How long is the commute from Lonsdale, MN?
Workers who live in Lonsdale, MN take an average of 31.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
13.1% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.7 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Lonsdale get to work
| Means of transportation | Lonsdale | Rice County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±6.7 points) | 68.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±5.9 points) | 9.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.7 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 7.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.1% (±4.4 points) | 12.0% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Lonsdale, 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 Lonsdale, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Rice County, Lonsdale ranks 2 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 421 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lonsdale
| Vehicles available | Lonsdale | Rice County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 5.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% (±6.1 points) | 28.9% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.1% (±9.4 points) | 39.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.8% (±7.8 points) | 25.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Lonsdale, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Rice County (5.6%).
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 Lonsdale
| Lonsdale | Rice County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.1% (±4.4 points) | 12.0% (±1.4 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±2.4 points) | 95.3% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.7% (±2.6 points) | 91.8% (±1.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lonsdale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Rice County (91.8%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lonsdale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonsdale | — | 31.7 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Wheatland Township | 3.0 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Webster Township | 4.6 mi | 27.2 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Erin Township | 5.5 mi | 39.6 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Township (Rice County) | 6.1 mi | 29.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Elko New Market | 7.6 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery | 8.0 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Cedar Lake Township | 8.0 mi | 31.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| New Market Township | 8.6 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wheatland Township, MN (25.0 minutes), Webster Township, MN (27.2 minutes), Montgomery, MN (23.1 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) |
| 8 | Webster Township | 27.2 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 8 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 Lonsdale
How long is the average commute in Lonsdale?
Workers who live in Lonsdale, MN take an average of 31.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lonsdale without a car?
1.0% of households in Lonsdale have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lonsdale?
13.1% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Lonsdale worked from home, and 97.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lonsdale city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lonsdale city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lonsdale 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 Lonsdale city, Minnesota (place:38150, 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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