How long is the commute from Dahlgren, VA?
Workers who live in Dahlgren, VA take an average of 25.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
16.6% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.5 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Dahlgren get to work
| Means of transportation | Dahlgren | King George County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.3% (±9.0 points) | 73.6% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±4.8 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.4% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.6% (±6.5 points) | 15.1% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Dahlgren, the average commute is lower than in King George County (37.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dahlgren, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from King George County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In King George County, Dahlgren ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 261 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dahlgren
| Vehicles available | Dahlgren | King George County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±2.7 points) | 2.6% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% (±9.6 points) | 24.7% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.4% (±7.5 points) | 33.8% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.4% (±9.2 points) | 38.9% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Dahlgren, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from King George County (2.6%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (6.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Dahlgren
| Dahlgren | King George County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.6% (±6.5 points) | 15.1% (±2.0 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±2.8 points) | 95.7% (±1.5 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±3.9 points) | 91.0% (±2.3 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dahlgren, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from King George County (91.0%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dahlgren
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlgren | — | 25.5 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Colonial Beach | 6.6 mi | 40.1 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| King George | 7.8 mi | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Port Royal | 14 mi | 33.8 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| La Plata | 15 mi | 39.6 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Passapatanzy | 15 mi | 49.9 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| Quantico | 17 mi | 28.2 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Charlotte Hall | 18 mi | 32.1 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Potomac Heights | 18 mi | 32.1 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Colonial Beach, VA (40.1 minutes), King George, VA (34.6 minutes), La Plata, MD (39.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across King George County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passapatanzy | 49.9 minutes (±8.8) |
| 2 | King George | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Dahlgren | 25.5 minutes (±5.7) |
Dahlgren is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Dahlgren
How long is the average commute in Dahlgren?
Workers who live in Dahlgren, VA take an average of 25.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dahlgren without a car?
1.7% of households in Dahlgren have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dahlgren?
16.6% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Dahlgren worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dahlgren CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dahlgren CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dahlgren CDP, 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 Dahlgren CDP, Virginia (place:21008, in state:51).
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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