How long is the commute from Erin Township, MN?
Workers who live in Erin Township, MN take an average of 39.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
16.3% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 39.6 minutes (±9.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Erin Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Erin Township | Rice County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.7% (±8.5 points) | 68.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±4.0 points) | 9.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 7.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.3% (±6.2 points) | 12.0% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Erin Township, the average commute is higher than in Rice County (21.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Erin Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rice County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Rice County, Erin Township ranks 1 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 113 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Erin Township
| Vehicles available | Erin Township | Rice County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±4.4 points) | 5.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.0% (±9.2 points) | 28.9% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% (±9.2 points) | 39.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.9% (±7.9 points) | 25.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Erin Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Rice County (5.6%).
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 Erin Township
| Erin Township | Rice County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.3% (±6.2 points) | 12.0% (±1.4 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±3.7 points) | 95.3% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±4.3 points) | 91.8% (±1.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Erin Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rice County (91.8%).
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 Erin Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Township | — | 39.6 minutes (±9.2) | — |
| Lonsdale | 5.5 mi | 31.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery Township | 6.0 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery | 6.0 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Shieldsville Township | 6.0 mi | 29.5 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Forest Township (Rice County) | 6.5 mi | 29.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland Township | 6.6 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Kilkenny Township | 7.9 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Wells Township | 8.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Montgomery, MN (23.1 minutes), Shieldsville Township, MN (29.5 minutes), Wheatland Township, MN (25.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rice County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erin Township | 39.6 minutes (±9.2) |
| 2 | Lonsdale | 31.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 3 | Forest Township (Rice County) | 29.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Shieldsville Township | 29.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | Wheeling Township | 28.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 | Walcott Township | 27.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 7 | Nerstrand | 27.3 minutes (±8.5) |
Showing 7 of 20 places in Rice 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 Erin Township
How long is the average commute in Erin Township?
Workers who live in Erin Township, MN take an average of 39.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Erin Township without a car?
2.9% of households in Erin Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Erin Township?
16.3% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Erin Township worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erin township, Rice County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erin township, Rice County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erin township, Rice 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 Erin township, Rice County, Minnesota (county subdivision:19682, in state:27 county:131).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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