How long is the commute from Berwick, PA?
Workers who live in Berwick, PA take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Berwick get to work
| Means of transportation | Berwick | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.6% (±5.8 points) | 75.7% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±4.2 points) | 7.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±2.7 points) | 3.2% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±2.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±3.7 points) | 12.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Berwick, the average commute is not measurably different from Columbia County (21.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Berwick, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Columbia County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Columbia County, Berwick ranks 27 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2289 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Berwick
| Vehicles available | Berwick | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±4.0 points) | 7.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% (±6.8 points) | 32.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% (±6.7 points) | 36.7% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.6% (±3.5 points) | 23.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Berwick, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Columbia County (7.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Berwick
| Berwick | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±3.7 points) | 12.9% (±1.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% (±3.7 points) | 92.9% (±0.8 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±3.8 points) | 87.8% (±1.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Berwick, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Columbia County (87.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Berwick
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick | — | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Briar Creek | 1.8 mi | 32.8 minutes (±20.4) | Not measurably different |
| Nescopeck | 2.0 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| East Berwick | 2.0 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Briar Creek Township | 2.7 mi | 28.7 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Mifflin Township (Columbia County) | 3.0 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mifflinville | 3.2 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Nescopeck Township | 4.9 mi | 30.5 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Salem Township (Luzerne County) | 5.0 mi | 29.3 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Briar Creek Township, PA (28.7 minutes), Nescopeck Township, PA (30.5 minutes), Salem Township (Luzerne County), PA (29.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Orange Township | 23.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 22 | Hemlock Township | 22.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 23 | Main Township | 21.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 24 | North Centre Township | 21.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 25 | Catawissa Township | 20.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 26 | South Centre Township | 20.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 27 (tie) | Berwick | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 27 (tie) | Scott Township (Columbia County) | 20.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 29 | Millville | 19.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 30 | Montour Township | 19.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 31 | Orangeville | 18.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 32 | Bloomsburg | 14.7 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 12 of 32 places in Columbia 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 Berwick
How long is the average commute in Berwick?
Workers who live in Berwick, PA take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Berwick without a car?
8.6% of households in Berwick have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Berwick?
9.0% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Berwick worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berwick borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berwick borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berwick borough, Pennsylvania
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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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