How long is the commute from Port Carbon, PA?
Workers who live in Port Carbon, PA take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.9 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Port Carbon get to work
| Means of transportation | Port Carbon | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.9% (±7.4 points) | 77.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±5.6 points) | 10.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±5.0 points) | 7.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Port Carbon, the average commute is lower than in Schuylkill County (27.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Port Carbon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Schuylkill County, Port Carbon ranks 65 of 67 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2203 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Port Carbon
| Vehicles available | Port Carbon | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±5.2 points) | 8.0% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% (±8.1 points) | 32.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% (±7.9 points) | 35.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.9% (±6.1 points) | 24.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Port Carbon, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (8.0%).
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 Port Carbon
| Port Carbon | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±5.0 points) | 7.3% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±3.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.7 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.3% (±6.2 points) | 86.7% (±0.9 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Port Carbon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (86.7%).
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 Port Carbon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Carbon | — | 20.9 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mechanicsville | 0.8 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| East Norwegian Township | 0.9 mi | 22.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Carbon | 2.0 mi | 29.5 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| North Manheim Township | 2.1 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| St. Clair | 2.1 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pottsville | 2.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| New Philadelphia | 3.0 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.7) | 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 Schuylkill County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 58 (tie) | West Mahanoy Township | 22.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 60 | North Manheim Township | 22.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 61 | Minersville | 22.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 62 | Walker Township (Schuylkill County) | 21.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 63 | Landingville | 21.2 minutes (±5.8) |
| 64 | Port Clinton | 21.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 65 | Port Carbon | 20.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 66 | Kline Township | 20.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 67 | Norwegian Township | 19.6 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 9 of 67 places in Schuylkill 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 Port Carbon
How long is the average commute in Port Carbon?
Workers who live in Port Carbon, PA take an average of 20.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Port Carbon without a car?
6.3% of households in Port Carbon have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Port Carbon?
7.9% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Port Carbon worked from home, and 86.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Carbon borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Carbon borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Carbon borough, Pennsylvania
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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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