How long is the commute from Hector, MN?
Workers who live in Hector, MN take an average of 15.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
4.4% work from home.
10.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.8 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Households without a car
- 10.4%
How people in Hector get to work
| Means of transportation | Hector | Renville County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±5.6 points) | 78.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.5% (±6.1 points) | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±3.4 points) | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±1.9 points) | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.4% (±3.0 points) | 8.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Hector, the average commute is lower than in Renville County (20.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hector, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Renville County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Renville County, Hector ranks 35 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2342 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hector
| Vehicles available | Hector | Renville County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% (±4.7 points) | 5.7% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% (±7.8 points) | 24.1% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.1% (±8.2 points) | 38.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.8% (±9.2 points) | 32.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Hector, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Renville County (5.7%).
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 Hector
| Hector | Renville County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.4% (±3.0 points) | 8.2% (±1.0 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% (±5.5 points) | 91.4% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.0% (±6.2 points) | 85.8% (±1.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hector, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Renville County (85.8%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hector
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hector | — | 15.8 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Hector Township | 1.8 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Buffalo Lake | 4.7 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Martinsburg Township | 4.8 mi | 43.1 minutes (±14.4) | Higher |
| Melville Township | 5.1 mi | 32.0 minutes (±10.9) | Higher |
| Palmyra Township | 6.8 mi | 37.7 minutes (±10.6) | Higher |
| Preston Lake Township | 7.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Grafton Township | 8.2 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Brookfield Township | 8.5 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hector Township, MN (21.7 minutes), Buffalo Lake, MN (29.3 minutes), Martinsburg Township, MN (43.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Renville County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 28 (tie) | Renville | 17.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 28 (tie) | Emmet Township | 17.7 minutes (±6.4) |
| 31 | Danube | 17.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 32 | Hawk Creek Township | 17.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 33 | Norfolk Township | 16.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 34 | Kingman Township | 16.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 35 | Hector | 15.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 36 | Bird Island Township | 15.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 37 | Osceola Township | 14.5 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 9 of 37 places in Renville 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 Hector
How long is the average commute in Hector?
Workers who live in Hector, MN take an average of 15.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hector without a car?
10.4% of households in Hector have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hector?
4.4% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Hector worked from home, and 81.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hector city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hector city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hector 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 .
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