How long is the commute from Grand Island, NE?
Workers who live in Grand Island, NE take an average of 16.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
4.2% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.9 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Grand Island get to work
| Means of transportation | Grand Island | Hall County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.5% (±2.7 points) | 79.4% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.3% (±2.6 points) | 13.1% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 0.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.9 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.2% (±1.3 points) | 4.4% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Grand Island, the average commute is not measurably different from Hall County (17.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grand Island, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hall County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hall County, Grand Island ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 568 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grand Island
| Vehicles available | Grand Island | Hall County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±1.6 points) | 6.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% (±2.6 points) | 32.1% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% (±2.9 points) | 33.3% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.4% (±2.3 points) | 28.0% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Grand Island, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hall County (6.6%).
It is also higher than in Nebraska (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Grand Island
| Grand Island | Hall County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.2% (±1.3 points) | 4.4% (±1.1 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±1.4 points) | 93.8% (±1.2 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±1.8 points) | 89.9% (±1.6 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Grand Island, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hall County (89.9%).
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 Grand Island
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island | — | 16.9 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Alda | 6.9 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Vieregg Township | 7.6 mi | 16.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Phillips | 7.7 mi | 28.1 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Doniphan | 10 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Chapman | 13 mi | 30.4 minutes (±9.6) | Higher |
| Chapman Township (Merrick County) | 13 mi | 27.4 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Cairo | 14 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Wood River | 15 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alda, NE (20.8 minutes), Phillips, NE (28.1 minutes), Chapman, NE (30.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wood River | 25.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 2 | Cairo | 24.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 3 | Alda | 20.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Grand Island | 16.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 5 | Doniphan | 16.6 minutes (±1.8) |
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 Grand Island
How long is the average commute in Grand Island?
Workers who live in Grand Island, NE take an average of 16.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grand Island without a car?
7.3% of households in Grand Island have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grand Island?
4.2% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Grand Island worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Island city, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Island city, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Island city, 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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