How long is the commute from Spencer Township, MN?
Workers who live in Spencer Township, MN take an average of 17.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.2% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.0 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Spencer Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Spencer Township | Aitkin County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.5% (±6.5 points) | 74.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±3.3 points) | 8.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 0.0% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.2% (±5.4 points) | 12.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Spencer Township, the average commute is lower than in Aitkin County (27.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Spencer Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Aitkin County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Aitkin County, Spencer Township ranks 35 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2243 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Spencer Township
| Vehicles available | Spencer Township | Aitkin County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±2.2 points) | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.2% (±7.1 points) | 30.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% (±9.3 points) | 38.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.9% (±9.1 points) | 26.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Spencer Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Aitkin County (5.0%).
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 Spencer Township
| Spencer Township | Aitkin County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.2% (±5.4 points) | 12.7% (±1.1 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±2.9 points) | 92.6% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±3.9 points) | 85.3% (±1.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Spencer Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Aitkin County (85.3%).
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 Spencer Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Township | — | 17.0 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Aitkin | 4.0 mi | 14.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Nordland Township (Aitkin County) | 6.0 mi | 23.0 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kimberly Township | 6.3 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Aitkin Township | 6.7 mi | 14.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Morrison Township | 7.0 mi | 32.3 minutes (±14.1) | Higher |
| Fleming Township (Aitkin County) | 8.0 mi | 30.1 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Farm Island Township | 8.6 mi | 29.7 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| Glen Township | 10 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kimberly Township, MN (27.7 minutes), Morrison Township, MN (32.3 minutes), Fleming Township (Aitkin County), MN (30.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Aitkin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Cornish Township (Aitkin County) | 25.0 minutes (±7.1) |
| 30 | Hill Lake Township | 24.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 31 | Nordland Township (Aitkin County) | 23.0 minutes (±7.5) |
| 32 | Tamarack | 22.6 minutes (±11.9) |
| 33 | Spalding Township | 19.8 minutes (±10.4) |
| 34 | Hazelton Township (Aitkin County) | 19.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 35 | Spencer Township | 17.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 36 | McGregor | 15.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 37 | Aitkin Township | 14.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 38 | Aitkin | 14.3 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 10 of 38 places in Aitkin 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 Spencer Township
How long is the average commute in Spencer Township?
Workers who live in Spencer Township, MN take an average of 17.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Spencer Township without a car?
1.0% of households in Spencer Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Spencer Township?
8.2% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Spencer Township worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, Aitkin County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, Aitkin County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, Aitkin 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 Spencer township, Aitkin County, Minnesota (county subdivision:61654, in state:27 county:001).
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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