How long is the commute from Cottonwood Township, MN?
Workers who live in Cottonwood Township, MN take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
12.0% work from home.
0.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 12.0%
- Households without a car
- 0.6%
How people in Cottonwood Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Cottonwood Township | Brown County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.5% (±5.9 points) | 79.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±4.4 points) | 6.8% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.1 points) | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.0% (±5.3 points) | 7.3% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Cottonwood Township, the average commute is higher than in Brown County (14.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cottonwood Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brown County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Brown County, Cottonwood Township ranks 4 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1794 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cottonwood Township
| Vehicles available | Cottonwood Township | Brown County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.8% (±3.7 points) | 31.6% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.9% (±7.5 points) | 38.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.7% (±6.5 points) | 25.1% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Cottonwood Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Brown County (4.9%).
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 Cottonwood Township
| Cottonwood Township | Brown County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.0% (±5.3 points) | 7.3% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.3 points) | 91.8% (±1.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±4.6 points) | 86.8% (±1.9 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cottonwood Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Brown County (86.8%).
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 Cottonwood Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Township | — | 21.0 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| New Ulm | 5.3 mi | 12.1 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Courtland | 5.6 mi | 18.4 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sigel Township | 5.9 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Linden Township | 6.1 mi | 21.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cambria Township | 6.3 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hanska | 6.6 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Hanska Township | 7.2 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Courtland Township | 7.2 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Ulm, MN (12.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brown County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evan | 25.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 2 | Linden Township | 21.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Bashaw Township | 21.3 minutes (±6.4) |
| 4 (tie) | Cottonwood Township | 21.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 (tie) | Lake Hanska Township | 21.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Hanska | 20.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Comfrey | 20.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Mulligan Township | 20.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Springfield | 20.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 10 | Albin Township | 19.9 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 10 of 22 places in Brown 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 Cottonwood Township
How long is the average commute in Cottonwood Township?
Workers who live in Cottonwood Township, MN take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cottonwood Township without a car?
0.6% of households in Cottonwood Township have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cottonwood Township?
12.0% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Cottonwood Township worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottonwood township, Brown County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottonwood township, Brown County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottonwood township, Brown County, Minnesota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Cottonwood township, Brown County, Minnesota (county subdivision:13546, in state:27 county:015).
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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