How long is the commute from Thomson Township, MN?
Workers who live in Thomson Township, MN take an average of 18.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.6 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Thomson Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Thomson Township | Carlton County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.3% (±5.0 points) | 78.7% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.8% (±2.7 points) | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±2.3 points) | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±4.4 points) | 9.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Thomson Township, the average commute is lower than in Carlton County (21.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Thomson Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carlton County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Carlton County, Thomson Township ranks 26 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2090 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thomson Township
| Vehicles available | Thomson Township | Carlton County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 5.7% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.4% (±4.3 points) | 24.4% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.5% (±8.2 points) | 40.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.1% (±7.6 points) | 29.9% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Thomson Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Carlton County (5.7%).
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 Thomson Township
| Thomson Township | Carlton County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±4.4 points) | 9.5% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±1.7 points) | 94.6% (±0.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±3.8 points) | 88.0% (±1.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Thomson Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Carlton County (88.0%).
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 Thomson Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson Township | — | 18.6 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Scanlon | 3.3 mi | 17.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Midway Township (St. Louis County) | 4.4 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Carlton | 5.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Solway Township | 6.4 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Wrenshall | 6.5 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Proctor | 6.6 mi | 15.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cloquet | 6.7 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Brook Township | 7.1 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Solway Township, MN (24.5 minutes), Wrenshall, MN (24.6 minutes), Silver Brook Township, MN (28.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carlton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Wrenshall | 24.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 21 | Moose Lake Township (Carlton County) | 23.8 minutes (±6.2) |
| 22 | Twin Lakes Township (Carlton County) | 23.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 23 | Barnum | 23.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 24 | Carlton | 22.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 25 | Moose Lake | 19.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 26 | Thomson Township | 18.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 27 | Scanlon | 17.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 28 | Cloquet | 16.7 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 9 of 28 places in Carlton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Thomson Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Esko.
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 Thomson Township
How long is the average commute in Thomson Township?
Workers who live in Thomson Township, MN take an average of 18.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thomson Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Thomson Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thomson Township?
9.1% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Thomson Township worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thomson township, Carlton County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thomson township, Carlton County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thomson township, Carlton 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 Thomson township, Carlton County, Minnesota (county subdivision:64768, in state:27 county:017).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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