How long is the commute from Newport Township, PA?
Workers who live in Newport Township, PA take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
16.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.8 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 16.0%
How people in Newport Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Newport Township | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.2% (±6.5 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±3.2 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±3.5 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±6.0 points) | 10.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Newport 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 Newport Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Luzerne County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Luzerne County, Newport Township ranks 40 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1597 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Newport Township
| Vehicles available | Newport Township | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.0% (±7.1 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% (±9.2 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±8.0 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±5.5 points) | 17.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Newport Township, 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 higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Newport Township
| Newport Township | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±6.0 points) | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.5% (±4.9 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.0% (±7.6 points) | 87.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Newport Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Luzerne County (87.8%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Newport Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Township | — | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Nanticoke | 2.1 mi | 21.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Plymouth Township (Luzerne County) | 3.1 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Slocum Township | 3.3 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Nuangola | 3.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hunlock Township | 4.3 mi | 30.6 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Warrior Run | 4.6 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Hanover Township (Luzerne County) | 4.9 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Conyngham Township (Luzerne County) | 5.5 mi | 34.2 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nanticoke, PA (21.4 minutes), Warrior Run, PA (20.2 minutes), Hanover Township (Luzerne County), PA (19.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hunlock Township, PA (30.6 minutes), Conyngham Township (Luzerne County), PA (34.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 (tie) | Hughestown | 25.9 minutes (±6.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Slocum Township | 25.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 36 | Rice Township | 25.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 37 | Butler Township (Luzerne County) | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 38 | Plymouth Township (Luzerne County) | 25.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 39 | Dallas | 25.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 40 | Newport Township | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 41 | Fairview Township (Luzerne County) | 24.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 42 (tie) | Freeland | 23.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 42 (tie) | Nuangola | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 42 (tie) | Wilkes-Barre Township | 23.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 45 | Sugar Notch | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 46 | Exeter | 23.4 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Newport Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Glen Lyon.
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 Newport Township
How long is the average commute in Newport Township?
Workers who live in Newport Township, PA take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Newport Township without a car?
16.0% of households in Newport Township have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Newport Township?
11.6% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Newport Township worked from home, and 81.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport 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 Newport township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:53960, 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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