How long is the commute from Lafayette, MN?
Workers who live in Lafayette, MN take an average of 24.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.4 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Lafayette get to work
| Means of transportation | Lafayette | Nicollet County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.0% (±5.1 points) | 70.2% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.1% (±4.4 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 6.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±2.9 points) | 13.3% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Lafayette, the average commute is higher than in Nicollet County (16.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lafayette, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nicollet County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Nicollet County, Lafayette ranks 2 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1275 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lafayette
| Vehicles available | Lafayette | Nicollet County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±2.8 points) | 4.1% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.4% (±7.5 points) | 29.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% (±9.6 points) | 42.7% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.5% (±9.1 points) | 23.8% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Lafayette, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nicollet County (4.1%).
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 Lafayette
| Lafayette | Nicollet County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±2.9 points) | 13.3% (±1.9 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±3.0 points) | 93.1% (±1.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±4.3 points) | 88.6% (±1.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lafayette, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nicollet County (88.6%).
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 Lafayette
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | — | 24.4 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Cornish Township (Sibley County) | 4.0 mi | 30.2 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bernadotte Township | 4.7 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette Township | 5.0 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Alfsborg Township | 5.9 mi | 18.6 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Winthrop | 6.8 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Brighton Township | 8.0 mi | 24.4 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| West Newton Township | 8.7 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Gibbon | 8.8 mi | 29.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alfsborg Township, MN (18.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nicollet County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgely Township | 26.8 minutes (±9.0) |
| 2 (tie) | Lafayette | 24.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 2 (tie) | Brighton Township | 24.4 minutes (±7.4) |
| 4 | Lake Prairie Township | 24.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 5 | West Newton Township | 23.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | New Sweden Township | 22.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 7 | Bernadotte Township | 21.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 8 | Lafayette Township | 21.6 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 8 of 18 places in Nicollet 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 Lafayette
How long is the average commute in Lafayette?
Workers who live in Lafayette, MN take an average of 24.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lafayette without a car?
3.4% of households in Lafayette have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lafayette?
4.6% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Lafayette worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette city, 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 Lafayette city, Minnesota (place:33920, in state:27).
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 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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