How long is the commute from Oakwood, PA?
Workers who live in Oakwood, PA take an average of 20.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
17.0% work from home.
0.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.3 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 17.0%
- Households without a car
- 0.3%
How people in Oakwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Oakwood | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.9% (±10.1 points) | 75.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±3.5 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±1.2 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±2.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.0% (±10.5 points) | 13.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Oakwood, the average commute is not measurably different from Lawrence County (23.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oakwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lawrence County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lawrence County, Oakwood ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 315 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oakwood
| Vehicles available | Oakwood | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 8.0% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% (±10.7 points) | 36.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.2% (±14.4 points) | 35.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.1% (±8.9 points) | 20.2% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Oakwood, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lawrence County (8.0%).
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 Oakwood
| Oakwood | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.0% (±10.5 points) | 13.4% (±1.3 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±2.9 points) | 91.7% (±0.8 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±3.6 points) | 86.7% (±1.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oakwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lawrence County (86.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oakwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood | — | 20.3 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Oakland (community, Lawrence County) | 1.4 mi | 16.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| New Castle Northwest | 1.5 mi | 18.5 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| New Castle | 2.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| South New Castle | 3.1 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Neshannock Township | 3.1 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township (Lawrence County) | 4.5 mi | 21.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mahoning Township (Lawrence County) | 5.2 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hickory Township (Lawrence County) | 5.2 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakwood | 20.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 2 | New Castle Northwest | 18.5 minutes (±8.6) |
| 3 | Oakland (community, Lawrence County) | 16.8 minutes (±3.0) |
Oakwood is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Union Township (Lawrence 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 Oakwood
How long is the average commute in Oakwood?
Workers who live in Oakwood, PA take an average of 20.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oakwood without a car?
0.3% of households in Oakwood have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oakwood?
17.0% (±10.5 points) of workers who live in Oakwood worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakwood CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakwood CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakwood 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 Oakwood CDP, Pennsylvania (place:56232, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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