How long is the commute from Thompsontown, PA?
Workers who live in Thompsontown, PA take an average of 33.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
16.0% work from home.
11.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.4 minutes (±6.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.0%
- Households without a car
- 11.6%
How people in Thompsontown get to work
| Means of transportation | Thompsontown | Juniata County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±11.4 points) | 76.1% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±4.2 points) | 10.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±12.8 points) | 0.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±12.8 points) | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±12.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.0% (±11.1 points) | 9.5% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Thompsontown, the average commute is not measurably different from Juniata County (31.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Thompsontown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Juniata County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Juniata County, Thompsontown ranks 7 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 321 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thompsontown
| Vehicles available | Thompsontown | Juniata County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.6% (±7.5 points) | 6.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.7% (±11.4 points) | 24.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.9% (±9.4 points) | 35.5% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.8% (±5.6 points) | 32.7% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Thompsontown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Juniata County (6.9%).
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 Thompsontown
| Thompsontown | Juniata County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.0% (±11.1 points) | 9.5% (±1.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.9% (±7.5 points) | 87.6% (±1.4 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.8% (±7.4 points) | 83.9% (±1.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Thompsontown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Juniata County (83.9%).
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 Thompsontown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompsontown | — | 33.4 minutes (±6.9) | — |
| Delaware Township (Juniata County) | 1.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Walker Township (Juniata County) | 3.7 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Millerstown | 4.5 mi | 30.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Tuscarora Township (Perry County) | 4.5 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fayette Township | 6.2 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Juniata Township (Perry County) | 6.6 mi | 37.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood Township (Perry County) | 6.8 mi | 33.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Oliver Township (Perry County) | 7.5 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Walker Township (Juniata County), PA (25.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Juniata County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lack Township | 44.8 minutes (±7.5) |
| 2 | Greenwood Township (Juniata County) | 44.4 minutes (±9.2) |
| 3 | Tuscarora Township (Juniata County) | 44.0 minutes (±7.7) |
| 4 | Susquehanna Township (Juniata County) | 36.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Spruce Hill Township | 35.8 minutes (±7.5) |
| 6 | Milford Township (Juniata County) | 34.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 7 | Thompsontown | 33.4 minutes (±6.9) |
| 8 | Monroe Township (Juniata County) | 33.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Mifflin | 31.8 minutes (±11.8) |
| 10 | Turbett Township | 29.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 11 | Fermanagh Township | 28.6 minutes (±5.2) |
| 12 | Fayette Township | 28.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 13 | Delaware Township (Juniata County) | 27.5 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Juniata 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 Thompsontown
How long is the average commute in Thompsontown?
Workers who live in Thompsontown, PA take an average of 33.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thompsontown without a car?
11.6% of households in Thompsontown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thompsontown?
16.0% (±11.1 points) of workers who live in Thompsontown worked from home, and 83.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thompsontown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thompsontown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thompsontown borough, 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 Thompsontown borough, Pennsylvania (place:76536, in state:42).
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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