How long is the commute from Alton Township, MN?
Workers who live in Alton Township, MN take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
12.7% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Alton Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Alton Township | Waseca County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±8.7 points) | 80.5% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±4.9 points) | 9.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 0.2% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.7% (±5.9 points) | 7.0% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Alton Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Waseca County (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alton Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Waseca County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Waseca County, Alton Township ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1087 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alton Township
| Vehicles available | Alton Township | Waseca County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 7.5% (±5.2 points) | 25.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.8% (±12.0 points) | 39.8% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 66.5% (±10.6 points) | 30.3% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Alton Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Waseca County (4.9%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alton Township
| Alton Township | Waseca County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.7% (±5.9 points) | 7.0% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±2.7 points) | 93.0% (±1.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±5.7 points) | 88.0% (±2.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Alton Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Waseca County (88.0%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alton Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Township | — | 25.6 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Freedom Township | 4.5 mi | 29.5 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pemberton | 4.6 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Janesville | 5.0 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| St. Mary Township | 5.9 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| McPherson Township | 6.3 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Janesville Township | 7.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wilton Township | 7.6 mi | 29.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Waldorf | 7.9 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Waseca County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Iosco Township | 31.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | New Richland | 31.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | New Richland Township | 30.4 minutes (±5.7) |
| 5 (tie) | Freedom Township | 29.5 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 (tie) | Wilton Township | 29.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Byron Township (Waseca County) | 25.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Alton Township | 25.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Waldorf | 24.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 | Janesville Township | 24.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 11 | Janesville | 21.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 12 | St. Mary Township | 20.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 | Woodville Township | 19.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 14 | Waseca | 19.1 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Waseca 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 Alton Township
How long is the average commute in Alton Township?
Workers who live in Alton Township, MN take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alton Township without a car?
1.2% of households in Alton Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alton Township?
12.7% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Alton Township worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alton township, Waseca County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alton township, Waseca County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alton township, Waseca County, Minnesota
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 Alton township, Waseca County, Minnesota (county subdivision:01198, in state:27 county:161).
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 .