How long is the commute from Sterling, NE?
Workers who live in Sterling, NE take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
8.9% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Sterling get to work
| Means of transportation | Sterling | Johnson County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.7% (±12.2 points) | 75.6% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.6% (±11.2 points) | 9.2% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.9% (±5.1 points) | 4.5% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±2.1 points) | 9.4% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Sterling, the average commute is not measurably different from Johnson County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sterling, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Johnson County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Johnson County, Sterling ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 282 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sterling
| Vehicles available | Sterling | Johnson County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±4.9 points) | 7.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.4% (±6.6 points) | 25.8% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% (±11.2 points) | 29.3% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.9% (±9.1 points) | 37.5% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Sterling, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Johnson County (7.4%).
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 Sterling
| Sterling | Johnson County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±2.1 points) | 9.4% (±2.9 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±4.3 points) | 90.5% (±3.8 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.4% (±7.0 points) | 86.7% (±3.4 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sterling, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Johnson County (86.7%).
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 Sterling
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling | — | 24.0 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Burr | 6.6 mi | 31.4 minutes (±13.2) | Not measurably different |
| Adams | 6.8 mi | 32.6 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Adams Township | 7.2 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hooker Township (Gage County) | 8.9 mi | 34.8 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Douglas | 9.1 mi | 30.5 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Tecumseh | 12 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cook | 12 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Panama | 12 mi | 33.8 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Adams, NE (32.6 minutes), Hooker Township (Gage County), NE (34.8 minutes), Panama, NE (33.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk Creek | 40.7 minutes (±15.4) |
| 2 | Tecumseh | 24.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Sterling | 24.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 4 | Cook | 19.9 minutes (±3.4) |
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 Sterling
How long is the average commute in Sterling?
Workers who live in Sterling, NE take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sterling without a car?
6.3% of households in Sterling have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sterling?
2.9% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Sterling worked from home, and 84.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling village, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling village, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling 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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