How long is the commute from Brooten, MN?
Workers who live in Brooten, MN take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
13.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±7.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 13.1%
How people in Brooten get to work
| Means of transportation | Brooten | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.9% (±24.6 points) | 74.7% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.7% (±3.6 points) | 7.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±3.9 points) | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.8% (±5.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±27.8 points) | 10.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Brooten, the average commute is not measurably different from Stearns County (21.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brooten, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stearns County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Stearns County, Brooten ranks 34 of 63 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1343 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brooten
| Vehicles available | Brooten | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.1% (±6.6 points) | 6.0% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% (±9.0 points) | 28.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% (±7.4 points) | 40.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.3% (±5.7 points) | 25.8% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Brooten, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Stearns County (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brooten
| Brooten | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±27.8 points) | 10.6% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.0% (±8.5 points) | 95.3% (±0.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.8% (±6.1 points) | 90.6% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brooten, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Stearns County (90.6%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brooten
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooten | — | 23.9 minutes (±7.2) | — |
| North Fork Township | 3.7 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor Township | 4.1 mi | 21.8 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Crow Lake Township | 4.3 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Johanna Township | 4.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Belgrade | 6.6 mi | 20.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sedan | 8.3 mi | 26.7 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Raymond Township | 8.9 mi | 28.2 minutes (±15.4) | Not measurably different |
| Norway Lake Township | 9.0 mi | 41.1 minutes (±9.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Norway Lake Township, MN (41.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stearns County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Luxemburg Township | 25.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 29 | Crow River Township | 25.0 minutes (±9.6) |
| 30 | Brockway Township | 24.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 31 | New Munich | 24.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 32 | St. Joseph Township (Stearns County) | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 33 | St. Martin Township | 24.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Brooten | 23.9 minutes (±7.2) |
| 34 (tie) | Cold Spring | 23.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 36 | Rockville | 23.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 37 | Albany | 23.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 38 | Millwood Township | 23.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 39 | Sauk Centre Township | 23.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 40 | Zion Township | 22.2 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 of 63 places in Stearns 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 Brooten
How long is the average commute in Brooten?
Workers who live in Brooten, MN take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brooten without a car?
13.1% of households in Brooten have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brooten?
11.6% (±27.8 points) of workers who live in Brooten worked from home, and 84.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brooten city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brooten city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brooten 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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