How long is the commute from Ralston, NE?
Workers who live in Ralston, NE take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.0% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Ralston get to work
| Means of transportation | Ralston | Douglas County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.7% (±4.5 points) | 71.6% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±4.4 points) | 8.4% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.0% (±3.4 points) | 16.1% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Ralston, the average commute is not measurably different from Douglas County (20.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ralston, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Douglas County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Douglas County, Ralston ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 445 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ralston
| Vehicles available | Ralston | Douglas County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±2.6 points) | 6.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.7% (±5.2 points) | 35.5% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% (±6.3 points) | 38.9% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.8% (±5.3 points) | 18.8% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Ralston, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Douglas County (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ralston
| Ralston | Douglas County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.0% (±3.4 points) | 16.1% (±0.6 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±2.2 points) | 96.1% (±0.3 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.0% (±1.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.4 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ralston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Douglas County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Nebraska (90.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ralston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston | — | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| La Vista | 2.0 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Omaha | 4.4 mi | 19.6 minutes (±0.3) | Not measurably different |
| Papillion | 4.4 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Chalco | 5.2 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 6.4 mi | 20.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Offutt AFB | 8.2 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 8.6 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Carter Lake | 8.8 mi | 22.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 2 (tie) | Bennington | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 2 (tie) | Waterloo | 23.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Ralston | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 5 | Omaha | 19.6 minutes (±0.3) |
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 Ralston
How long is the average commute in Ralston?
Workers who live in Ralston, NE take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ralston without a car?
3.9% of households in Ralston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ralston?
10.0% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Ralston worked from home, and 97.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ralston city, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ralston city, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ralston 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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Figures last updated on .
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