How long is the commute from Dickinson, ND?
Workers who live in Dickinson, ND take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
4.7% work from home.
9.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Households without a car
- 9.1%
How people in Dickinson get to work
| Means of transportation | Dickinson | Stark County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.2% (±3.2 points) | 77.8% | 77.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.0% (±3.2 points) | 11.1% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±1.3 points) | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.7% (±1.3 points) | 7.1% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Dickinson, the average commute is not measurably different from Stark County (17.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (17.9 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dickinson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stark County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in North Dakota (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Stark County, Dickinson ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 433 of 626.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dickinson
| Vehicles available | Dickinson | Stark County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% (±2.4 points) | 7.9% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% (±4.3 points) | 29.3% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% (±3.6 points) | 34.3% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.2% (±3.2 points) | 28.5% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Dickinson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Stark County (7.9%).
It is also higher than in North Dakota (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Dickinson
| Dickinson | Stark County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.7% (±1.3 points) | 7.1% (±1.8 points) | 8.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±2.1 points) | 93.5% (±1.6 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±2.7 points) | 89.0% (±2.1 points) | 88.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Dickinson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Stark County (89.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (88.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dickinson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson | — | 16.4 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| South Heart | 9.3 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Gladstone | 11 mi | 30.2 minutes (±15.0) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor | 18 mi | 27.5 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Belfield | 19 mi | 28.6 minutes (±11.9) | Higher |
| Richardton | 22 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Rifle Township | 23 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| New England | 25 mi | 17.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| New England Township | 27 mi | 23.0 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Heart, ND (22.1 minutes), Taylor, ND (27.5 minutes), Belfield, ND (28.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladstone | 30.2 minutes (±15.0) |
| 2 | Belfield | 28.6 minutes (±11.9) |
| 3 | Taylor | 27.5 minutes (±6.3) |
| 4 | South Heart | 22.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 5 | Richardton | 20.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | Dickinson | 16.4 minutes (±2.2) |
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 Dickinson
How long is the average commute in Dickinson?
Workers who live in Dickinson, ND take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dickinson without a car?
9.1% of households in Dickinson have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dickinson?
4.7% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Dickinson worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickinson city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickinson city, North Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickinson 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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Figures last updated on .
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