How long is the commute from Ellendale, MN?
Workers who live in Ellendale, MN take an average of 26.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
7.6% of workers walk to work.
12.5% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.9 minutes (±6.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Ellendale get to work
| Means of transportation | Ellendale | Steele County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.3% (±6.9 points) | 80.2% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±3.4 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.6% (±5.2 points) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.5% (±4.7 points) | 8.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Ellendale, the average commute is higher than in Steele County (19.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ellendale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Steele County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Steele County, Ellendale ranks 5 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 902 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ellendale
| Vehicles available | Ellendale | Steele County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±3.6 points) | 6.2% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% (±9.9 points) | 27.3% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±12.1 points) | 35.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.3% (±9.3 points) | 30.9% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Ellendale, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Steele County (6.2%).
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 Ellendale
| Ellendale | Steele County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.5% (±4.7 points) | 8.7% (±1.7 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.4 points) | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±4.6 points) | 87.7% (±1.8 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ellendale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Steele County (87.7%).
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 Ellendale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellendale | — | 26.9 minutes (±6.0) | — |
| Berlin Township | 2.7 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Summit Township (Steele County) | 3.9 mi | 28.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Geneva | 3.9 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bath Township | 4.4 mi | 30.4 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Geneva Township | 5.8 mi | 33.6 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lemond Township | 7.5 mi | 29.5 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Clarks Grove | 7.7 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| New Richland Township | 8.0 mi | 30.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clarks Grove, MN (20.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Steele County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lemond Township | 29.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | Blooming Prairie Township | 29.4 minutes (±7.8) |
| 3 | Summit Township (Steele County) | 28.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Deerfield Township (Steele County) | 27.7 minutes (±7.7) |
| 5 | Ellendale | 26.9 minutes (±6.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Berlin Township | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 (tie) | Merton Township | 24.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 8 | Havana Township | 22.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Aurora Township | 21.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 10 | Somerset Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Medford | 20.6 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Steele 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 Ellendale
How long is the average commute in Ellendale?
Workers who live in Ellendale, MN take an average of 26.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ellendale without a car?
6.0% of households in Ellendale have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ellendale?
12.5% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Ellendale worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellendale city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellendale city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellendale 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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Figures last updated on .
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