How long is the commute from Delta, PA?
Workers who live in Delta, PA take an average of 46.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
12.8% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 46.8 minutes (±11.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Delta get to work
| Means of transportation | Delta | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.3% (±11.2 points) | 76.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.9% (±3.2 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 1.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.8% (±10.8 points) | 12.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Delta, the average commute is higher than in York County (26.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Delta, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from York County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In York County, Delta ranks 1 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 24 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Delta
| Vehicles available | Delta | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±7.2 points) | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.5% (±12.5 points) | 28.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.0% (±10.6 points) | 39.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.6% (±11.2 points) | 26.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Delta, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from York County (5.9%).
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 Delta
| Delta | York County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.8% (±10.8 points) | 12.4% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±3.5 points) | 93.9% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±7.6 points) | 90.3% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Delta, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from York County (90.3%).
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 Delta
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | — | 46.8 minutes (±11.4) | — |
| Peach Bottom Township | 1.6 mi | 35.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Susquehanna Trails | 3.1 mi | 36.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Chanceford Township | 6.6 mi | 42.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fawn Grove | 6.6 mi | 31.7 minutes (±5.1) | Lower |
| Drumore Township | 6.9 mi | 35.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fulton Township | 7.5 mi | 28.9 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Fawn Township (York County) | 7.7 mi | 40.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Martic Township | 10 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fawn Grove, PA (31.7 minutes), Fulton Township, PA (28.9 minutes), Martic Township, PA (31.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delta | 46.8 minutes (±11.4) |
| 2 | Lower Chanceford Township | 42.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 3 | Fawn Township (York County) | 40.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Codorus Township | 38.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | East Hopewell Township | 37.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | Cross Roads | 36.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Hopewell Township (York County) | 36.6 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 7 of 72 places in York 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 Delta
How long is the average commute in Delta?
Workers who live in Delta, PA take an average of 46.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Delta without a car?
8.9% of households in Delta have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Delta?
12.8% (±10.8 points) of workers who live in Delta worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delta borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delta borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delta borough, 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 Delta borough, Pennsylvania (place:18800, in state:42).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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