How long is the commute from Olivia, MN?
Workers who live in Olivia, MN take an average of 17.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
11.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.7 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 11.4%
How people in Olivia get to work
| Means of transportation | Olivia | Renville County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.3% (±6.9 points) | 78.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±4.3 points) | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±2.5 points) | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±2.8 points) | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±3.1 points) | 8.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Olivia, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Olivia, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Renville County, Olivia ranks 28 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2181 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Olivia
| Vehicles available | Olivia | Renville County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.4% (±4.8 points) | 5.7% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.3% (±5.1 points) | 24.1% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±6.3 points) | 38.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±5.3 points) | 32.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Olivia, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in 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 Olivia
| Olivia | Renville County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±3.1 points) | 8.2% (±1.0 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.7% (±4.8 points) | 91.4% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.7% (±5.0 points) | 85.8% (±1.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Olivia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Renville County (85.8%).
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 Olivia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia | — | 17.7 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Bird Island Township | 3.3 mi | 15.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Troy Township (Renville County) | 3.6 mi | 20.1 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bird Island | 5.1 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Danube | 5.3 mi | 17.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield Township | 5.4 mi | 20.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Kingman Township | 5.8 mi | 16.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Henryville Township | 7.8 mi | 19.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Norfolk Township | 7.8 mi | 16.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Brookfield Township | 20.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 23 | Camp Township | 20.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 24 | Troy Township (Renville County) | 20.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 25 | Morton | 19.8 minutes (±6.3) |
| 26 | Cairo Township | 19.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 27 | Henryville Township | 19.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 28 (tie) | Olivia | 17.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 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 Olivia
How long is the average commute in Olivia?
Workers who live in Olivia, MN take an average of 17.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Olivia without a car?
11.4% of households in Olivia have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Olivia?
6.6% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Olivia worked from home, and 87.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olivia city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olivia city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olivia city, Minnesota
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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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