How long is the commute from Shawnee, OK?
Workers who live in Shawnee, OK take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
7.0% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Shawnee get to work
| Means of transportation | Shawnee | Pottawatomie County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.6% (±2.2 points) | 78.7% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±1.6 points) | 9.5% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.0 points) | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.0% (±1.3 points) | 8.4% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Shawnee, the average commute is lower than in Pottawatomie County (24.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shawnee, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pottawatomie County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pottawatomie County, Shawnee ranks 13 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 432 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shawnee
| Vehicles available | Shawnee | Pottawatomie County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±1.1 points) | 4.3% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% (±2.4 points) | 31.8% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±2.3 points) | 38.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.3% (±1.9 points) | 25.4% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Shawnee, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pottawatomie County (4.3%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (5.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Shawnee
| Shawnee | Pottawatomie County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.0% (±1.3 points) | 8.4% (±0.9 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±1.1 points) | 93.9% (±0.8 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±1.5 points) | 87.4% (±1.2 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Shawnee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Pottawatomie County (87.4%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shawnee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | — | 20.2 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Bethel Acres | 6.4 mi | 29.5 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Johnson | 6.8 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Tecumseh | 7.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Meeker | 8.9 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| McLoud | 9.0 mi | 26.6 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Earlsboro | 9.1 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Brooksville | 11 mi | 25.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pink | 12 mi | 33.3 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bethel Acres, OK (29.5 minutes), Meeker, OK (25.1 minutes), Pink, OK (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pottawatomie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | McLoud | 26.6 minutes (±6.4) |
| 8 (tie) | Earlsboro | 25.4 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 (tie) | St. Louis | 25.4 minutes (±6.1) |
| 10 | Brooksville | 25.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 11 (tie) | Johnson | 22.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 (tie) | Tecumseh | 22.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 13 | Shawnee | 20.2 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Pottawatomie 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 Shawnee
How long is the average commute in Shawnee?
Workers who live in Shawnee, OK take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shawnee without a car?
5.3% of households in Shawnee have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shawnee?
7.0% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Shawnee worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shawnee city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shawnee city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shawnee city, Oklahoma
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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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