How long is the commute from Pottsville, PA?
Workers who live in Pottsville, PA take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
5.5% of workers walk to work.
8.8% work from home.
16.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Households without a car
- 16.1%
How people in Pottsville get to work
| Means of transportation | Pottsville | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.9% (±5.0 points) | 77.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±3.4 points) | 10.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.5% (±2.6 points) | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±2.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.8% (±2.5 points) | 7.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Pottsville, the average commute is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pottsville, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Schuylkill County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Schuylkill County, Pottsville ranks 48 of 67 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1683 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pottsville
| Vehicles available | Pottsville | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.1% (±3.9 points) | 8.0% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.4% (±5.4 points) | 32.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.6% (±4.4 points) | 35.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.8% (±2.9 points) | 24.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Pottsville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Schuylkill County (8.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pottsville
| Pottsville | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.8% (±2.5 points) | 7.3% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.6% (±2.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.7 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.4% (±3.2 points) | 86.7% (±0.9 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pottsville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (86.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pottsville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | — | 24.3 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Norwegian Township | 1.1 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Carbon | 1.2 mi | 29.5 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mechanicsville | 1.7 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Palo Alto | 2.1 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| North Manheim Township | 2.3 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Port Carbon | 2.5 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Minersville | 2.7 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Branch Township | 2.8 mi | 33.0 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Branch Township, PA (33.0 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Hubley Township | 25.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 43 | Frackville | 24.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 44 (tie) | Girardville | 24.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 44 (tie) | Tamaqua | 24.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 46 | New Castle Township | 24.7 minutes (±6.6) |
| 47 | Delano Township | 24.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 48 | Pottsville | 24.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 49 (tie) | Mahanoy City | 23.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 49 (tie) | Hegins Township | 23.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 51 (tie) | Gilberton | 23.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 51 (tie) | St. Clair | 23.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 51 (tie) | Reilly Township | 23.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 54 | Cressona | 23.5 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 13 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 Pottsville
How long is the average commute in Pottsville?
Workers who live in Pottsville, PA take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pottsville without a car?
16.1% of households in Pottsville have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pottsville?
8.8% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Pottsville worked from home, and 84.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pottsville city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pottsville city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pottsville city, 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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