How long is the commute from Damascus Township, PA?
Workers who live in Damascus Township, PA take an average of 39.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
7.8% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 39.2 minutes (±7.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Damascus Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Damascus Township | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.4% (±6.0 points) | 75.2% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±3.1 points) | 9.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±2.7 points) | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% (±5.7 points) | 11.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Damascus Township, the average commute is higher than in Wayne County (28.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Damascus Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wayne County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Damascus Township ranks 3 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 87 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Damascus Township
| Vehicles available | Damascus Township | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±2.9 points) | 6.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% (±8.5 points) | 32.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±9.2 points) | 38.4% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.6% (±8.0 points) | 22.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Damascus Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wayne County (6.9%).
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 Damascus Township
| Damascus Township | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.8% (±5.7 points) | 11.6% (±1.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±2.4 points) | 92.3% (±1.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±5.2 points) | 86.7% (±1.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Damascus Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wayne County (86.7%).
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 Damascus Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus Township | — | 39.2 minutes (±7.5) | — |
| Oregon Township | 5.1 mi | 26.4 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Town of Cochecton | 7.3 mi | 34.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lebanon Township | 7.3 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Town of Delaware | 7.5 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Manchester Township (Wayne County) | 7.9 mi | 28.6 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Berlin Township | 8.7 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Dyberry Township | 9.3 mi | 22.4 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Bethany | 10 mi | 26.7 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oregon Township, PA (26.4 minutes), Lebanon Township, PA (27.2 minutes), Town of Delaware, NY (27.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starrucca | 52.9 minutes (±7.9) |
| 2 | Buckingham Township (Wayne County) | 45.5 minutes (±10.4) |
| 3 | Damascus Township | 39.2 minutes (±7.5) |
| 4 (tie) | Lake Township (Wayne County) | 38.9 minutes (±10.5) |
| 4 (tie) | Paupack Township | 38.9 minutes (±12.4) |
| 6 | Preston Township | 36.7 minutes (±13.4) |
| 7 | Scott Township (Wayne County) | 32.9 minutes (±6.1) |
| 8 | South Canaan Township | 32.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Mount Pleasant Township (Wayne County) | 30.4 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 9 of 28 places in Wayne 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 Damascus Township
How long is the average commute in Damascus Township?
Workers who live in Damascus Township, PA take an average of 39.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Damascus Township without a car?
4.6% of households in Damascus Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Damascus Township?
7.8% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Damascus Township worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Damascus township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Damascus township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Damascus township, Wayne County, 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 Damascus township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:18104, in state:42 county:127).
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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Figures last updated on .
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