How long is the commute from Shiprock, NM?
Workers who live in Shiprock, NM take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
7.7% of workers walk to work.
3.2% work from home.
10.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Households without a car
- 10.9%
How people in Shiprock get to work
| Means of transportation | Shiprock | San Juan County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.5% (±6.0 points) | 83.4% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±3.2 points) | 7.0% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.7% (±5.5 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.2% (±2.0 points) | 6.3% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Shiprock, the average commute is higher than in San Juan County (24.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shiprock, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Juan County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Juan County, Shiprock ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 60 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shiprock
| Vehicles available | Shiprock | San Juan County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.9% (±3.6 points) | 6.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.5% (±7.1 points) | 30.9% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.5% (±5.8 points) | 34.2% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.2% (±6.1 points) | 28.2% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Shiprock, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in San Juan County (6.7%).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Shiprock
| Shiprock | San Juan County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.2% (±2.0 points) | 6.3% (±0.8 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.0% (±3.8 points) | 91.8% (±0.9 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 66.9% (±6.0 points) | 72.4% (±1.7 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Shiprock, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Juan County (72.4%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (86.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shiprock
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiprock | — | 28.7 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Waterflow | 13 mi | 20.0 minutes (±6.9) | Lower |
| Kirtland | 18 mi | 30.9 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Fruitland | 21 mi | 31.0 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| La Plata | 28 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Farmington | 29 mi | 19.5 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Towaoc | 29 mi | 11.9 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Flora Vista | 34 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Crouch Mesa | 34 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Waterflow, NM (20.0 minutes), La Plata, NM (23.5 minutes), Farmington, NM (19.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Juan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South River | 32.9 minutes (±6.8) |
| 2 | Upper Fruitland | 31.0 minutes (±8.0) |
| 3 | Kirtland | 30.9 minutes (±7.7) |
| 4 | Center Point | 30.6 minutes (±5.9) |
| 5 (tie) | Shiprock | 28.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 (tie) | West Hammond | 28.7 minutes (±6.7) |
| 7 | Flora Vista | 26.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 8 | Crouch Mesa | 26.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | La Plata | 23.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Angustura | 21.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 | Aztec | 20.5 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in San Juan County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Shiprock 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 Shiprock
How long is the average commute in Shiprock?
Workers who live in Shiprock, NM take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shiprock without a car?
10.9% of households in Shiprock have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shiprock?
3.2% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Shiprock worked from home, and 66.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shiprock CDP, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shiprock CDP, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shiprock CDP, New Mexico
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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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