How long is the commute from Sumpter Township, MI?
Workers who live in Sumpter Township, MI take an average of 29.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.1 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Sumpter Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Sumpter Township | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.2% (±5.1 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±3.8 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±3.5 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Sumpter Township, the average commute is higher than in Wayne County (24.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sumpter Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Wayne County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Sumpter Township ranks 2 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 445 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sumpter Township
| Vehicles available | Sumpter Township | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±4.1 points) | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.5% (±5.8 points) | 41.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% (±5.7 points) | 32.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.2% (±7.0 points) | 15.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Sumpter Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Wayne County (11.6%).
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 Sumpter Township
| Sumpter Township | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±3.5 points) | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±3.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% (±3.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sumpter Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wayne County (89.7%).
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 Sumpter Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumpter Township | — | 29.1 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Belleville | 4.7 mi | 25.8 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Huron Charter Township | 5.8 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Van Buren Charter Township | 6.0 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Exeter Township | 6.1 mi | 31.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Augusta Charter Township | 6.2 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Carleton | 6.7 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ash Township | 7.6 mi | 29.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Romulus | 8.2 mi | 25.0 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Van Buren Charter Township, MI (24.4 minutes), Romulus, MI (25.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grosse Ile Township | 30.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 2 | Sumpter Township | 29.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 3 | Flat Rock | 29.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Huron Charter Township | 28.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 | Rockwood | 28.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | Wayne | 27.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Garden City | 26.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 (tie) | Inkster | 26.9 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 8 of 43 places in Wayne 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 Sumpter Township
How long is the average commute in Sumpter Township?
Workers who live in Sumpter Township, MI take an average of 29.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sumpter Township without a car?
5.8% of households in Sumpter Township have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sumpter Township?
8.9% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Sumpter Township worked from home, and 91.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumpter township, Wayne County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumpter township, Wayne County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumpter township, Wayne 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 Sumpter township, Wayne County, Michigan (county subdivision:77360, in state:26 county:163).
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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