How long is the commute from Dupont, PA?
Workers who live in Dupont, PA take an average of 15.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
8.3% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.6 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Dupont get to work
| Means of transportation | Dupont | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.7% (±7.6 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±4.9 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±3.2 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.3% (±5.2 points) | 10.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Dupont, the average commute is lower than in Luzerne County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dupont, 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, Dupont ranks 76 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2521 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dupont
| Vehicles available | Dupont | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±6.2 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% (±9.9 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±8.3 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±8.5 points) | 17.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Dupont, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Luzerne County (9.5%).
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 Dupont
| Dupont | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.3% (±5.2 points) | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±2.5 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±4.2 points) | 87.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dupont, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dupont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dupont | — | 15.6 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Avoca | 1.0 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Hughestown | 1.5 mi | 25.9 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Pittston Township | 2.0 mi | 26.0 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
| Browntown | 2.2 mi | 27.6 minutes (±14.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pittston | 2.3 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Yatesville | 2.5 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Duryea | 2.6 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Jenkins Township | 2.7 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Avoca, PA (21.8 minutes), Hughestown, PA (25.9 minutes), Pittston Township, PA (26.0 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Pringle | 18.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 71 | Yatesville | 18.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 72 | Wyoming | 17.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 73 | West Pittston | 17.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 74 | Ashley | 17.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 75 | Conyngham | 15.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 76 | Dupont | 15.6 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 7 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 Dupont
How long is the average commute in Dupont?
Workers who live in Dupont, PA take an average of 15.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dupont without a car?
8.7% of households in Dupont have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dupont?
8.3% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Dupont worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dupont borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dupont borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dupont 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 Dupont borough, Pennsylvania (place:20424, 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 last updated on .
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