How long is the commute from Bloomsburg, PA?
Workers who live in Bloomsburg, PA take an average of 14.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
8.3% of workers walk to work.
13.4% work from home.
11.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.7 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Households without a car
- 11.3%
How people in Bloomsburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Bloomsburg | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.4% (±5.4 points) | 75.7% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±4.3 points) | 7.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.3% (±2.8 points) | 3.2% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.4% (±4.0 points) | 12.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Bloomsburg, the average commute is lower than in 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 Bloomsburg, 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, Bloomsburg ranks 32 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2531 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bloomsburg
| Vehicles available | Bloomsburg | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.3% (±3.7 points) | 7.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.4% (±6.7 points) | 32.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.3% (±5.0 points) | 36.7% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.1% (±4.2 points) | 23.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Bloomsburg, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in 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 Bloomsburg
| Bloomsburg | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.4% (±4.0 points) | 12.9% (±1.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.5 points) | 92.9% (±0.8 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±4.0 points) | 87.8% (±1.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bloomsburg, 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 Bloomsburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg | — | 14.7 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Espy | 2.1 mi | 17.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Scott Township (Columbia County) | 2.6 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Lightstreet | 3.2 mi | 24.9 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Catawissa | 3.4 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Montour Township | 3.6 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Hemlock Township | 3.6 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Catawissa Township | 3.7 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Almedia | 3.8 mi | 11.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Almedia, PA (11.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Scott Township (Columbia County), PA (20.0 minutes), Lightstreet, PA (24.9 minutes), Catawissa, PA (24.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 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 Bloomsburg
How long is the average commute in Bloomsburg?
Workers who live in Bloomsburg, PA take an average of 14.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bloomsburg without a car?
11.3% of households in Bloomsburg have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bloomsburg?
13.4% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Bloomsburg worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomsburg town, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomsburg town, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomsburg town, Pennsylvania
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 Bloomsburg town, Pennsylvania (place:07128, in state:42).
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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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