How long is the commute from Cologne, MN?
Workers who live in Cologne, MN take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
32.8% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.7 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 32.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Cologne get to work
| Means of transportation | Cologne | Carver County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.2% (±12.7 points) | 67.5% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.9% (±2.5 points) | 5.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.7% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.8% (±13.2 points) | 23.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Cologne, the average commute is not measurably different from Carver County (25.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cologne, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carver County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Carver County, Cologne ranks 11 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 918 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cologne
| Vehicles available | Cologne | Carver County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±4.8 points) | 3.8% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.1% (±4.9 points) | 23.7% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.2% (±9.4 points) | 46.8% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.3% (±6.9 points) | 25.7% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Cologne, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Carver County (3.8%).
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 Cologne
| Cologne | Carver County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.8% (±13.2 points) | 23.5% (±1.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±1.1 points) | 97.8% (±0.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.1% (±1.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cologne, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Carver County (94.7%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cologne
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne | — | 26.7 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Benton Township | 2.6 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Dahlgren Township | 4.2 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Hancock Township | 4.6 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Waconia | 5.0 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Norwood Young America | 6.1 mi | 31.9 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Laketown Township | 6.6 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| San Francisco Township | 6.7 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Waconia Township | 6.9 mi | 29.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Benton Township, MN (22.1 minutes), Dahlgren Township, MN (21.5 minutes), Laketown Township, MN (22.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carver County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Hamburg | 29.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | New Germany | 28.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 | Watertown Township | 28.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 8 | Hancock Township | 27.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Mayer | 27.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 10 | Camden Township | 26.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 | Cologne | 26.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 | Watertown | 26.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 13 | Hollywood Township | 25.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 14 | San Francisco Township | 25.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 15 | Waconia | 25.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 | Young America Township | 24.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 17 | Chaska | 23.0 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Carver 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 Cologne
How long is the average commute in Cologne?
Workers who live in Cologne, MN take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cologne without a car?
5.4% of households in Cologne have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cologne?
32.8% (±13.2 points) of workers who live in Cologne worked from home, and 98.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cologne city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cologne city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cologne 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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