How long is the commute from Bethlehem, WV?
Workers who live in Bethlehem, WV take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
9.5% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Bethlehem get to work
| Means of transportation | Bethlehem | Ohio County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.0% (±5.6 points) | 79.2% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±3.5 points) | 6.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±2.3 points) | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.5% (±4.6 points) | 6.4% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Bethlehem, the average commute is not measurably different from Ohio County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bethlehem, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ohio County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Ohio County, Bethlehem ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 214 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bethlehem
| Vehicles available | Bethlehem | Ohio County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±2.2 points) | 12.0% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% (±6.2 points) | 38.7% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.4% (±6.5 points) | 33.7% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±4.4 points) | 15.6% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Bethlehem, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Ohio County (12.0%).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (8.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bethlehem
| Bethlehem | Ohio County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.5% (±4.6 points) | 6.4% (±1.2 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±2.5 points) | 89.5% (±1.6 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.9% (±2.7 points) | 86.6% (±1.8 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Bethlehem, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Ohio County (86.6%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (86.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bethlehem
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | — | 18.9 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Wheeling | 2.0 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Triadelphia | 3.3 mi | 17.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeport | 3.8 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Benwood | 3.9 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bellaire | 4.1 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brookside | 4.6 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Martins Ferry | 4.7 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| McMechen | 5.0 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ohio County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearview | 30.5 minutes (±5.3) |
| 2 | West Liberty | 22.6 minutes (±7.0) |
| 3 | Valley Grove | 20.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Wheeling | 19.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 | Bethlehem | 18.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 | Triadelphia | 17.1 minutes (±3.4) |
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 Bethlehem
How long is the average commute in Bethlehem?
Workers who live in Bethlehem, WV take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bethlehem without a car?
3.3% of households in Bethlehem have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bethlehem?
9.5% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Bethlehem worked from home, and 95.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethlehem village, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethlehem village, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethlehem village, West 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 Bethlehem village, West Virginia (place:06940, in state:54).
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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