How long is the commute from Dorrance Township, PA?
Workers who live in Dorrance Township, PA take an average of 38.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
7.0% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 38.4 minutes (±15.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Dorrance Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Dorrance Township | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.4% (±5.7 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±1.9 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.7 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±2.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.0% (±3.2 points) | 10.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Dorrance Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Luzerne County (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dorrance Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Luzerne County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Luzerne County, Dorrance Township ranks 3 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 110 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dorrance Township
| Vehicles available | Dorrance Township | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±2.2 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.2% (±5.2 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.6% (±12.3 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.1% (±11.0 points) | 17.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Dorrance Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Luzerne County (9.5%).
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 Dorrance Township
| Dorrance Township | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.0% (±3.2 points) | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±1.9 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±2.6 points) | 87.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dorrance Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Luzerne County (87.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dorrance Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorrance Township | — | 38.4 minutes (±15.4) | — |
| Slocum Township | 3.3 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Nuangola | 3.6 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Butler Township (Luzerne County) | 4.9 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Top | 5.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wright Township | 5.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rice Township | 5.1 mi | 25.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hollenback Township | 5.3 mi | 29.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Beech Mountain Lakes | 5.4 mi | 22.2 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bear Creek Village | 44.2 minutes (±7.8) |
| 2 | New Columbus | 38.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | Dorrance Township | 38.4 minutes (±15.4) |
| 4 | Union Township (Luzerne County) | 38.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Huntington Township (Luzerne County) | 37.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Harveys Lake | 36.4 minutes (±6.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Fairmount Township | 36.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | Penn Lake Park | 35.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Conyngham Township (Luzerne County) | 34.2 minutes (±7.5) |
Showing 9 of 76 places in Luzerne 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 Dorrance Township
How long is the average commute in Dorrance Township?
Workers who live in Dorrance Township, PA take an average of 38.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dorrance Township without a car?
2.1% of households in Dorrance Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dorrance Township?
7.0% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Dorrance Township worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dorrance township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dorrance township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dorrance township, Luzerne 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 Dorrance township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:19616, in state:42 county:079).
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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