How long is the commute from Fort Lewis, WA?
Workers who live in Fort Lewis, WA take an average of 11.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
19.7% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.4 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Fort Lewis get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Lewis | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.1% (±4.4 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.2% (±3.2 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 19.7% (±3.5 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±1.6 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Fort Lewis, the average commute is lower than in Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Lewis, 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, Fort Lewis ranks 58 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 462 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Lewis
| Vehicles available | Fort Lewis | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±3.8 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% (±7.3 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.3% (±8.2 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 5.5% (±3.8 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Fort Lewis, 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 Fort Lewis
| Fort Lewis | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±1.6 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±2.1 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.2% (±1.6 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Lewis, 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 Fort Lewis
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lewis | — | 11.4 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| North Fort Lewis | 2.2 mi | 10.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| DuPont | 3.9 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| McChord AFB | 4.4 mi | 13.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood | 5.1 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Steilacoom | 5.2 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Anderson Island | 6.6 mi | 35.5 minutes (±10.2) | Higher |
| Spanaway | 6.8 mi | 37.3 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Parkland | 6.9 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: DuPont, WA (24.9 minutes), Lakewood, WA (29.3 minutes), Steilacoom, WA (27.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 59 | North Fort Lewis | 10.2 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 8 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fort Lewis 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 Fort Lewis
How long is the average commute in Fort Lewis?
Workers who live in Fort Lewis, WA take an average of 11.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Lewis without a car?
5.1% of households in Fort Lewis have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Lewis?
3.4% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Fort Lewis worked from home, and 98.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Lewis CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Lewis CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Lewis CDP, Washington
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 Fort Lewis CDP, Washington (place:24915, in state:53).
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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