How long is the commute from Aurora Township, MN?
Workers who live in Aurora Township, MN take an average of 21.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
9.5% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.5 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Aurora Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Aurora Township | Steele County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.9% (±7.3 points) | 80.2% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±3.8 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.7 points) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.5% (±5.9 points) | 8.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Aurora Township, the average commute is higher than in Steele County (19.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Aurora Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Steele County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Steele County, Aurora Township ranks 9 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1723 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Aurora Township
| Vehicles available | Aurora Township | Steele County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±2.1 points) | 6.2% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.3% (±6.6 points) | 27.3% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.1% (±7.8 points) | 35.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 62.1% (±9.5 points) | 30.9% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Aurora Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Steele County (6.2%).
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 Aurora Township
| Aurora Township | Steele County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.5% (±5.9 points) | 8.7% (±1.7 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±3.8 points) | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.8% (±4.0 points) | 87.7% (±1.8 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Aurora Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Steele County (87.7%).
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 Aurora Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Township | — | 21.5 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Somerset Township | 5.3 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Blooming Prairie Township | 5.5 mi | 29.4 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Havana Township | 6.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ripley Township (Dodge County) | 6.5 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Claremont | 7.4 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Blooming Prairie | 7.7 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Owatonna Township | 7.8 mi | 20.0 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Westfield Township | 8.0 mi | 30.2 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ripley Township (Dodge County), MN (26.1 minutes), Claremont, MN (28.0 minutes), Westfield Township, MN (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Steele County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Summit Township (Steele County) | 28.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Deerfield Township (Steele County) | 27.7 minutes (±7.7) |
| 5 | Ellendale | 26.9 minutes (±6.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Berlin Township | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 (tie) | Merton Township | 24.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 8 | Havana Township | 22.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Aurora Township | 21.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 10 | Somerset Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Medford | 20.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 12 | Blooming Prairie | 20.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 13 | Owatonna Township | 20.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 14 | Meriden Township | 18.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Medford Township | 18.0 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Steele 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 Aurora Township
How long is the average commute in Aurora Township?
Workers who live in Aurora Township, MN take an average of 21.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Aurora Township without a car?
0.5% of households in Aurora Township have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Aurora Township?
9.5% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Aurora Township worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aurora township, Steele County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aurora township, Steele County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aurora township, Steele 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 Aurora township, Steele County, Minnesota (county subdivision:02890, in state:27 county:147).
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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