How long is the commute from Alger, OH?
Workers who live in Alger, OH take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
2.0% work from home.
10.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.0%
- Households without a car
- 10.9%
How people in Alger get to work
| Means of transportation | Alger | Hardin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±13.7 points) | 81.4% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.6% (±12.0 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±7.8 points) | 4.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.0% (±2.5 points) | 4.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Alger, the average commute is not measurably different from Hardin County (23.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alger, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hardin County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hardin County, Alger ranks 8 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 984 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alger
| Vehicles available | Alger | Hardin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.9% (±7.9 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±12.4 points) | 26.1% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±12.0 points) | 35.9% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.9% (±9.1 points) | 31.4% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Alger, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hardin County (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alger
| Alger | Hardin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.0% (±2.5 points) | 4.8% (±1.2 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±6.0 points) | 93.1% (±1.3 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 75.9% (±10.7 points) | 85.7% (±1.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Alger, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hardin County (85.7%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alger
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alger | — | 26.2 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Marion Township (Hardin County) | 1.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| McGuffey | 3.3 mi | 21.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Harrod | 4.1 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ada | 4.1 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Auglaize Township (Allen County) | 4.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Hardin County) | 4.7 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Allen County) | 6.3 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Lafayette | 6.5 mi | 19.6 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jackson Township (Allen County), OH (20.0 minutes), Lafayette, OH (19.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hardin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Washington Township (Hardin County) | 29.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 3 | Roundhead Township | 28.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Blanchard Township (Hardin County) | 28.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 5 | Taylor Creek Township | 28.3 minutes (±5.5) |
| 6 | McDonald Township | 26.6 minutes (±9.9) |
| 7 | Dudley Township | 26.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 8 | Alger | 26.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Hale Township | 24.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 10 | Ridgeway | 24.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Cessna Township | 24.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 12 | Mount Victory | 24.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Marion Township (Hardin County) | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 | Patterson | 23.3 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Hardin 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 Alger
How long is the average commute in Alger?
Workers who live in Alger, OH take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alger without a car?
10.9% of households in Alger have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alger?
2.0% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Alger worked from home, and 75.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alger village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alger village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alger village, Ohio
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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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