How long is the commute from Mercer, PA?
Workers who live in Mercer, PA take an average of 23.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
11.2% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.2 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Mercer get to work
| Means of transportation | Mercer | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.3% (±8.3 points) | 79.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.1% (±6.3 points) | 6.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.2% (±6.1 points) | 9.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Mercer, the average commute is not measurably different from Mercer 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 Mercer, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mercer County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Mercer County, Mercer ranks 28 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1904 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mercer
| Vehicles available | Mercer | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±3.4 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.3% (±7.5 points) | 37.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% (±7.0 points) | 36.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.5% (±3.2 points) | 17.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Mercer, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mercer County (9.6%).
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 Mercer
| Mercer | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.2% (±6.1 points) | 9.3% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±2.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±3.9 points) | 85.7% (±1.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mercer, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Mercer County (85.7%).
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 Mercer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer | — | 23.2 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| East Lackawannock Township | 2.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Coolspring Township | 3.4 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Findley Township | 3.6 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Mercer County) | 4.5 mi | 32.6 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Jefferson Township (Mercer County) | 5.3 mi | 23.5 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Mercer County) | 5.8 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Center | 6.0 mi | 21.3 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lackawannock Township | 6.4 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Coolspring Township, PA (28.3 minutes), Jackson Township (Mercer County), PA (32.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Worth Township (Mercer County) | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 23 | East Lackawannock Township | 24.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 24 | Fairview Township (Mercer County) | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 25 (tie) | Greene Township (Mercer County) | 24.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 25 (tie) | Springfield Township (Mercer County) | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 27 | Jefferson Township (Mercer County) | 23.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 28 (tie) | Mercer | 23.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 28 (tie) | Pymatuning Township | 23.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 30 (tie) | Lackawannock Township | 22.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 30 (tie) | South Pymatuning Township | 22.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 32 | Findley Township | 21.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 33 | Jackson Center | 21.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 34 (tie) | Sheakleyville | 21.2 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Mercer 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 Mercer
How long is the average commute in Mercer?
Workers who live in Mercer, PA take an average of 23.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mercer without a car?
7.4% of households in Mercer have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mercer?
11.2% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Mercer worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercer borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercer borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercer borough, Pennsylvania
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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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