How long is the commute from Bemidji, MN?
Workers who live in Bemidji, MN take an average of 17.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
4.9% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
9.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.4 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.9%
How people in Bemidji get to work
| Means of transportation | Bemidji | Beltrami County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±3.3 points) | 76.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±2.9 points) | 10.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.9% (±1.5 points) | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±2.0 points) | 7.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Bemidji, the average commute is lower than in Beltrami County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bemidji, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Beltrami County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Beltrami County, Bemidji ranks 39 of 44 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2210 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bemidji
| Vehicles available | Bemidji | Beltrami County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% (±2.5 points) | 5.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.8% (±4.7 points) | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.5% (±3.9 points) | 36.3% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±3.5 points) | 26.8% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Bemidji, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Beltrami County (5.9%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bemidji
| Bemidji | Beltrami County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±2.0 points) | 7.7% (±1.0 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±1.6 points) | 94.7% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±2.4 points) | 91.8% (±1.1 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bemidji, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Beltrami County (91.8%).
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 Bemidji
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji | — | 17.4 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Bemidji Township | 3.3 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Northern Township | 4.4 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wilton | 5.6 mi | 15.5 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Valley Township | 6.6 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Frohn Township | 6.9 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Eckles Township | 7.1 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Turtle River Township | 7.5 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Helga Township | 8.5 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Frohn Township, MN (24.3 minutes), Helga Township, MN (24.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Beltrami County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Eckles Township | 21.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 34 | Northern Township | 20.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 35 | Turtle River Township | 19.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 36 | Bemidji Township | 18.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 37 | Benville Township | 18.5 minutes (±8.4) |
| 38 | Grant Valley Township | 17.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 39 | Bemidji | 17.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 40 | Summit Township (Beltrami County) | 16.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 41 | Solway | 15.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 42 | Wilton | 15.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 43 | Redby | 11.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 44 | Red Lake | 5.9 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 12 of 44 places in Beltrami 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 Bemidji
How long is the average commute in Bemidji?
Workers who live in Bemidji, MN take an average of 17.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bemidji without a car?
9.9% of households in Bemidji have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bemidji?
5.9% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Bemidji worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bemidji city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bemidji city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bemidji city, Minnesota
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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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