How long is the commute from Thorofare, NJ?
Workers who live in Thorofare, NJ take an average of 39.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.2% of workers drive alone to work.
3.5% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
11.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 39.0 minutes (±11.2)
- Public transportation
- 3.5%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 11.1%
How people in Thorofare get to work
| Means of transportation | Thorofare | Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.2% (±8.6 points) | 74.6% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±4.3 points) | 6.3% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.5% (±5.5 points) | 1.3% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±2.0 points) | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±4.1 points) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±3.6 points) | 14.9% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Thorofare, the average commute is not measurably different from Gloucester County (28.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Thorofare, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gloucester County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Gloucester County, Thorofare ranks 1 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 30 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thorofare
| Vehicles available | Thorofare | Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% (±6.0 points) | 5.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% (±10.2 points) | 29.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±9.4 points) | 41.3% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.5% (±7.7 points) | 24.3% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Thorofare, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Gloucester County (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (11.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Thorofare
| Thorofare | Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±3.6 points) | 14.9% (±0.9 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±4.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±5.1 points) | 93.0% (±0.7 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Thorofare, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Gloucester County (93.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Thorofare
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorofare | — | 39.0 minutes (±11.2) | — |
| National Park Borough | 1.1 mi | 30.4 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Paulsboro Borough | 2.4 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Woodbury | 2.8 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Tinicum Township (Delaware County) | 2.9 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Mount Royal | 3.2 mi | 31.3 minutes (±10.2) | Not measurably different |
| Westville Borough | 3.7 mi | 28.8 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbury Heights Borough | 3.8 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Oak Valley | 4.0 mi | 26.7 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Paulsboro Borough, NJ (23.6 minutes), Woodbury, NJ (25.2 minutes), Tinicum Township (Delaware County), PA (22.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Gloucester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorofare | 39.0 minutes (±11.2) |
| 2 | Victory Lakes | 35.5 minutes (±6.3) |
| 3 | Turnersville | 34.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 | Malaga | 33.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 5 | Williamstown | 31.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Mount Royal | 31.3 minutes (±10.2) |
| 7 | Gibbstown | 30.4 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 7 of 14 places in Gloucester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Thorofare is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside West Deptford Township, 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 Thorofare
How long is the average commute in Thorofare?
Workers who live in Thorofare, NJ take an average of 39.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thorofare without a car?
11.1% of households in Thorofare have no vehicle, and 3.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thorofare?
5.8% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Thorofare worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thorofare CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thorofare CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thorofare 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 Thorofare CDP, New Jersey (place:72810, in state:34).
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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