How long is the commute from Grand Mound, WA?
Workers who live in Grand Mound, WA take an average of 27.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.6% of workers walk to work.
9.6% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.2 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Grand Mound get to work
| Means of transportation | Grand Mound | Thurston County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.3% (±8.5 points) | 66.9% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±6.0 points) | 7.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 1.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.6% (±6.7 points) | 2.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.6% (±6.4 points) | 20.5% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Grand Mound, the average commute is not measurably different from Thurston County (25.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grand Mound, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Thurston County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Thurston County, Grand Mound ranks 8 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 227 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grand Mound
| Vehicles available | Grand Mound | Thurston County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.3% (±13.6 points) | 29.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% (±13.5 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.9% (±13.2 points) | 28.3% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Grand Mound, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Thurston County (4.7%).
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 Grand Mound
| Grand Mound | Thurston County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.6% (±6.4 points) | 20.5% (±1.0 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±1.4 points) | 97.4% (±0.4 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.1% (±1.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Grand Mound, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Thurston County (94.5%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Grand Mound
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Mound | — | 27.2 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Rochester | 2.9 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fords Prairie | 3.6 mi | 18.8 minutes (±5.1) | Lower |
| Centralia | 5.7 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bucoda | 6.7 mi | 33.9 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Tenino | 8.0 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Chehalis | 9.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Oakville | 11 mi | 28.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Tumwater | 14 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fords Prairie, WA (18.8 minutes), Tumwater, WA (21.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tenino, WA (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Thurston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | North Yelm | 35.1 minutes (±10.0) |
| 3 | Bucoda | 33.9 minutes (±8.4) |
| 4 | Yelm | 33.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Tenino | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Rochester | 32.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Tanglewilde | 28.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Grand Mound | 27.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 9 | Lacey | 25.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 | Tumwater | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 11 | Olympia | 20.0 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Thurston County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Grand Mound 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 Grand Mound
How long is the average commute in Grand Mound?
Workers who live in Grand Mound, WA take an average of 27.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grand Mound without a car?
0.0% of households in Grand Mound have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grand Mound?
9.6% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Grand Mound worked from home, and 99.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Mound CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Mound CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Mound 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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