How long is the commute from Orion Township, MN?
Workers who live in Orion Township, MN take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.1% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.4 minutes (±5.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Orion Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Orion Township | Olmsted County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.6% (±9.2 points) | 66.9% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 9.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | 2.9% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.1% (±8.1 points) | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±4.4 points) | 15.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Orion Township, the average commute is higher than in Olmsted County (18.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Orion Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Olmsted County (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Olmsted County, Orion Township ranks 3 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 724 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Orion Township
| Vehicles available | Orion Township | Olmsted County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | 6.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% (±10.4 points) | 31.8% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% (±8.8 points) | 41.7% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.4% (±11.0 points) | 19.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Orion Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Olmsted County (6.9%).
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 Orion Township
| Orion Township | Olmsted County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±4.4 points) | 15.4% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±4.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 73.9% (±9.1 points) | 92.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Orion Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Olmsted County (92.2%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Orion Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Township | — | 28.4 minutes (±5.8) | — |
| Chatfield | 5.0 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Eyota Township | 5.9 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Grove Township | 6.0 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Jordan Township | 6.0 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Elmira Township | 6.0 mi | 23.7 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Eyota | 6.9 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township | 7.9 mi | 21.4 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Dover | 8.3 mi | 27.3 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chatfield, MN (22.0 minutes), Pleasant Grove Township, MN (19.2 minutes), Marion Township, MN (21.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Olmsted County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester Township | 53.9 minutes (±27.3) |
| 2 | Viola Township | 28.5 minutes (±6.3) |
| 3 | Orion Township | 28.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 4 | Dover | 27.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Eyota | 26.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 | Quincy Township | 25.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | Eyota Township | 24.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Elmira Township | 23.7 minutes (±7.1) |
| 9 | Rock Dell Township | 23.4 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 9 of 24 places in Olmsted 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 Orion Township
How long is the average commute in Orion Township?
Workers who live in Orion Township, MN take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Orion Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Orion Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Orion Township?
8.0% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Orion Township worked from home, and 73.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orion township, Olmsted County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orion township, Olmsted County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orion township, Olmsted 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 Orion township, Olmsted County, Minnesota (county subdivision:48526, in state:27 county:109).
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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