How long is the commute from Dorset, VT?
Workers who live in Dorset, VT take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.3% of workers walk to work.
29.3% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 29.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Dorset get to work
| Means of transportation | Dorset | Bennington County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.1% (±10.9 points) | 69.9% | 68.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.3% (±8.8 points) | 3.8% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.3% (±9.1 points) | 17.7% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
In Dorset, the average commute is not measurably different from Bennington County (20.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dorset, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bennington County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bennington County, Dorset ranks 12 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 197 of 246.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dorset
| Vehicles available | Dorset | Bennington County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±2.6 points) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% (±9.1 points) | 36.4% | 35.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.6% (±8.5 points) | 38.9% | 41.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.7% (±8.3 points) | 17.2% | 17.3% | 21.9% |
In Dorset, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bennington County (7.5%).
It is also lower than in Vermont (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Dorset
| Dorset | Bennington County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.3% (±9.1 points) | 17.7% (±2.4 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±6.4 points) | 93.2% (±1.3 points) | 95.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±6.8 points) | 84.4% (±2.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Dorset, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bennington County (84.4%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dorset
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset | — | 21.7 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Peru | 4.9 mi | 27.9 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Danby | 5.0 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Manchester Center | 6.6 mi | 15.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Tabor | 7.2 mi | 45.5 minutes (±15.1) | Higher |
| Manchester (Bennington County, town) | 8.4 mi | 14.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Winhall | 8.5 mi | 26.6 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rupert | 8.6 mi | 26.9 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester (Bennington County, village) | 8.8 mi | 19.5 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Manchester (Bennington County, town), VT (14.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Danby, VT (29.6 minutes), Mount Tabor, VT (45.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bennington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Winhall | 26.6 minutes (±8.6) |
| 7 | Shaftsbury | 24.6 minutes (±7.9) |
| 8 | Woodford | 23.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Searsburg | 23.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 10 | Landgrove | 22.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 11 | Sunderland | 22.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 12 | Dorset | 21.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 13 | Pownal | 21.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 14 | Arlington | 20.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 15 | Bennington | 17.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Manchester (Bennington County, town) | 14.4 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Bennington 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 Dorset
How long is the average commute in Dorset?
Workers who live in Dorset, VT take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dorset without a car?
2.5% of households in Dorset have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dorset?
29.3% (±9.1 points) of workers who live in Dorset worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dorset town, Bennington County, Vermont
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dorset town, Bennington County, Vermont
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dorset town, Bennington County, Vermont
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 Dorset town, Bennington County, Vermont (county subdivision:17725, in state:50 county:003).
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 last updated on .
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