How long is the commute from Elgin, OK?
Workers who live in Elgin, OK take an average of 29.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
9.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.0 minutes (±6.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.1%
How people in Elgin get to work
| Means of transportation | Elgin | Comanche County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.5% (±5.9 points) | 75.7% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±4.0 points) | 9.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.7 points) | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±4.6 points) | 10.3% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Elgin, the average commute is higher than in Comanche County (18.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elgin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Comanche County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Comanche County, Elgin ranks 2 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 122 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elgin
| Vehicles available | Elgin | Comanche County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% (±9.6 points) | 8.2% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.9% (±6.0 points) | 35.9% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% (±8.1 points) | 34.9% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.7% (±7.6 points) | 21.0% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Elgin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Comanche County (8.2%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elgin
| Elgin | Comanche County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±4.6 points) | 10.3% (±0.9 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±9.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.9% (±1.9 points) | 90.1% (±1.1 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Elgin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Comanche County (90.1%).
It is also higher than in Oklahoma (88.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elgin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin | — | 29.0 minutes (±6.2) | — |
| Fletcher | 4.5 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Sterling | 7.5 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Apache | 8.3 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Cyril | 9.4 mi | 24.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Medicine Park | 12 mi | 25.4 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lawton | 14 mi | 16.2 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Cement | 14 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Central High | 17 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fletcher, OK (19.8 minutes), Lawton, OK (16.2 minutes), Cement, OK (20.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Comanche County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faxon | 30.1 minutes (±12.2) |
| 2 | Elgin | 29.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 3 | Sterling | 27.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 | Chattanooga | 26.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 | Medicine Park | 25.4 minutes (±8.1) |
| 6 | Indiahoma | 24.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 7 | Cache | 22.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Geronimo | 20.0 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 8 of 10 places in Comanche 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 Elgin
How long is the average commute in Elgin?
Workers who live in Elgin, OK take an average of 29.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elgin without a car?
9.1% of households in Elgin have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elgin?
7.2% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Elgin worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin city, Oklahoma
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Elgin city, Oklahoma (place:23450, in state:40).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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