How long is the commute from Black Creek Township, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in Black Creek Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in Black Creek Township, PA take an average of 27.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

74.4% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

1.9% of workers walk to work.

13.7% work from home.

0.6% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 27.2 minutes (±5.3)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 13.7%
Households without a car: 0.6%

How people in Black Creek Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Black Creek Township	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	74.4% (±10.5 points)	74.6%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	10.1% (±7.9 points)	10.0%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±4.1 points)	0.7%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	1.9% (±2.8 points)	2.4%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±4.1 points)	1.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	13.7% (±10.3 points)	10.9%	15.6%	15.1%

In Black Creek Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Luzerne County (23.5 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Black Creek Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Luzerne County (0.7%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Luzerne County, Black Creek Township ranks 26 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1102 of 2,548.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Black Creek Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Black Creek Township	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	0.6% (±0.8 points)	9.5%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	33.8% (±8.4 points)	38.1%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	50.6% (±10.1 points)	34.6%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	15.0% (±4.9 points)	17.8%	18.6%	21.9%

In Black Creek Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Luzerne County (9.5%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Black Creek Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Black Creek Township	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	13.7% (±10.3 points)	10.9% (±0.7 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	90.8% (±7.9 points)	92.0% (±0.6 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	89.4% (±8.1 points)	87.8% (±0.7 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Black Creek Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Luzerne 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 Black Creek Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Black Creek Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Black Creek Township	—	27.2 minutes (±5.3)	—
Sugarloaf Township (Luzerne County)	4.1 mi	26.5 minutes (±4.3)	Not measurably different
Nescopeck Township	4.3 mi	30.5 minutes (±4.7)	Not measurably different
North Union Township (Schuylkill County)	5.0 mi	31.8 minutes (±4.4)	Not measurably different
Conyngham	5.5 mi	15.7 minutes (±3.0)	Lower
Beaver Township (Columbia County)	5.8 mi	29.5 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different
East Union Township	6.1 mi	33.3 minutes (±4.9)	Not measurably different
Nescopeck	6.1 mi	23.1 minutes (±3.5)	Not measurably different
West Hazleton	7.1 mi	22.1 minutes (±4.9)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Conyngham, PA (15.7 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Luzerne County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
20	Hollenback Township	29.7 minutes (±2.8)
21	Lehman Township (Luzerne County)	29.5 minutes (±4.4)
22	Exeter Township (Luzerne County)	29.4 minutes (±4.3)
23 (tie)	Dallas Township	29.3 minutes (±7.3)
23 (tie)	Salem Township (Luzerne County)	29.3 minutes (±5.3)
25	White Haven	28.1 minutes (±3.0)
26	Black Creek Township	27.2 minutes (±5.3)
27	Kingston Township	26.7 minutes (±3.4)
28 (tie)	Jackson Township (Luzerne County)	26.5 minutes (±3.3)
28 (tie)	Sugarloaf Township (Luzerne County)	26.5 minutes (±4.3)
28 (tie)	Wright Township	26.5 minutes (±4.0)
31	Duryea	26.3 minutes (±4.7)
32 (tie)	Shickshinny	26.0 minutes (±6.2)

Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne 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 Black Creek Township

How long is the average commute in Black Creek Township?

Workers who live in Black Creek Township, PA take an average of 27.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Black Creek Township without a car?

0.6% of households in Black Creek Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Black Creek Township?

13.7% (±10.3 points) of workers who live in Black Creek Township worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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