How long is the commute from Elgin Township, MN?
Workers who live in Elgin Township, MN take an average of 29.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
25.3% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.0 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Elgin Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Elgin Township | Wabasha County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.4% (±7.4 points) | 74.2% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.5% (±7.5 points) | 8.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±3.1 points) | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.3% (±6.9 points) | 11.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Elgin Township, the average commute is higher than in Wabasha County (24.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elgin Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wabasha County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Wabasha County, Elgin Township ranks 6 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 674 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elgin Township
| Vehicles available | Elgin Township | Wabasha County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 5.2% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.0% (±7.7 points) | 23.8% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% (±7.0 points) | 37.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 46.3% (±9.3 points) | 33.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Elgin Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wabasha County (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (6.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elgin Township
| Elgin Township | Wabasha County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.3% (±6.9 points) | 11.4% (±1.5 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.6 points) | 92.4% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±3.6 points) | 85.9% (±1.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elgin Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Wabasha County (85.9%).
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 Elgin Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Township | — | 29.0 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Elgin | 2.1 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Plainview | 3.5 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Plainview Township | 5.4 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Oakwood Township | 6.1 mi | 22.8 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Viola Township | 6.6 mi | 28.5 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Millville | 6.6 mi | 31.1 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington Township | 6.9 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Hammond | 8.0 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Plainview, MN (22.9 minutes), Plainview Township, MN (22.0 minutes), Oakwood Township, MN (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wabasha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zumbro Falls | 42.4 minutes (±14.1) |
| 2 | Hyde Park Township | 35.9 minutes (±7.1) |
| 3 (tie) | Millville | 31.1 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 (tie) | West Albany Township | 31.1 minutes (±6.6) |
| 5 | Greenfield Township | 29.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | Elgin Township | 29.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | Minneiska Township | 28.1 minutes (±10.0) |
| 8 | Zumbro Township | 27.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Glasgow Township | 27.3 minutes (±6.5) |
| 10 | Kellogg | 27.0 minutes (±7.1) |
| 11 | Elgin | 26.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 12 (tie) | Mazeppa | 26.1 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 12 of 26 places in Wabasha 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 Elgin Township
How long is the average commute in Elgin Township?
Workers who live in Elgin Township, MN take an average of 29.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elgin Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Elgin Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elgin Township?
25.3% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Elgin Township worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin township, Wabasha County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin township, Wabasha County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin township, Wabasha County, 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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Figures last updated on .
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