How long is the commute from DuPont, WA?
Workers who live in DuPont, WA take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
10.4% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in DuPont get to work
| Means of transportation | DuPont | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±4.8 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±4.1 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.4% (±3.0 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In DuPont, the average commute is lower than in Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In DuPont, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Pierce County (2.1%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pierce County, DuPont ranks 52 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 275 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in DuPont
| Vehicles available | DuPont | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±3.5 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.4% (±5.8 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% (±6.0 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.1% (±6.5 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In DuPont, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pierce County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in DuPont
| DuPont | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.4% (±3.0 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±0.9 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±1.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In DuPont, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Pierce County (94.6%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near DuPont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| DuPont | — | 24.9 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| North Fort Lewis | 2.7 mi | 10.2 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Anderson Island | 3.3 mi | 35.5 minutes (±10.2) | Higher |
| Fort Lewis | 3.9 mi | 11.4 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Steilacoom | 5.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood | 6.8 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Tanglewilde | 7.4 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| McChord AFB | 7.5 mi | 13.6 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Lacey | 8.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Fort Lewis, WA (10.2 minutes), Fort Lewis, WA (11.4 minutes), McChord AFB, WA (13.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Anderson Island, WA (35.5 minutes), Lakewood, WA (29.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Edgewood | 28.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 47 | University Place | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 48 | Steilacoom | 27.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 49 | Fife | 26.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 50 | Summit | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 51 | Fife Heights | 25.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 52 | DuPont | 24.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 53 | Wollochet | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 54 | Fircrest | 23.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 55 | Rosedale | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 56 | Purdy | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 57 | McChord AFB | 13.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 58 | Fort Lewis | 11.4 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce 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 DuPont
How long is the average commute in DuPont?
Workers who live in DuPont, WA take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in DuPont without a car?
5.4% of households in DuPont have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in DuPont?
10.4% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in DuPont worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DuPont city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DuPont city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DuPont city, Washington
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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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