How long is the commute from Shamokin, PA?
Workers who live in Shamokin, PA take an average of 32.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.0% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
22.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.1 minutes (±5.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 22.4%
How people in Shamokin get to work
| Means of transportation | Shamokin | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.6% (±7.3 points) | 76.3% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.3% (±9.2 points) | 9.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.0% (±4.4 points) | 3.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±3.6 points) | 9.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Shamokin, the average commute is higher than in Northumberland County (25.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shamokin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Northumberland County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Northumberland County, Shamokin ranks 5 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 413 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shamokin
| Vehicles available | Shamokin | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 22.4% (±5.8 points) | 9.2% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±6.3 points) | 34.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.7% (±5.8 points) | 34.5% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.0% (±4.2 points) | 21.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Shamokin, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Northumberland County (9.2%).
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 Shamokin
| Shamokin | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±3.6 points) | 9.9% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.5% (±4.5 points) | 90.0% (±1.0 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.1% (±4.5 points) | 85.1% (±1.2 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shamokin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Northumberland County (85.1%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shamokin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamokin | — | 32.1 minutes (±5.3) | — |
| Marshallton | 1.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview-Ferndale | 1.1 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Edgewood (community) | 1.2 mi | 24.2 minutes (±5.4) | Lower |
| Coal Township | 2.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| East Cameron Township | 3.1 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Ralpho Township | 4.3 mi | 29.4 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Kulpmont | 4.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Heights | 4.9 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairview-Ferndale, PA (25.0 minutes), Edgewood (community), PA (24.2 minutes), East Cameron Township, PA (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Northumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Mahanoy Township | 36.2 minutes (±5.4) |
| 2 | Herndon | 33.0 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 | West Cameron Township | 32.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 4 | Little Mahanoy Township | 32.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Shamokin | 32.1 minutes (±5.3) |
| 6 | Jordan Township (Northumberland County) | 30.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 | Washington Township (Northumberland County) | 30.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 8 | Lower Mahanoy Township | 29.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Ralpho Township | 29.4 minutes (±8.7) |
| 10 | Shamokin Township | 29.3 minutes (±5.4) |
| 11 | Mount Carmel Township | 29.2 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 11 of 36 places in Northumberland 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 Shamokin
How long is the average commute in Shamokin?
Workers who live in Shamokin, PA take an average of 32.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shamokin without a car?
22.4% of households in Shamokin have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shamokin?
5.9% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Shamokin worked from home, and 80.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin city, 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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Figures last updated on .
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