How long is the commute from Mercerville, NJ?
Workers who live in Mercerville, NJ take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
19.4% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.6 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Mercerville get to work
| Means of transportation | Mercerville | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.8% (±4.7 points) | 60.2% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±2.3 points) | 8.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±1.1 points) | 4.6% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.4% (±4.7 points) | 19.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Mercerville, the average commute is lower than in Mercer County (27.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mercerville, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Mercer County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mercer County, Mercerville ranks 9 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 224 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mercerville
| Vehicles available | Mercerville | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.5 points) | 11.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.4% (±5.0 points) | 35.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.1% (±5.8 points) | 35.9% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±5.3 points) | 17.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Mercerville, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Mercer County (11.2%).
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 Mercerville
| Mercerville | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.4% (±4.7 points) | 19.5% (±0.9 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.3 points) | 95.6% (±0.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±2.1 points) | 91.4% (±0.8 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mercerville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Mercer County (91.4%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mercerville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercerville | — | 23.6 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Hamilton Square | 2.3 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| White Horse | 3.1 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Robbinsville Center | 3.5 mi | 44.9 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Yardville | 3.7 mi | 31.7 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Trenton | 3.9 mi | 26.9 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | 4.4 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Groveville | 5.0 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Morrisville | 5.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Robbinsville Center, NJ (44.9 minutes), Yardville, NJ (31.7 minutes), Trenton, NJ (26.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Twin Rivers | 28.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Princeton Junction | 27.9 minutes (±9.6) |
| 5 | Lawrenceville | 27.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 6 | Groveville | 27.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Hamilton Square | 25.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | White Horse | 23.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 9 | Mercerville | 23.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 | The College of New Jersey | 16.5 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 8 of 10 places in Mercer County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mercerville is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Hamilton Township (Mercer County), whose figures include it.
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 Mercerville
How long is the average commute in Mercerville?
Workers who live in Mercerville, NJ take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mercerville without a car?
2.0% of households in Mercerville have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mercerville?
19.4% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Mercerville worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercerville CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercerville CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercerville CDP, 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 Mercerville CDP, New Jersey (place:45480, in state:34).
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 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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