How long is the commute from Sumter Township, MN?
Workers who live in Sumter Township, MN take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Sumter Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Sumter Township | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.3% (±6.0 points) | 78.9% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±3.6 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.3 points) | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±3.7 points) | 8.8% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Sumter Township, the average commute is higher than in McLeod County (23.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sumter Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McLeod County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In McLeod County, Sumter Township ranks 8 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 713 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sumter Township
| Vehicles available | Sumter Township | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±1.1 points) | 3.4% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.2% (±5.0 points) | 31.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±8.4 points) | 37.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 52.2% (±9.4 points) | 28.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Sumter Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in McLeod County (3.4%).
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 Sumter Township
| Sumter Township | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±3.7 points) | 8.8% (±1.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±3.6 points) | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±6.8 points) | 88.5% (±1.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sumter Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McLeod County (88.5%).
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 Sumter Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter Township | — | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Brownton | 3.0 mi | 32.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Biscay | 4.5 mi | 35.9 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hassan Valley Township | 5.4 mi | 19.1 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Collins Township | 5.9 mi | 24.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Glencoe Township | 6.2 mi | 28.3 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township | 6.5 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| New Auburn | 7.8 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Glencoe | 8.1 mi | 24.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hassan Valley Township, MN (19.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McLeod County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hale Township | 32.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Brownton | 32.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Round Grove Township | 32.1 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Lester Prairie | 30.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Plato | 29.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Penn Township | 29.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Sumter Township | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Glencoe Township | 28.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 10 (tie) | Winsted | 27.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 (tie) | Rich Valley Township | 27.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Winsted Township | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 13 | Silver Lake | 25.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 14 | Glencoe | 24.6 minutes (±5.3) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in McLeod 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 Sumter Township
How long is the average commute in Sumter Township?
Workers who live in Sumter Township, MN take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sumter Township without a car?
0.5% of households in Sumter Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sumter Township?
10.5% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Sumter Township worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumter township, McLeod County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumter township, McLeod County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumter township, McLeod 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 Sumter township, McLeod County, Minnesota (county subdivision:63436, in state:27 county:085).
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 .