How long is the commute from Sauk Centre, MN?
Workers who live in Sauk Centre, MN take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
8.2% of workers walk to work.
10.4% work from home.
13.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.8 minutes (±9.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Households without a car
- 13.3%
How people in Sauk Centre get to work
| Means of transportation | Sauk Centre | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±10.4 points) | 74.7% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±4.2 points) | 7.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.2% (±6.0 points) | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±2.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.4% (±6.5 points) | 10.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Sauk Centre, the average commute is not measurably different from Stearns County (21.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sauk Centre, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Stearns County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Stearns County, Sauk Centre ranks 8 of 63 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 687 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sauk Centre
| Vehicles available | Sauk Centre | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.3% (±6.5 points) | 6.0% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% (±8.8 points) | 28.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±9.2 points) | 40.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.5% (±6.2 points) | 25.8% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Sauk Centre, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Stearns County (6.0%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sauk Centre
| Sauk Centre | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.4% (±6.5 points) | 10.6% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±4.0 points) | 95.3% (±0.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±4.1 points) | 90.6% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sauk Centre, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Stearns County (90.6%).
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 Sauk Centre
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk Centre | — | 28.8 minutes (±9.9) | — |
| Sauk Centre Township | 2.7 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose Township | 5.4 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Kandota Township | 5.8 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ashley Township | 6.0 mi | 27.3 minutes (±10.5) | Not measurably different |
| Getty Township | 7.7 mi | 19.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| West Union | 7.8 mi | 22.9 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose | 7.8 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Union Township | 7.9 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Melrose Township, MN (16.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stearns County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fair Haven Township | 34.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 3 | Elrosa | 31.8 minutes (±15.6) |
| 4 | Lynden Township | 30.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Oak Township | 30.0 minutes (±6.7) |
| 6 | Holdingford | 29.2 minutes (±6.4) |
| 7 | Wakefield Township | 29.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Sauk Centre | 28.8 minutes (±9.9) |
| 9 | Munson Township | 28.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 10 | Raymond Township | 28.2 minutes (±15.4) |
| 11 (tie) | Kimball | 28.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 (tie) | St. Stephen | 28.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Krain Township | 27.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 13 (tie) | Maine Prairie Township | 27.9 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 of 63 places in Stearns 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 Sauk Centre
How long is the average commute in Sauk Centre?
Workers who live in Sauk Centre, MN take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sauk Centre without a car?
13.3% of households in Sauk Centre have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sauk Centre?
10.4% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Sauk Centre worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sauk Centre city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sauk Centre city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sauk Centre 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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