How long is the commute from Barnesville, MN?
Workers who live in Barnesville, MN take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Barnesville get to work
| Means of transportation | Barnesville | Clay County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.1% (±5.5 points) | 74.5% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.7% (±4.8 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±1.9 points) | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±2.2 points) | 11.8% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Barnesville, the average commute is higher than in Clay County (19.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Barnesville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clay County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clay County, Barnesville ranks 20 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 998 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Barnesville
| Vehicles available | Barnesville | Clay County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.0 points) | 9.1% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% (±6.5 points) | 28.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.8% (±6.5 points) | 39.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.6% (±4.3 points) | 23.2% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Barnesville, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Clay County (9.1%).
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 Barnesville
| Barnesville | Clay County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±2.2 points) | 11.8% (±1.1 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±2.2 points) | 95.6% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±2.6 points) | 89.8% (±1.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Barnesville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Clay County (89.8%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Barnesville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnesville | — | 26.1 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Humboldt Township | 3.5 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Barnesville Township | 3.7 mi | 24.6 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Atherton Township | 5.0 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie View Township | 5.6 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Elkton Township | 8.1 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Tansem Township | 8.4 mi | 32.6 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Skree Township | 8.5 mi | 30.7 minutes (±18.5) | Not measurably different |
| Alliance Township | 9.4 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tansem Township, MN (32.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Parke Township | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 15 | Alliance Township | 27.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 (tie) | Felton | 27.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Goose Prairie Township | 27.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 18 | Holy Cross Township | 26.6 minutes (±7.2) |
| 19 | Cromwell Township | 26.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 20 | Barnesville | 26.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 21 | Elkton Township | 26.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 22 | Glyndon | 25.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 23 | Morken Township | 25.7 minutes (±6.2) |
| 24 | Viding Township | 25.5 minutes (±6.5) |
| 25 | Hawley Township | 25.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 26 | Riverton Township | 24.8 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Clay 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 Barnesville
How long is the average commute in Barnesville?
Workers who live in Barnesville, MN take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Barnesville without a car?
2.6% of households in Barnesville have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Barnesville?
6.8% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Barnesville worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnesville city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnesville city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnesville city, Minnesota
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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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