How long is the commute from Burlington, ND?
Workers who live in Burlington, ND take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
91.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
1.7% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Burlington get to work
| Means of transportation | Burlington | Ward County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 91.9% (±3.3 points) | 78.4% | 77.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±2.8 points) | 11.8% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 2.0% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.7% (±1.4 points) | 5.7% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Burlington, the average commute is higher than in Ward County (19.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in North Dakota (17.9 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Burlington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ward County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Ward County, Burlington ranks 15 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 242 of 626.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Burlington
| Vehicles available | Burlington | Ward County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±3.6 points) | 4.8% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.3% (±8.5 points) | 31.1% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.9% (±9.8 points) | 39.1% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.4% (±6.0 points) | 25.0% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Burlington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ward County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Burlington
| Burlington | Ward County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.7% (±1.4 points) | 5.7% (±1.0 points) | 8.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±5.5 points) | 96.1% (±0.9 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.0% (±2.2 points) | 90.6% (±1.4 points) | 88.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Burlington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Ward County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in North Dakota (88.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Burlington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | — | 23.3 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Harrison Township | 2.4 mi | 20.4 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Kirkelie Township | 5.5 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Eureka Township | 6.1 mi | 16.3 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Minot | 6.5 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Des Lacs | 6.9 mi | 24.0 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Afton Township | 8.3 mi | 15.5 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Nedrose Township | 11 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Waterford Township | 11 mi | 10.9 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Eureka Township, ND (16.3 minutes), Minot, ND (19.7 minutes), Afton Township, ND (15.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ward County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Iota Flat Township | 27.5 minutes (±5.8) |
| 10 | Surrey Township | 27.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 11 | Willis Township | 24.3 minutes (±6.6) |
| 12 (tie) | Des Lacs | 24.0 minutes (±7.6) |
| 12 (tie) | Sundre Township | 24.0 minutes (±6.9) |
| 14 | Margaret Township | 23.4 minutes (±13.6) |
| 15 | Burlington | 23.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Makoti | 22.9 minutes (±22.9) |
| 17 | New Prairie Township | 22.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 18 | Berthold | 22.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 | Harrison Township | 20.4 minutes (±6.6) |
| 20 | Surrey | 19.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 21 | Minot | 19.7 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Ward 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 Burlington
How long is the average commute in Burlington?
Workers who live in Burlington, ND take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Burlington without a car?
4.3% of households in Burlington have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Burlington?
1.7% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Burlington worked from home, and 97.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burlington city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burlington city, North Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burlington city, North Dakota
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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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