How long is the commute from Absecon, NJ?
Workers who live in Absecon, NJ take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
12.1% work from home.
0.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.6%
How people in Absecon get to work
| Means of transportation | Absecon | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.0% (±6.6 points) | 72.5% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±4.8 points) | 9.0% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.1% (±5.3 points) | 9.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Absecon, the average commute is lower than in Atlantic County (25.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Absecon, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Atlantic County (4.2%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Atlantic County, Absecon ranks 23 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 554 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Absecon
| Vehicles available | Absecon | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% (±7.3 points) | 34.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% (±7.5 points) | 35.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±5.8 points) | 18.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Absecon, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Atlantic County (11.0%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Absecon
| Absecon | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.1% (±5.3 points) | 9.1% (±0.8 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±2.9 points) | 91.2% (±0.8 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Absecon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Atlantic County (91.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Absecon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absecon | — | 19.8 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Absecon Highlands | 1.8 mi | 24.7 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasantville | 2.7 mi | 21.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Atlantic City | 3.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Pomona | 4.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Northfield | 4.8 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Galloway Township | 4.8 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Smithville | 5.0 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Stockton University | 5.2 mi | 19.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Atlantic City, NJ (23.7 minutes), Pomona, NJ (25.4 minutes), Galloway Township, NJ (23.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Atlantic County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Galloway Township | 23.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 18 | Somers Point | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 19 | Egg Harbor Township | 23.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 20 | Linwood | 22.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 21 | Northfield | 21.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 22 | Pleasantville | 21.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 23 | Absecon | 19.8 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 7 of 23 places in Atlantic County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Absecon
How long is the average commute in Absecon?
Workers who live in Absecon, NJ take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Absecon without a car?
0.6% of households in Absecon have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Absecon?
12.1% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Absecon worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Absecon city, Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Absecon city, Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Absecon city, Atlantic County, New Jersey
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 Absecon city, Atlantic County, New Jersey (county subdivision:00100, in state:34 county:001).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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