How long is the commute from Carlton, MN?
Workers who live in Carlton, MN take an average of 22.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
10.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.3 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 10.1%
How people in Carlton get to work
| Means of transportation | Carlton | Carlton County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.6% (±11.4 points) | 78.7% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.6% (±11.6 points) | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.2% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±2.2 points) | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±2.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±6.6 points) | 9.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Carlton, the average commute is not measurably different from Carlton County (21.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carlton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carlton County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Carlton County, Carlton ranks 24 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1592 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carlton
| Vehicles available | Carlton | Carlton County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.1% (±4.5 points) | 5.7% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% (±11.5 points) | 24.4% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% (±9.6 points) | 40.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.8% (±10.6 points) | 29.9% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Carlton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Carlton County (5.7%).
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 Carlton
| Carlton | Carlton County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±6.6 points) | 9.5% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% (±5.1 points) | 94.6% (±0.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.1% (±5.4 points) | 88.0% (±1.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Carlton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Carlton 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 Carlton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton | — | 22.3 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Wrenshall | 3.2 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Scanlon | 3.5 mi | 17.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Lakes Township (Carlton County) | 3.6 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Esko | 4.7 mi | 15.5 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Silver Brook Township | 5.0 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Thomson Township | 5.2 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cloquet | 5.9 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Wrenshall Township | 7.8 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Esko, MN (15.5 minutes), Cloquet, MN (16.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Silver Brook Township, MN (28.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carlton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Perch Lake Township | 26.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 19 | Blackhoof Township | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 | Wrenshall | 24.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 21 | Moose Lake Township (Carlton County) | 23.8 minutes (±6.2) |
| 22 | Twin Lakes Township (Carlton County) | 23.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 23 | Barnum | 23.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 24 | Carlton | 22.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 25 | Moose Lake | 19.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 26 | Thomson Township | 18.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 27 | Scanlon | 17.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 28 | Cloquet | 16.7 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 11 of 28 places in Carlton 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 Carlton
How long is the average commute in Carlton?
Workers who live in Carlton, MN take an average of 22.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carlton without a car?
10.1% of households in Carlton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carlton?
9.7% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Carlton worked from home, and 90.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlton city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlton city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlton 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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