How long is the commute from West Cameron Township, PA?
Workers who live in West Cameron Township, PA take an average of 32.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.7 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in West Cameron Township get to work
| Means of transportation | West Cameron Township | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.7% (±7.9 points) | 76.3% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±3.5 points) | 9.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 3.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±7.6 points) | 9.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In West Cameron Township, 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 West Cameron Township, 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, West Cameron Township ranks 3 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 370 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Cameron Township
| Vehicles available | West Cameron Township | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±2.7 points) | 9.2% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.6% (±7.6 points) | 34.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±9.9 points) | 34.5% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.4% (±9.1 points) | 21.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In West Cameron Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Northumberland County (9.2%).
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 West Cameron Township
| West Cameron Township | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±7.6 points) | 9.9% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% (±6.4 points) | 90.0% (±1.0 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.8% (±5.2 points) | 85.1% (±1.2 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Cameron Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Northumberland County (85.1%).
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 West Cameron Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cameron Township | — | 32.7 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Zerbe Township | 2.1 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Trevorton | 2.7 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Mahanoy Township | 2.9 mi | 36.2 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Northumberland County) | 4.6 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview-Ferndale | 5.0 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Edgewood (community) | 5.1 mi | 24.2 minutes (±5.4) | Lower |
| Little Mahanoy Township | 5.4 mi | 32.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Mahantongo Township | 5.5 mi | 30.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairview-Ferndale, PA (25.0 minutes), Edgewood (community), PA (24.2 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) |
Showing 9 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 West Cameron Township
How long is the average commute in West Cameron Township?
Workers who live in West Cameron Township, PA take an average of 32.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Cameron Township without a car?
3.4% of households in West Cameron Township have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Cameron Township?
10.5% (±7.6 points) of workers who live in West Cameron Township worked from home, and 87.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Cameron township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Cameron township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Cameron township, Northumberland 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 West Cameron township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:82680, in state:42 county:097).
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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