How long is the commute from Espy, PA?
Workers who live in Espy, PA take an average of 17.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
17.7% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.1 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Espy get to work
| Means of transportation | Espy | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±12.6 points) | 75.7% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±9.1 points) | 7.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 3.2% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.7% (±10.4 points) | 12.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Espy, the average commute is lower than in Columbia County (21.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Espy, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Columbia County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Columbia County, Espy ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 361 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Espy
| Vehicles available | Espy | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±2.7 points) | 7.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.0% (±10.8 points) | 32.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±10.4 points) | 36.7% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.6% (±9.5 points) | 23.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Espy, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Columbia County (7.3%).
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 Espy
| Espy | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.7% (±10.4 points) | 12.9% (±1.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±3.4 points) | 92.9% (±0.8 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±4.0 points) | 87.8% (±1.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Espy, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Columbia 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 Espy
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espy | — | 17.1 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Almedia | 1.8 mi | 11.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Bloomsburg | 2.1 mi | 14.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lightstreet | 2.4 mi | 24.9 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Main Township | 2.8 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| South Centre Township | 3.7 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Catawissa Township | 4.0 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Catawissa | 4.2 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| North Centre Township | 4.9 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Almedia, PA (11.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lightstreet, PA (24.9 minutes), Main Township, PA (21.8 minutes), Catawissa, PA (24.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lightstreet | 24.9 minutes (±6.1) |
| 2 | Mifflinville | 21.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Espy | 17.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 | Almedia | 11.4 minutes (±2.4) |
Espy is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Scott Township (Columbia County), whose figures include it.
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 Espy
How long is the average commute in Espy?
Workers who live in Espy, PA take an average of 17.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Espy without a car?
2.4% of households in Espy have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Espy?
17.7% (±10.4 points) of workers who live in Espy worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Espy CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Espy CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Espy CDP, 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 Espy CDP, Pennsylvania (place:24088, 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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