How long is the commute from Bowmanstown, PA?
Workers who live in Bowmanstown, PA take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Bowmanstown get to work
| Means of transportation | Bowmanstown | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.6% (±9.5 points) | 76.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±5.9 points) | 10.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±5.0 points) | 10.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Bowmanstown, the average commute is not measurably different from Carbon County (32.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bowmanstown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carbon County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Carbon County, Bowmanstown ranks 16 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1000 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bowmanstown
| Vehicles available | Bowmanstown | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±3.4 points) | 6.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.8% (±11.0 points) | 32.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.9% (±9.3 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.9% (±10.0 points) | 25.1% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Bowmanstown, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Carbon County (6.4%).
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 Bowmanstown
| Bowmanstown | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±5.0 points) | 10.1% (±1.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% (±5.5 points) | 91.4% (±1.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.6% (±6.5 points) | 88.7% (±1.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bowmanstown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Carbon County (88.7%).
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 Bowmanstown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowmanstown | — | 27.7 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Parryville | 1.5 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Palmerton | 2.3 mi | 30.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Weissport East | 2.8 mi | 28.5 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Weissport | 2.8 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lehighton | 3.4 mi | 25.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Carbon County) | 3.7 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| East Penn Township | 3.8 mi | 40.8 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
| Slatington | 4.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Penn Township, PA (40.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carbon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Jim Thorpe | 30.9 minutes (±7.2) |
| 11 | Nesquehoning | 30.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 12 | Palmerton | 30.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Lehigh Township (Carbon County) | 29.0 minutes (±8.4) |
| 14 | Weatherly | 28.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 | Parryville | 28.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 16 | Bowmanstown | 27.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 17 | Towamensing Township | 27.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Lausanne Township | 26.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 19 | Weissport | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 20 | Beaver Meadows | 25.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 21 | Lehighton | 25.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 22 | East Side | 20.9 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Carbon 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 Bowmanstown
How long is the average commute in Bowmanstown?
Workers who live in Bowmanstown, PA take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bowmanstown without a car?
2.3% of households in Bowmanstown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bowmanstown?
8.9% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Bowmanstown worked from home, and 86.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowmanstown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowmanstown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowmanstown 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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