How long is the commute from Columbus, NE?
Workers who live in Columbus, NE take an average of 15.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
4.4% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.1 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Columbus get to work
| Means of transportation | Columbus | Platte County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.6% (±3.3 points) | 80.0% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% (±2.4 points) | 9.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±1.0 points) | 3.0% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±1.4 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.4% (±1.5 points) | 5.3% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Columbus, the average commute is not measurably different from Platte County (16.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Columbus, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Platte County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Nebraska (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Platte County, Columbus ranks 23 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 622 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Columbus
| Vehicles available | Columbus | Platte County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±2.1 points) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% (±3.2 points) | 25.3% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±3.6 points) | 37.6% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.1% (±2.9 points) | 32.1% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Columbus, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Platte County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Columbus
| Columbus | Platte County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.4% (±1.5 points) | 5.3% (±1.2 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±1.7 points) | 93.8% (±1.4 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.4% (±2.3 points) | 88.7% (±1.9 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Columbus, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Platte County (88.7%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (90.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Columbus
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | — | 15.1 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Columbus Township | 2.8 mi | 16.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Alexis Township | 6.1 mi | 29.6 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
| Bismark Township (Platte County) | 6.7 mi | 16.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Richland | 7.4 mi | 9.4 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Shell Creek Township | 7.5 mi | 18.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Duncan | 7.7 mi | 21.2 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Butler Township | 9.0 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bellwood | 9.0 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richland, NE (9.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alexis Township, NE (29.6 minutes), Bellwood, NE (25.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Platte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Shell Creek Township | 18.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 18 | Tarnov | 17.1 minutes (±8.2) |
| 19 | Columbus Township | 16.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 20 | Grand Prairie Township | 16.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 21 | Burrows Township | 16.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 22 | Bismark Township (Platte County) | 16.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 23 | Columbus | 15.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 24 | Lindsay | 14.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 25 | Joliet Township | 13.2 minutes (±6.1) |
Showing 9 of 25 places in Platte 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 Columbus
How long is the average commute in Columbus?
Workers who live in Columbus, NE take an average of 15.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Columbus without a car?
6.7% of households in Columbus have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Columbus?
4.4% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Columbus worked from home, and 88.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Nebraska
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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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