How long is the commute from Dakota Dunes, SD?
Workers who live in Dakota Dunes, SD take an average of 12.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.1 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Dakota Dunes get to work
| Means of transportation | Dakota Dunes | Union County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.2% (±8.3 points) | 82.6% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±3.6 points) | 6.8% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±7.9 points) | 7.9% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Dakota Dunes, the average commute is lower than in Union County (17.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dakota Dunes, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Union County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, Dakota Dunes ranks 13 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 573 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dakota Dunes
| Vehicles available | Dakota Dunes | Union County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 3.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.2% (±7.0 points) | 23.8% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.9% (±8.8 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.9% (±6.9 points) | 35.3% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In Dakota Dunes, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Union County (3.7%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Dakota Dunes
| Dakota Dunes | Union County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±7.9 points) | 7.9% (±2.3 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±1.3 points) | 95.0% (±1.7 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.7% (±6.0 points) | 89.5% (±2.5 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Dakota Dunes, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Union County (89.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (89.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dakota Dunes
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Dunes | — | 12.1 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Big Sioux Township | 2.6 mi | 12.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| North Sioux City | 3.2 mi | 14.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| South Sioux City | 4.1 mi | 12.2 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sioux City | 4.8 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Jackson | 5.3 mi | 18.0 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Dakota City | 5.9 mi | 14.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Union County) | 7.4 mi | 20.8 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Jefferson | 8.9 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sioux City, IA (17.5 minutes), Jackson, NE (18.0 minutes), Jefferson Township (Union County), SD (20.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Elk Point | 20.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Jefferson Township (Union County) | 20.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 9 | Brule Township (Union County) | 17.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 | Alcester | 14.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 11 | North Sioux City | 14.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Big Sioux Township | 12.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 13 | Dakota Dunes | 12.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 14 | Civil Bend Township | 11.1 minutes (±5.7) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Union County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Dakota Dunes is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Dakota Dunes
How long is the average commute in Dakota Dunes?
Workers who live in Dakota Dunes, SD take an average of 12.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dakota Dunes without a car?
0.0% of households in Dakota Dunes have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dakota Dunes?
10.5% (±7.9 points) of workers who live in Dakota Dunes worked from home, and 90.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dakota Dunes CDP, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dakota Dunes CDP, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dakota Dunes CDP, 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 Dakota Dunes CDP, South Dakota (place:15256, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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