How long is the commute from Thomas Township, MI?
Workers who live in Thomas Township, MI take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
9.5% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.1 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Thomas Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Thomas Township | Saginaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.7% (±3.5 points) | 77.7% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.8% (±1.8 points) | 8.7% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.9 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.5% (±2.4 points) | 10.0% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Thomas Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Saginaw County (22.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Thomas Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Saginaw County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Saginaw County, Thomas Township ranks 20 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1039 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thomas Township
| Vehicles available | Thomas Township | Saginaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±2.8 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% (±5.1 points) | 36.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±5.1 points) | 35.7% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.6% (±4.1 points) | 20.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Thomas Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Saginaw County (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Thomas Township
| Thomas Township | Saginaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.5% (±2.4 points) | 10.0% (±1.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±2.2 points) | 94.4% (±0.6 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% (±3.0 points) | 89.0% (±0.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Thomas Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Saginaw County (89.0%).
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 Thomas Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Township | — | 23.1 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Saginaw Charter Township | 4.8 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Freeland | 5.5 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Tittabawassee Township | 5.8 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| James Township | 5.9 mi | 28.3 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Saginaw County) | 6.2 mi | 29.3 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Swan Creek Township | 6.2 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Hemlock | 6.3 mi | 30.1 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kochville Township | 8.1 mi | 13.6 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Freeland, MI (19.4 minutes), Tittabawassee Township, MI (19.7 minutes), Kochville Township, MI (13.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Swan Creek Township, MI (30.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Saginaw County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Bridgeport Charter Township | 26.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 15 | Taymouth Township | 26.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 16 | Chesaning Township | 24.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 17 | Blumfield Township | 23.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 | Birch Run Township | 23.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 19 (tie) | Zilwaukee | 23.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 19 (tie) | Thomas Township | 23.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 21 | Spaulding Township | 21.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 22 | Saginaw Charter Township | 21.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 | Frankenmuth | 20.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 24 | Buena Vista Charter Township | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 25 | Tittabawassee Township | 19.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 26 | Saginaw | 19.2 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Saginaw County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Thomas Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Shields.
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 Thomas Township
How long is the average commute in Thomas Township?
Workers who live in Thomas Township, MI take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thomas Township without a car?
5.4% of households in Thomas Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thomas Township?
9.5% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Thomas Township worked from home, and 91.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thomas township, Saginaw County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thomas township, Saginaw County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thomas township, Saginaw 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 Thomas township, Saginaw County, Michigan (county subdivision:79520, in state:26 county:145).
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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