How long is the commute from Dorchester, NE?
Workers who live in Dorchester, NE take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.0% of workers walk to work.
8.8% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Dorchester get to work
| Means of transportation | Dorchester | Saline County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.2% (±8.8 points) | 78.6% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.9% (±3.0 points) | 12.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.0% (±7.0 points) | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±9.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.8% (±3.9 points) | 4.5% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Dorchester, the average commute is not measurably different from Saline County (21.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dorchester, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Saline County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Saline County, Dorchester ranks 6 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 415 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dorchester
| Vehicles available | Dorchester | Saline County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 3.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.8% (±9.0 points) | 18.4% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.3% (±11.5 points) | 30.4% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.9% (±8.0 points) | 48.0% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Dorchester, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Saline County (3.2%).
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 Dorchester
| Dorchester | Saline County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.8% (±3.9 points) | 4.5% (±1.4 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±2.0 points) | 92.8% (±2.5 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±5.4 points) | 84.6% (±3.0 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dorchester, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Saline County (84.6%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (90.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dorchester
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | — | 20.7 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Crete | 8.7 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Friend | 8.8 mi | 40.4 minutes (±14.6) | Higher |
| Milford | 9.2 mi | 18.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Crossing | 13 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cordova | 13 mi | 23.7 minutes (±15.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Dale | 14 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Goehner | 14 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wilber | 14 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Friend, NE (40.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Saline County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friend | 40.4 minutes (±14.6) |
| 2 | Swanton | 35.8 minutes (±7.5) |
| 3 | Tobias | 30.7 minutes (±7.2) |
| 4 | Western | 28.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 | De Witt | 25.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 6 | Dorchester | 20.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 | Wilber | 19.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Crete | 18.1 minutes (±2.9) |
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 Dorchester
How long is the average commute in Dorchester?
Workers who live in Dorchester, NE take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dorchester without a car?
0.0% of households in Dorchester have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dorchester?
8.8% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Dorchester worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dorchester village, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dorchester village, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dorchester village, Nebraska
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 Dorchester village, Nebraska (place:13435, in state:31).
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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