How long is the commute from Olton, TX?
Workers who live in Olton, TX take an average of 13.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.5 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Olton get to work
| Means of transportation | Olton | Lamb County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.0% (±8.4 points) | 80.6% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% (±7.0 points) | 13.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±2.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±4.1 points) | 4.0% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Olton, the average commute is not measurably different from Lamb County (16.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Olton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lamb County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lamb County, Olton ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1373 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Olton
| Vehicles available | Olton | Lamb County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±6.4 points) | 3.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% (±9.4 points) | 28.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% (±12.0 points) | 36.4% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.6% (±9.0 points) | 31.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Olton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lamb County (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Olton
| Olton | Lamb County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±4.1 points) | 4.0% (±1.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.4% (±8.1 points) | 88.9% (±3.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.5% (±9.1 points) | 84.7% (±3.1 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Olton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lamb County (84.7%).
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 Olton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olton | — | 13.5 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Springlake | 10 mi | 9.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hart | 14 mi | 18.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Edmonson | 15 mi | 22.0 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Earth | 16 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hale Center | 18 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Amherst | 20 mi | 18.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Littlefield | 21 mi | 16.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sudan | 23 mi | 16.5 minutes (±3.2) | 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 Lamb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst | 18.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Earth | 17.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Sudan | 16.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Littlefield | 16.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Olton | 13.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Springlake | 9.8 minutes (±3.2) |
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 Olton
How long is the average commute in Olton?
Workers who live in Olton, TX take an average of 13.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Olton without a car?
8.8% of households in Olton have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Olton?
6.4% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Olton worked from home, and 82.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olton city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olton city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olton city, Texas
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 Olton city, Texas (place:54012, in state:48).
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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