How long is the commute from Duluth, MN?
Workers who live in Duluth, MN take an average of 17.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
3.3% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
13.2% work from home.
10.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.3 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 3.3%
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Households without a car
- 10.2%
How people in Duluth get to work
| Means of transportation | Duluth | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±1.8 points) | 74.1% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±0.9 points) | 7.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.3% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±1.1 points) | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.2% (±1.3 points) | 11.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Duluth, the average commute is lower than in St. Louis County (19.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Duluth, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in St. Louis County (1.8%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Louis County, Duluth ranks 86 of 96 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2221 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Duluth
| Vehicles available | Duluth | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% (±1.2 points) | 8.0% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% (±1.5 points) | 31.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±1.6 points) | 37.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.0% (±1.1 points) | 22.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Duluth, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in St. Louis County (8.0%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Duluth
| Duluth | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.2% (±1.3 points) | 11.2% (±0.7 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±0.7 points) | 94.1% (±0.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% (±1.0 points) | 88.6% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Duluth, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in St. Louis County (88.6%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Duluth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | — | 17.3 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Proctor | 5.0 mi | 15.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hermantown | 5.4 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Superior (Douglas County, city) | 6.2 mi | 16.1 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Midway Township (St. Louis County) | 7.2 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Superior (Douglas County, village) | 8.8 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Oliver | 9.2 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Rice Lake | 9.3 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Canosia Township | 9.9 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Superior (Douglas County, city), WI (16.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Midway Township (St. Louis County), MN (19.4 minutes), Oliver, WI (21.6 minutes), Rice Lake, MN (21.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Gilbert | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 81 | Eveleth | 19.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 82 | Midway Township (St. Louis County) | 19.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 83 | Biwabik | 18.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 84 | Hermantown | 17.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 85 | Virginia | 17.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 86 | Duluth | 17.3 minutes (±0.6) |
| 87 | Cook | 16.6 minutes (±5.2) |
| 88 | Hibbing | 16.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 89 | Mountain Iron | 16.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 90 | Chisholm | 16.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 91 (tie) | Buhl | 16.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 91 (tie) | Morse Township (St. Louis County) | 16.0 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 96 places in St. Louis 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 Duluth
How long is the average commute in Duluth?
Workers who live in Duluth, MN take an average of 17.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Duluth without a car?
10.2% of households in Duluth have no vehicle, and 3.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Duluth?
13.2% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Duluth worked from home, and 90.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duluth city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duluth city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duluth city, Minnesota
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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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