How long is the commute from Eagle Lake, TX?
Workers who live in Eagle Lake, TX take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.2% of workers walk to work.
3.0% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±8.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Eagle Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Eagle Lake | Colorado County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.3% (±10.8 points) | 83.2% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.6% (±9.7 points) | 7.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.2% (±8.0 points) | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.0% (±2.1 points) | 5.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Eagle Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Colorado County (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Eagle Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Colorado County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Colorado County, Eagle Lake ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 653 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Eagle Lake
| Vehicles available | Eagle Lake | Colorado County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.7 points) | 4.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% (±13.1 points) | 26.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% (±10.4 points) | 41.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.3% (±9.0 points) | 27.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Eagle Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Colorado County (4.7%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Eagle Lake
| Eagle Lake | Colorado County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.0% (±2.1 points) | 5.1% (±2.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.9% (±7.2 points) | 89.5% (±2.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.0% (±9.7 points) | 81.9% (±3.7 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Eagle Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Colorado County (81.9%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Eagle Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Lake | — | 27.0 minutes (±8.1) | — |
| Sealy | 16 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Columbus | 16 mi | 21.3 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wallis | 16 mi | 32.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Bernard | 17 mi | 34.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Glidden | 17 mi | 38.0 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| South Frydek | 18 mi | 30.5 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| San Felipe | 20 mi | 34.7 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Brazos Country | 21 mi | 38.8 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Colorado County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glidden | 38.0 minutes (±10.6) |
| 2 | Eagle Lake | 27.0 minutes (±8.1) |
| 3 | Weimar | 21.5 minutes (±5.3) |
| 4 | Columbus | 21.3 minutes (±7.8) |
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 Eagle Lake
How long is the average commute in Eagle Lake?
Workers who live in Eagle Lake, TX take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Eagle Lake without a car?
2.6% of households in Eagle Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Eagle Lake?
3.0% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Eagle Lake worked from home, and 86.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle Lake city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle Lake city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle Lake city, Texas
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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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