How long is the commute from Poetry, TX?
Workers who live in Poetry, TX take an average of 29.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
25.0% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.2 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 25.0%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Poetry get to work
| Means of transportation | Poetry | Kaufman County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.8% (±13.0 points) | 76.1% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.1% (±2.8 points) | 9.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.0% (±13.7 points) | 12.5% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Poetry, the average commute is lower than in Kaufman County (35.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Poetry, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kaufman County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kaufman County, Poetry ranks 17 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 499 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Poetry
| Vehicles available | Poetry | Kaufman County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±9.4 points) | 3.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.7% (±8.8 points) | 25.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% (±11.9 points) | 39.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.0% (±10.8 points) | 31.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Poetry, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kaufman County (3.1%).
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 Poetry
| Poetry | Kaufman County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.0% (±13.7 points) | 12.5% (±1.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±2.3 points) | 97.4% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±7.7 points) | 90.7% (±0.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Poetry, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kaufman County (90.7%).
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 Poetry
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poetry | — | 29.2 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Union Valley | 7.5 mi | 27.2 minutes (±9.5) | Not measurably different |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 7.7 mi | 38.8 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Terrell | 8.2 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Quinlan | 8.9 mi | 37.1 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Elmo | 9.3 mi | 39.0 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Royse City | 10.0 mi | 34.3 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fate | 10 mi | 35.2 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Mobile City | 11 mi | 50.8 minutes (±43.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: McLendon-Chisholm, TX (38.8 minutes), Fate, TX (35.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kaufman County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Oak Ridge (Kaufman County) | 36.1 minutes (±8.7) |
| 12 (tie) | Kemp | 35.5 minutes (±7.4) |
| 12 (tie) | Talty | 35.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Oak Grove | 34.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 15 | Crandall | 33.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 (tie) | Kaufman | 29.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 16 (tie) | Poetry | 29.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 18 | Terrell | 27.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 19 | Mabank | 25.7 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 9 of 19 places in Kaufman 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 Poetry
How long is the average commute in Poetry?
Workers who live in Poetry, TX take an average of 29.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Poetry without a car?
0.0% of households in Poetry have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Poetry?
25.0% (±13.7 points) of workers who live in Poetry worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poetry town, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poetry town, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poetry town, 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 Poetry town, Texas (place:58502, 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 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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