How long is the commute from Throop, PA?
Workers who live in Throop, PA take an average of 15.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
9.9% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.8 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Throop get to work
| Means of transportation | Throop | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.0% (±7.5 points) | 75.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±4.0 points) | 9.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.9% (±6.1 points) | 10.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Throop, the average commute is lower than in Lackawanna County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Throop, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lackawanna County, Throop ranks 39 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2515 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Throop
| Vehicles available | Throop | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±3.2 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.0% (±8.3 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% (±8.2 points) | 35.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.9% (±6.2 points) | 16.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Throop, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lackawanna County (9.4%).
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 Throop
| Throop | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.9% (±6.1 points) | 10.0% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±2.3 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±6.2 points) | 87.5% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Throop, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (87.5%).
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 Throop
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throop | — | 15.8 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Olyphant | 1.3 mi | 18.8 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Dunmore | 1.8 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Jessup | 2.8 mi | 28.2 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Dickson City | 3.1 mi | 25.4 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Blakely | 3.3 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Roaring Brook Township | 4.4 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Scranton | 4.5 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Elmhurst Township | 4.8 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Olyphant, PA (18.8 minutes), Jessup, PA (28.2 minutes), Roaring Brook Township, PA (24.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lackawanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 32 (tie) | Scranton | 19.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 34 | La Plume Township | 19.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 35 | Olyphant | 18.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 36 | Blakely | 18.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 37 | Dunmore | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 38 | Clarks Summit | 16.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 39 | Throop | 15.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 40 | Moosic | 14.7 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 8 of 40 places in Lackawanna 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 Throop
How long is the average commute in Throop?
Workers who live in Throop, PA take an average of 15.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Throop without a car?
4.3% of households in Throop have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Throop?
9.9% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Throop worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Throop borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Throop borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Throop 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 Throop borough, Pennsylvania (place:76648, 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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