How long is the commute from Locust Township, PA?
Workers who live in Locust Township, PA take an average of 25.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.9 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Locust Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Locust Township | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.8% (±6.6 points) | 75.7% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±5.6 points) | 7.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 3.2% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±3.8 points) | 12.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Locust Township, the average commute is higher than in Columbia County (21.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Locust Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Columbia County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Columbia County, Locust Township ranks 11 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1366 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Locust Township
| Vehicles available | Locust Township | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±1.4 points) | 7.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% (±6.8 points) | 32.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% (±6.8 points) | 36.7% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.4% (±6.6 points) | 23.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Locust Township, 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 Locust Township
| Locust Township | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±3.8 points) | 12.9% (±1.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±3.0 points) | 92.9% (±0.8 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.2% (±4.1 points) | 87.8% (±1.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Locust Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Columbia County (87.8%).
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 Locust Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Township | — | 25.9 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Cleveland Township | 3.4 mi | 28.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Roaring Creek Township | 4.0 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Conyngham Township (Columbia County) | 4.3 mi | 24.9 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Carmel | 5.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Catawissa Township | 6.0 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Mount Carmel Township | 6.2 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Heights | 6.3 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Columbia County) | 6.6 mi | 24.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Catawissa Township, PA (20.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Pine Township (Columbia County) | 30.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Beaver Township (Columbia County) | 29.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Briar Creek Township | 28.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 8 | Cleveland Township | 28.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 | Benton | 26.9 minutes (±8.5) |
| 10 (tie) | Benton Township (Columbia County) | 25.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 (tie) | Locust Township | 25.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 12 | Stillwater | 25.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 13 | Conyngham Township (Columbia County) | 24.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 14 | Madison Township (Columbia County) | 24.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 15 | Franklin Township (Columbia County) | 24.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 16 (tie) | Catawissa | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 (tie) | Mount Pleasant Township (Columbia County) | 24.3 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Columbia 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 Locust Township
How long is the average commute in Locust Township?
Workers who live in Locust Township, PA take an average of 25.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Locust Township without a car?
2.2% of households in Locust Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Locust Township?
8.0% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Locust Township worked from home, and 87.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Locust township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Locust township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Locust township, Columbia 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 Locust township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:44208, in state:42 county:037).
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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