How long is the commute from Delaware, OH?
Workers who live in Delaware, OH take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
19.0% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 19.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Delaware get to work
| Means of transportation | Delaware | Delaware County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.8% (±3.0 points) | 67.9% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±1.5 points) | 4.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.0% (±2.8 points) | 25.9% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Delaware, the average commute is not measurably different from Delaware County (25.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Delaware, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Delaware County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Delaware County, Delaware ranks 17 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1083 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Delaware
| Vehicles available | Delaware | Delaware County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±0.9 points) | 3.2% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% (±2.7 points) | 23.8% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.9% (±3.2 points) | 47.7% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.9% (±2.6 points) | 25.2% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Delaware, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Delaware County (3.2%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (7.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Delaware
| Delaware | Delaware County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.0% (±2.8 points) | 25.9% (±1.1 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.0 points) | 97.9% (±0.4 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±1.2 points) | 96.0% (±0.5 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Delaware, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Delaware County (96.0%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Delaware
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | — | 25.6 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 1.7 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Brown Township (Delaware County) | 5.0 mi | 34.9 minutes (±11.3) | Not measurably different |
| Troy Township (Delaware County) | 5.4 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin Township (Delaware County) | 5.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Delaware County) | 5.9 mi | 31.7 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Scioto Township (Delaware County) | 6.8 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 6.8 mi | 26.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ostrander | 7.1 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Delaware Township (Delaware County), OH (21.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Concord Township (Delaware County), OH (31.7 minutes), Ostrander, OH (28.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sunbury | 27.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 | Trenton Township | 27.3 minutes (±5.8) |
| 13 | Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 26.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 14 | Shawnee Hills | 26.6 minutes (±5.2) |
| 15 | Oxford Township (Delaware County) | 26.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 16 | Berlin Township (Delaware County) | 25.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 17 (tie) | Delaware | 25.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 17 (tie) | Troy Township (Delaware County) | 25.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 19 | Washington Township (Delaware County) | 25.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 20 | Kingston Township | 25.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 21 | Thompson Township (Delaware County) | 24.9 minutes (±9.0) |
| 22 | Powell | 24.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 23 | Genoa Township | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Delaware 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 Delaware
How long is the average commute in Delaware?
Workers who live in Delaware, OH take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Delaware without a car?
3.6% of households in Delaware have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Delaware?
19.0% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Delaware worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delaware city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delaware city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delaware city, 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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