6 mi | 26.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Danby Township | 6.9 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westphalia, MI (26.4 minutes), Lyons, MI (26.8 minutes), Orange Township (Ionia County), MI (21.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ionia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otisco Township | 38.8 minutes (±13.3) |
| 2 | Ronald Township | 34.6 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Portland Township | 32.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Sebewa Township | 30.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Boston Township | 28.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Orleans Township | 28.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Belding | 27.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Lyons Township | 27.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | Portland | 27.6 minutes (±6.1) |
Showing 9 of 19 places in Ionia 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 Portland Township
How long is the average commute in Portland Township?
Workers who live in Portland Township, MI take an average of 32.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Portland Township without a car?
4.8% of households in Portland Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Portland Township?
15.9% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Portland Township worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portland township, Ionia County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portland township, Ionia County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portland township, Ionia 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 Portland township, Ionia County, Michigan (county subdivision:65880, in state:26 county:067).
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 last updated on .
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