How long is the commute from Newton Township, MN?
Workers who live in Newton Township, MN take an average of 19.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.9 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Newton Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Newton Township | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.2% (±6.9 points) | 75.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±4.7 points) | 8.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±5.8 points) | 10.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Newton Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Otter Tail County (20.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Newton Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Otter Tail County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Otter Tail County, Newton Township ranks 68 of 82 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1938 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Newton Township
| Vehicles available | Newton Township | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±2.0 points) | 5.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 7.2% (±3.5 points) | 24.9% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.5% (±10.6 points) | 39.4% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.9% (±11.0 points) | 30.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Newton Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Otter Tail 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 Newton Township
| Newton Township | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±5.8 points) | 10.4% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±2.9 points) | 93.4% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.9% (±6.0 points) | 87.7% (±1.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Newton Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Otter Tail County (87.7%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Newton Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Township | — | 19.9 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| New York Mills | 2.2 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bluffton | 5.4 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Creek Township | 5.6 mi | 28.5 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Otto Township | 5.8 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bluffton Township | 6.2 mi | 27.7 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Homestead Township | 6.5 mi | 26.8 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Deer Creek | 7.6 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Blowers Township | 7.7 mi | 31.2 minutes (±8.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Deer Creek Township, MN (28.5 minutes), Homestead Township, MN (26.8 minutes), Deer Creek, MN (24.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Otter Tail County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Hobart Township | 20.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 63 | Carlisle Township | 20.5 minutes (±8.6) |
| 64 | Battle Lake | 20.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 65 (tie) | Gorman Township | 20.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 65 (tie) | Parkers Prairie Township | 20.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 67 | Rush Lake Township | 20.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 68 | Newton Township | 19.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 69 | Dent | 19.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 70 | Orwell Township | 19.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 71 | Bluffton | 19.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 72 | Dane Prairie Township | 18.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 73 | Aurdal Township | 18.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 74 (tie) | New York Mills | 17.8 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 82 places in Otter Tail 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 Newton Township
How long is the average commute in Newton Township?
Workers who live in Newton Township, MN take an average of 19.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Newton Township without a car?
2.5% of households in Newton Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Newton Township?
9.8% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Newton Township worked from home, and 84.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton township, Otter Tail 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 Newton township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota (county subdivision:46006, in state:27 county:111).
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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