How long is the commute from Elgin, MN?
Workers who live in Elgin, MN take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
12.6% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Elgin get to work
| Means of transportation | Elgin | Wabasha County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±5.5 points) | 74.2% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±3.0 points) | 8.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.0% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±2.9 points) | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.6% (±3.8 points) | 11.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Elgin, the average commute is not measurably different from 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, 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 ranks 11 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 987 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elgin
| Vehicles available | Elgin | Wabasha County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±4.1 points) | 5.2% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.8% (±5.9 points) | 23.8% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.1% (±8.3 points) | 37.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.6% (±7.5 points) | 33.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Elgin, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elgin
| Elgin | Wabasha County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.6% (±3.8 points) | 11.4% (±1.5 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±3.9 points) | 92.4% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±3.8 points) | 85.9% (±1.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elgin, 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
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin | — | 26.2 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Elgin Township | 2.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Viola Township | 4.5 mi | 28.5 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Plainview | 4.9 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Plainview Township | 6.1 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington Township | 6.3 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Quincy Township | 7.3 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Haverhill Township | 7.3 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Oakwood Township | 8.0 mi | 22.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Farmington Township, MN (18.9 minutes), Haverhill Township, MN (17.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 12 (tie) | Chester Township (Wabasha County) | 26.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 14 | Mazeppa Township | 25.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Watopa Township | 25.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Gillford Township | 25.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 17 | Mount Pleasant Township | 24.9 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 13 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
How long is the average commute in Elgin?
Workers who live in Elgin, MN take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elgin without a car?
5.4% of households in Elgin have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elgin?
12.6% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Elgin worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin 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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