How long is the commute from Shelby, OH?
Workers who live in Shelby, OH take an average of 23.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
7.8% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.5 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Shelby get to work
| Means of transportation | Shelby | Richland County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.1% (±4.4 points) | 81.4% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±3.2 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.6% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% (±3.5 points) | 5.6% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Shelby, the average commute is not measurably different from Richland County (21.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shelby, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Richland County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Richland County, Shelby ranks 11 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1436 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shelby
| Vehicles available | Shelby | Richland County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±2.6 points) | 7.2% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% (±7.3 points) | 34.8% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±6.5 points) | 38.2% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.6% (±5.5 points) | 19.9% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Shelby, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Richland County (7.2%).
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 Shelby
| Shelby | Richland County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.8% (±3.5 points) | 5.6% (±0.8 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±2.6 points) | 92.9% (±0.9 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±4.4 points) | 87.9% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shelby, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Richland County (87.9%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shelby
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby | — | 23.5 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Sharon Township (Richland County) | 2.8 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Richland County) | 3.7 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cass Township (Richland County) | 4.7 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth Township (Richland County) | 4.7 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township (Crawford County) | 5.8 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Crawford County) | 6.0 mi | 25.8 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Tiro | 6.0 mi | 33.3 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| Franklin Township (Richland County) | 6.6 mi | 16.0 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Franklin Township (Richland County), OH (16.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tiro, OH (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Richland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Weller Township | 30.0 minutes (±12.8) |
| 6 | Bellville | 27.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Jefferson Township (Richland County) | 27.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 8 | Plymouth | 26.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Lucas | 24.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 | Monroe Township (Richland County) | 24.4 minutes (±5.0) |
| 11 | Shelby | 23.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Plymouth Township (Richland County) | 23.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Butler Township (Richland County) | 23.3 minutes (±8.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Cass Township (Richland County) | 22.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 (tie) | Sharon Township (Richland County) | 22.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Mifflin Township (Richland County) | 22.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 17 | Jackson Township (Richland County) | 22.1 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Richland 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 Shelby
How long is the average commute in Shelby?
Workers who live in Shelby, OH take an average of 23.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shelby without a car?
4.2% of households in Shelby have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shelby?
7.8% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Shelby worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby 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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