How long is the commute from Aberdeen, SD?
Workers who live in Aberdeen, SD take an average of 11.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
5.4% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.9 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Aberdeen get to work
| Means of transportation | Aberdeen | Brown County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±3.2 points) | 79.3% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.6% (±2.2 points) | 9.7% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±1.5 points) | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.4% (±1.6 points) | 6.3% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Aberdeen, the average commute is lower than in Brown County (13.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Aberdeen, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brown County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Brown County, Aberdeen ranks 23 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 578 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Aberdeen
| Vehicles available | Aberdeen | Brown County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±2.0 points) | 6.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.9% (±3.7 points) | 30.7% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% (±3.3 points) | 38.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±3.2 points) | 24.4% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Aberdeen, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Brown County (6.8%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Aberdeen
| Aberdeen | Brown County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.4% (±1.6 points) | 6.3% (±1.5 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±2.2 points) | 92.1% (±1.9 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.7% (±2.7 points) | 87.5% (±2.3 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Aberdeen, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Brown County (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (89.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Aberdeen
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | — | 11.9 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Aberdeen Township | 2.7 mi | 13.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bath Township | 6.0 mi | 19.1 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Lincoln Township (Brown County) | 8.1 mi | 15.4 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Warner Township | 9.5 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Warner | 9.7 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Mercier Township | 10 mi | 19.3 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Ravinia Township | 11 mi | 43.3 minutes (±24.3) | Higher |
| Westport | 13 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bath Township, SD (19.1 minutes), Lincoln Township (Brown County), SD (15.4 minutes), Warner Township, SD (20.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brown County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Groton | 16.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 18 | West Rondell Township | 16.5 minutes (±6.5) |
| 19 | Hecla | 16.1 minutes (±9.2) |
| 20 | Lincoln Township (Brown County) | 15.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 21 | Palmyra Township | 14.4 minutes (±7.6) |
| 22 | Aberdeen Township | 13.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 23 | Aberdeen | 11.9 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 7 of 23 places in Brown 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 Aberdeen
How long is the average commute in Aberdeen?
Workers who live in Aberdeen, SD take an average of 11.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Aberdeen without a car?
8.0% of households in Aberdeen have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Aberdeen?
5.4% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Aberdeen worked from home, and 87.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aberdeen city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aberdeen city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aberdeen city, South Dakota
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 Aberdeen city, South Dakota (place:00100, in state:46).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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