How long is the commute from Detroit Township, MN?
Workers who live in Detroit Township, MN take an average of 17.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.6 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Detroit Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Detroit Township | Becker County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.4% (±5.1 points) | 75.2% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±3.5 points) | 9.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±3.7 points) | 10.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Detroit Township, the average commute is lower than in Becker County (21.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Detroit Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Becker County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Becker County, Detroit Township ranks 43 of 44 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2198 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Detroit Township
| Vehicles available | Detroit Township | Becker County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±3.2 points) | 5.8% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.7% (±6.5 points) | 26.4% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±7.8 points) | 36.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.2% (±6.7 points) | 31.8% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Detroit Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Becker County (5.8%).
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 Detroit Township
| Detroit Township | Becker County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±3.7 points) | 10.6% (±1.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% (±6.2 points) | 94.4% (±0.9 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.7% (±7.0 points) | 88.8% (±1.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Detroit Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Becker County (88.8%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Detroit Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Township | — | 17.6 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Detroit Lakes | 3.5 mi | 14.2 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Richwood Township | 4.4 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Erie Township | 5.1 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Audubon Township | 5.9 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Audubon | 5.9 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lake View Township | 7.4 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Hamden Township | 7.7 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Holmesville Township | 7.8 mi | 33.2 minutes (±9.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Detroit Lakes, MN (14.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Richwood Township, MN (21.9 minutes), Audubon Township, MN (23.3 minutes), Lake View Township, MN (21.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Becker County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Hamden Township | 20.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 38 | Erie Township | 20.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 39 | Audubon | 19.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 40 | Callaway | 19.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 41 | Frazee | 18.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 42 | Walworth Township | 18.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 43 | Detroit Township | 17.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 44 | Detroit Lakes | 14.2 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 8 of 44 places in Becker 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 Detroit Township
How long is the average commute in Detroit Township?
Workers who live in Detroit Township, MN take an average of 17.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Detroit Township without a car?
5.6% of households in Detroit Township have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Detroit Township?
8.9% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Detroit Township worked from home, and 83.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Detroit township, Becker County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Detroit township, Becker County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Detroit township, Becker 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 Detroit township, Becker County, Minnesota (county subdivision:15814, in state:27 county:005).
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 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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