How long is the commute from Graham, WA?
Workers who live in Graham, WA take an average of 43.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 43.0 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Graham get to work
| Means of transportation | Graham | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±3.3 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±1.9 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.7 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±2.3 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Graham, the average commute is higher than in Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Graham, 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, Graham ranks 9 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 18 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Graham
| Vehicles available | Graham | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±1.4 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.0% (±2.6 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±3.5 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 45.1% (±3.7 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Graham, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Pierce County (5.4%).
It is also lower than in Washington (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Graham
| Graham | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±2.3 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±1.7 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.2% (±1.5 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Graham, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Graham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham | — | 43.0 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Elk Plain | 4.2 mi | 36.5 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Orting | 5.3 mi | 39.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Frederickson | 5.6 mi | 35.7 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| South Creek | 5.9 mi | 44.1 minutes (±15.4) | Not measurably different |
| South Hill | 6.0 mi | 33.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| McMillin | 6.6 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Tehaleh | 7.3 mi | 46.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Lake (Pierce County) | 7.4 mi | 35.6 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elk Plain, WA (36.5 minutes), Frederickson, WA (35.7 minutes), South Hill, WA (33.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Tehaleh | 46.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 4 | Longbranch | 45.5 minutes (±6.8) |
| 5 | Carbonado | 45.3 minutes (±8.8) |
| 6 | South Creek | 44.1 minutes (±15.4) |
| 7 | Stansberry Lake | 43.7 minutes (±7.9) |
| 8 | Wilkeson | 43.4 minutes (±7.5) |
| 9 | Graham | 43.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Roy | 41.4 minutes (±7.0) |
| 11 | Eatonville | 40.4 minutes (±5.6) |
| 12 | Orting | 39.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Fox Island | 38.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 14 | Spanaway | 37.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | South Prairie | 36.8 minutes (±7.8) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Graham 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 Graham
How long is the average commute in Graham?
Workers who live in Graham, WA take an average of 43.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Graham without a car?
3.5% of households in Graham have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Graham?
10.7% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Graham worked from home, and 95.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Graham CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Graham CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Graham CDP, 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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