How long is the commute from Denver, PA?
Workers who live in Denver, PA take an average of 19.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
11.4% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.5 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Denver get to work
| Means of transportation | Denver | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±5.9 points) | 71.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±5.1 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±2.3 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.4% (±4.5 points) | 11.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Denver, the average commute is lower than in Lancaster County (23.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Denver, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lancaster County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lancaster County, Denver ranks 58 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2342 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Denver
| Vehicles available | Denver | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±1.7 points) | 8.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% (±7.8 points) | 29.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.5% (±8.4 points) | 40.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±6.8 points) | 21.7% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Denver, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lancaster County (8.6%).
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 Denver
| Denver | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.4% (±4.5 points) | 11.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.9 points) | 92.3% (±0.4 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±4.0 points) | 88.1% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Denver, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lancaster County (88.1%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Denver
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | — | 19.5 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Reamstown | 1.9 mi | 19.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| East Cocalico Township | 2.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Schoeneck | 2.1 mi | 26.9 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Cocalico Township | 2.4 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Reinholds | 2.7 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Swartzville | 3.3 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Adamstown | 4.1 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ephrata | 4.2 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ephrata, PA (22.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 52 (tie) | East Cocalico Township | 20.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 52 (tie) | West Earl Township | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 54 | Manheim Township (Lancaster County) | 20.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 55 | Strasburg | 20.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 56 | East Hempfield Township | 20.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 57 | Terre Hill | 19.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 58 (tie) | Denver | 19.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 58 (tie) | Millersville | 19.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 60 | Earl Township (Lancaster County) | 18.8 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 9 of 60 places in Lancaster 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 Denver
How long is the average commute in Denver?
Workers who live in Denver, PA take an average of 19.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Denver without a car?
1.5% of households in Denver have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Denver?
11.4% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Denver worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Denver borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Denver borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Denver 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 Denver borough, Pennsylvania (place:18888, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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