How long is the commute from Soo Township, MI?
Workers who live in Soo Township, MI take an average of 17.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.2 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Soo Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Soo Township | Chippewa County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.3% (±6.5 points) | 76.8% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% (±3.0 points) | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±5.8 points) | 6.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Soo Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Chippewa County (17.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Soo Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chippewa County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chippewa County, Soo Township ranks 15 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1428 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Soo Township
| Vehicles available | Soo Township | Chippewa County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±2.5 points) | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% (±9.0 points) | 36.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±7.3 points) | 39.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±9.2 points) | 17.1% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Soo Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chippewa County (6.9%).
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 Soo Township
| Soo Township | Chippewa County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±5.8 points) | 6.5% (±1.1 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±5.4 points) | 92.5% (±1.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% (±5.6 points) | 87.8% (±1.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Soo Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chippewa County (87.8%).
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 Soo Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soo Township | — | 17.2 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Bruce Township (Chippewa County) | 7.2 mi | 29.9 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Pickford Township | 10 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Sugar Island Township | 11 mi | 30.2 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Raber Township | 11 mi | 36.8 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Kincheloe | 13 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dafter Township | 14 mi | 15.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sault Ste. Marie | 17 mi | 12.0 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Clark Township | 20 mi | 16.8 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sault Ste. Marie, MI (12.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bruce Township (Chippewa County), MI (29.9 minutes), Pickford Township, MI (24.2 minutes), Sugar Island Township, MI (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chippewa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kinross Charter Township | 22.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 | Rudyard Township | 21.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 | Detour Township | 21.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 12 | Whitefish Township | 20.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 13 | Superior Township | 18.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 | Bay Mills Township | 18.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 15 | Soo Township | 17.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 16 | Dafter Township | 15.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 17 | Sault Ste. Marie | 12.0 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 9 of 17 places in Chippewa 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 Soo Township
How long is the average commute in Soo Township?
Workers who live in Soo Township, MI take an average of 17.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Soo Township without a car?
4.2% of households in Soo Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Soo Township?
7.9% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Soo Township worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Soo township, Chippewa County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Soo township, Chippewa County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Soo township, Chippewa 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 Soo township, Chippewa County, Michigan (county subdivision:74620, in state:26 county:033).
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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