How long is the commute from Roseburg, OR?
Workers who live in Roseburg, OR take an average of 15.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
12.1% work from home.
10.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.6 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Households without a car
- 10.8%
How people in Roseburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Roseburg | Douglas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.5% (±4.6 points) | 71.4% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% (±3.1 points) | 12.3% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±1.9 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.1% (±3.7 points) | 12.3% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Roseburg, the average commute is lower than in Douglas County (20.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Roseburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Douglas County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Douglas County, Roseburg ranks 14 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 259 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Roseburg
| Vehicles available | Roseburg | Douglas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% (±2.3 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% (±4.0 points) | 27.3% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% (±4.5 points) | 37.1% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.0% (±2.9 points) | 30.5% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Roseburg, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Douglas County (5.2%).
It is also higher than in Oregon (7.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Roseburg
| Roseburg | Douglas County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.1% (±3.7 points) | 12.3% (±1.6 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% (±2.3 points) | 93.0% (±1.0 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±2.5 points) | 88.8% (±1.1 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Roseburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Douglas County (88.8%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Roseburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseburg | — | 15.6 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Roseburg North | 3.2 mi | 15.7 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Green | 5.3 mi | 15.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Winston | 8.0 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Sutherlin | 11 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Oakland | 14 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Myrtle Creek | 14 mi | 19.8 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Glide | 15 mi | 30.9 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
| Tri-City | 16 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Winston, OR (19.4 minutes), Sutherlin, OR (22.5 minutes), Glide, OR (30.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Elkton | 20.3 minutes (±11.4) |
| 9 | Oakland | 19.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 10 | Myrtle Creek | 19.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 11 | Winston | 19.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Canyonville | 17.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 | Roseburg North | 15.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 14 | Roseburg | 15.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 15 | Green | 15.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 16 | Reedsport | 15.0 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Douglas 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 Roseburg
How long is the average commute in Roseburg?
Workers who live in Roseburg, OR take an average of 15.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Roseburg without a car?
10.8% of households in Roseburg have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Roseburg?
12.1% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Roseburg worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roseburg city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roseburg city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roseburg city, Oregon
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 Roseburg city, Oregon (place:63650, in state:41).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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