How long is the commute from Colonial Beach, VA?
Workers who live in Colonial Beach, VA take an average of 40.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
10.8% work from home.
5.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 40.1 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.7%
How people in Colonial Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Colonial Beach | Westmoreland County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.4% (±9.0 points) | 75.9% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.1% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±5.1 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% (±6.4 points) | 13.4% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Colonial Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from Westmoreland County (42.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Colonial Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Westmoreland County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 20 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Colonial Beach
| Vehicles available | Colonial Beach | Westmoreland County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% (±4.0 points) | 6.1% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.3% (±10.1 points) | 27.7% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% (±9.3 points) | 36.5% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.6% (±5.9 points) | 29.7% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Colonial Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Westmoreland County (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Colonial Beach
| Colonial Beach | Westmoreland County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.8% (±6.4 points) | 13.4% (±3.0 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% (±4.5 points) | 88.8% (±3.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.6% (±5.0 points) | 82.7% (±3.6 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Colonial Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Westmoreland County (82.7%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (91.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Colonial Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Beach | — | 40.1 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Dahlgren | 6.6 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
| King George | 10 mi | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Port Royal | 13 mi | 33.8 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Montross | 15 mi | 17.3 minutes (±6.8) | Lower |
| Mechanicsville | 17 mi | 40.4 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Charlotte Hall | 18 mi | 32.1 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| La Plata | 19 mi | 39.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Leonardtown | 19 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dahlgren, VA (25.5 minutes), Montross, VA (17.3 minutes), Leonardtown, MD (29.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
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 Colonial Beach
How long is the average commute in Colonial Beach?
Workers who live in Colonial Beach, VA take an average of 40.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Colonial Beach without a car?
5.7% of households in Colonial Beach have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Colonial Beach?
10.8% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Colonial Beach worked from home, and 88.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colonial Beach town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colonial Beach town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colonial Beach town, Virginia
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 Colonial Beach town, Virginia (place:18400, in state:51).
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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