How long is the commute from Emerson, NE?
Workers who live in Emerson, NE take an average of 23.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.0 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Emerson get to work
| Means of transportation | Emerson | Dixon County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.3% (±5.8 points) | 76.1% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±4.4 points) | 9.6% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±4.5 points) | 9.3% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Emerson, the average commute is not measurably different from Dixon County (24.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Emerson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dixon County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Dixon County, Emerson ranks 12 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 323 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Emerson
| Vehicles available | Emerson | Dixon County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±5.5 points) | 1.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% (±9.7 points) | 22.9% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% (±8.1 points) | 31.7% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.4% (±9.1 points) | 43.8% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Emerson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dixon County (1.6%).
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 Emerson
| Emerson | Dixon County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±4.5 points) | 9.3% (±2.4 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±4.9 points) | 92.1% (±1.8 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±6.1 points) | 86.2% (±2.8 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Emerson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dixon County (86.2%).
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 Emerson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson | — | 23.0 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Perry Township | 2.3 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Emerson Township | 3.9 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Flournoy Township | 5.3 mi | 18.6 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wakefield Township | 6.8 mi | 19.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wakefield | 7.0 mi | 18.8 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Thurston | 7.3 mi | 12.9 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Merry Township | 7.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±16.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hubbard | 10 mi | 26.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Thurston, NE (12.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dixon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Newcastle Township | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Springbank Township | 27.9 minutes (±7.5) |
| 8 | Concord Township | 27.3 minutes (±6.7) |
| 9 | Newcastle | 25.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 | Concord | 24.4 minutes (±7.0) |
| 11 | Emerson Township | 23.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 12 | Emerson | 23.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 | Ponca | 22.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 14 | Ponca Township | 21.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 15 | Maskell | 21.6 minutes (±8.8) |
| 16 | Martinsburg | 19.5 minutes (±10.5) |
| 17 | Wakefield Township | 19.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 18 | Wakefield | 18.8 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Dixon 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 Emerson
How long is the average commute in Emerson?
Workers who live in Emerson, NE take an average of 23.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Emerson without a car?
5.1% of households in Emerson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Emerson?
6.9% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Emerson worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emerson village, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emerson village, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emerson village, Nebraska
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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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