How long is the commute from Seward, NE?
Workers who live in Seward, NE take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.5% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Seward get to work
| Means of transportation | Seward | Seward County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.3% (±4.9 points) | 79.0% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±3.2 points) | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.5% (±2.1 points) | 4.6% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±2.4 points) | 6.9% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Seward, the average commute is not measurably different from Seward County (22.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Seward, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Seward County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Seward County, Seward ranks 7 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 363 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Seward
| Vehicles available | Seward | Seward County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±3.1 points) | 4.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.4% (±4.7 points) | 19.4% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% (±6.1 points) | 37.8% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.1% (±5.4 points) | 38.5% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Seward, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Seward County (4.3%).
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 Seward
| Seward | Seward County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±2.4 points) | 6.9% (±1.3 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±2.7 points) | 94.4% (±1.2 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±3.3 points) | 88.6% (±1.9 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Seward, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Seward County (88.6%).
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 Seward
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seward | — | 21.9 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Staplehurst | 6.1 mi | 29.5 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Garland | 6.3 mi | 23.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bee | 7.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Goehner | 8.3 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Milford | 9.7 mi | 18.6 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Pleasant Dale | 12 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Malcolm | 12 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ulysses | 13 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Milford, NE (18.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Staplehurst, NE (29.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Seward County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Staplehurst | 29.5 minutes (±5.2) |
| 2 | Beaver Crossing | 26.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 3 | Bee | 24.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 4 | Garland | 23.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Cordova | 23.7 minutes (±15.9) |
| 6 | Goehner | 22.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Seward | 21.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Pleasant Dale | 19.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Milford | 18.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 9 (tie) | Utica | 18.6 minutes (±2.2) |
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 Seward
How long is the average commute in Seward?
Workers who live in Seward, NE take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Seward without a car?
6.1% of households in Seward have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Seward?
6.2% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Seward worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seward city, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seward city, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seward 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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