How long is the commute from Wayne Township (Dauphin County), PA?
Workers who live in Wayne Township (Dauphin County), PA take an average of 35.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
13.7% work from home.
0.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.4 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.6%
How people in Wayne Township (Dauphin County) get to work
| Means of transportation | Wayne Township (Dauphin County) | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.8% (±4.5 points) | 68.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±2.2 points) | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 2.8% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.7% (±4.4 points) | 16.8% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Wayne Township (Dauphin County), the average commute is higher than in Dauphin County (21.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wayne Township (Dauphin County), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dauphin County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Dauphin County, Wayne Township (Dauphin County) ranks 3 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 219 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wayne Township (Dauphin County)
| Vehicles available | Wayne Township (Dauphin County) | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.3% (±5.1 points) | 36.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.2% (±8.6 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 44.0% (±7.2 points) | 18.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Wayne Township (Dauphin County), the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dauphin 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 Wayne Township (Dauphin County)
| Wayne Township (Dauphin County) | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.7% (±4.4 points) | 16.8% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±2.1 points) | 94.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±5.6 points) | 90.3% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wayne Township (Dauphin County), the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dauphin County (90.3%).
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 Wayne Township (Dauphin County)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township (Dauphin County) | — | 35.4 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Halifax Township | 4.9 mi | 27.0 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Halifax | 5.1 mi | 25.8 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Dauphin County) | 5.5 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Paxton Township | 5.5 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Elizabethville | 6.1 mi | 27.6 minutes (±6.2) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Dauphin County) | 7.1 mi | 33.3 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| New Buffalo | 7.1 mi | 30.7 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Dauphin County) | 7.8 mi | 34.8 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Halifax Township, PA (27.0 minutes), Halifax, PA (25.8 minutes), Middle Paxton Township, PA (24.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams Township (Dauphin County) | 38.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 2 | Rush Township (Dauphin County) | 35.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 3 | Wayne Township (Dauphin County) | 35.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Jefferson Township (Dauphin County) | 34.8 minutes (±8.9) |
| 5 | Pillow | 33.7 minutes (±7.7) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Dauphin County) | 33.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Upper Paxton Township | 32.7 minutes (±7.8) |
| 8 | Williamstown | 31.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Jackson Township (Dauphin County) | 31.6 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 9 of 40 places in Dauphin 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 Wayne Township (Dauphin County)
How long is the average commute in Wayne Township (Dauphin County)?
Workers who live in Wayne Township (Dauphin County), PA take an average of 35.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wayne Township (Dauphin County) without a car?
0.6% of households in Wayne Township (Dauphin County) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wayne Township (Dauphin County)?
13.7% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Wayne Township (Dauphin County) worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne township, Dauphin County, 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 Wayne township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:81744, in state:42 county:043).
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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