How long is the commute from Ghent, MN?
Workers who live in Ghent, MN take an average of 14.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.0% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.5 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Ghent get to work
| Means of transportation | Ghent | Lyon County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.4% (±9.0 points) | 71.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±3.7 points) | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.0% (±7.5 points) | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±6.6 points) | 12.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Ghent, the average commute is not measurably different from Lyon County (14.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ghent, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lyon County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lyon County, Ghent ranks 24 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2414 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ghent
| Vehicles available | Ghent | Lyon County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±2.9 points) | 8.3% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% (±10.6 points) | 29.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±9.9 points) | 36.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.3% (±9.1 points) | 25.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Ghent, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lyon County (8.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ghent
| Ghent | Lyon County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±6.6 points) | 12.4% (±1.6 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±1.4 points) | 95.0% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±5.5 points) | 91.2% (±1.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ghent, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lyon County (91.2%).
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 Ghent
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghent | — | 14.5 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Grandview Township | 0.8 mi | 14.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Minneota | 5.7 mi | 17.4 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Westerheim Township | 5.8 mi | 24.0 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Fairview Township (Lyon County) | 5.8 mi | 18.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Nordland Township (Lyon County) | 6.3 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Lynd Township | 6.6 mi | 13.8 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Marshall | 6.7 mi | 10.7 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Vallers Township | 7.3 mi | 13.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marshall, MN (10.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Minneota, MN (17.4 minutes), Westerheim Township, MN (24.0 minutes), Nordland Township (Lyon County), MN (21.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lyon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Clifton Township (Lyon County) | 18.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 19 | Monroe Township | 18.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 20 | Minneota | 17.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 | Stanley Township | 17.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 22 | Lynd | 16.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 23 | Lucas Township | 14.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 24 (tie) | Ghent | 14.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 24 (tie) | Grandview Township | 14.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 26 | Cottonwood | 14.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 27 | Lynd Township | 13.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 28 | Vallers Township | 13.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 29 | Lake Marshall Township | 12.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 30 | Marshall | 10.7 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Lyon 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 Ghent
How long is the average commute in Ghent?
Workers who live in Ghent, MN take an average of 14.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ghent without a car?
3.6% of households in Ghent have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ghent?
11.6% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Ghent worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ghent city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ghent city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ghent 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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Figures last updated on .