How long is the commute from Tonopah, NV?
Workers who live in Tonopah, NV take an average of 33.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.2% of workers drive alone to work.
20.4% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
4.0% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.2 minutes (±10.0)
- Public transportation
- 20.4%
- Work from home
- 4.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Tonopah get to work
| Means of transportation | Tonopah | Nye County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 41.2% (±18.3 points) | 72.8% | 70.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 27.3% (±27.4 points) | 9.8% | 11.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 20.4% (±15.5 points) | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±6.9 points) | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±4.9 points) | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.0% (±6.8 points) | 11.0% | 11.9% | 15.1% |
In Tonopah, the average commute is not measurably different from Nye County (29.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tonopah, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Nye County (1.2%).
It is also higher than in Nevada (2.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nye County, Tonopah ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 9 of 66.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tonopah
| Vehicles available | Tonopah | Nye County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±6.0 points) | 5.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.1% (±14.6 points) | 28.5% | 34.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.8% (±16.5 points) | 33.3% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.6% (±18.1 points) | 32.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Tonopah, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nye County (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Tonopah
| Tonopah | Nye County | Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.0% (±6.8 points) | 11.0% (±2.5 points) | 11.9% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±7.0 points) | 93.8% (±1.3 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.3% (±10.4 points) | 84.0% (±2.7 points) | 92.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Tonopah, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nye County (84.0%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (92.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Tonopah
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonopah | — | 33.2 minutes (±10.0) | — |
| Bishop | 81 mi | 16.1 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek | 81 mi | 18.5 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Hawthorne | 82 mi | 13.1 minutes (±6.1) | Lower |
| West Bishop | 85 mi | 16.5 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Big Pine | 86 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Crowley Lake | 90 mi | 24.9 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Mammoth Lakes | 101 mi | 14.8 minutes (±5.6) | Lower |
| Amargosa Valley | 114 mi | 11.6 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bishop, CA (16.1 minutes), Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek, CA (18.5 minutes), Hawthorne, NV (13.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nye County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonopah | 33.2 minutes (±10.0) |
| 2 | Pahrump | 29.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 3 | Amargosa Valley | 11.6 minutes (±4.8) |
Tonopah is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Tonopah
How long is the average commute in Tonopah?
Workers who live in Tonopah, NV take an average of 33.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tonopah without a car?
4.5% of households in Tonopah have no vehicle, and 20.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tonopah?
4.0% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Tonopah worked from home, and 86.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonopah CDP, Nevada
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonopah CDP, Nevada
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonopah CDP, Nevada
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Tonopah CDP, Nevada (place:73600, in state:32).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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