How long is the commute from Dumbarton, VA?
Workers who live in Dumbarton, VA take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.6% of workers drive alone to work.
3.1% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
17.9% work from home.
9.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 3.1%
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.1%
How people in Dumbarton get to work
| Means of transportation | Dumbarton | Henrico County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.6% (±8.2 points) | 67.3% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.6% (±5.5 points) | 7.3% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.1% (±3.4 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±1.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.9% (±5.9 points) | 22.3% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Dumbarton, the average commute is not measurably different from Henrico County (22.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dumbarton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Henrico County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Henrico County, Dumbarton ranks 7 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 332 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dumbarton
| Vehicles available | Dumbarton | Henrico County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% (±5.6 points) | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.0% (±6.8 points) | 33.9% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% (±7.5 points) | 37.3% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.7% (±4.6 points) | 23.0% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Dumbarton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Henrico County (5.8%).
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 Dumbarton
| Dumbarton | Henrico County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.9% (±5.9 points) | 22.3% (±1.0 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±2.3 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.8% (±4.4 points) | 92.6% (±0.7 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dumbarton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Henrico County (92.6%).
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 Dumbarton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumbarton | — | 22.8 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Laurel | 1.7 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeside | 1.7 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Allen | 4.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Chamberlayne | 4.5 mi | 22.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Tuckahoe | 4.7 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Innsbrook | 4.7 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Richmond | 5.8 mi | 21.7 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Short Pump | 6.8 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Innsbrook, VA (18.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Henrico County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyndham | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Glen Allen | 24.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 3 | Sandston | 24.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 4 | Laurel | 24.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | East Highland Park | 23.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 | Highland Springs | 23.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Dumbarton | 22.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 8 | Chamberlayne | 22.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Short Pump | 21.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 10 | Tuckahoe | 21.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 11 | Lakeside | 20.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Montrose | 19.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 13 | Innsbrook | 18.4 minutes (±2.2) |
Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton
How long is the average commute in Dumbarton?
Workers who live in Dumbarton, VA take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dumbarton without a car?
9.1% of households in Dumbarton have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dumbarton?
17.9% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Dumbarton worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dumbarton CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dumbarton CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton CDP, Virginia (place:23744, 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 last updated on .
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