How long is the commute from McMechen, WV?
Workers who live in McMechen, WV take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
5.4% work from home.
11.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.9 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Households without a car
- 11.3%
How people in McMechen get to work
| Means of transportation | McMechen | Marshall County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±7.8 points) | 79.1% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.9% (±6.4 points) | 11.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±2.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.4% (±4.3 points) | 5.3% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In McMechen, the average commute is not measurably different from Marshall County (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In McMechen, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marshall County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marshall County, McMechen ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 139 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in McMechen
| Vehicles available | McMechen | Marshall County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.3% (±7.1 points) | 7.9% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.3% (±9.7 points) | 35.6% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% (±7.7 points) | 36.5% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.0% (±7.8 points) | 19.9% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In McMechen, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marshall County (7.9%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (8.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in McMechen
| McMechen | Marshall County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.4% (±4.3 points) | 5.3% (±1.7 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.1% (±4.0 points) | 89.6% (±2.1 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±6.3 points) | 85.7% (±2.3 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In McMechen, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marshall County (85.7%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (86.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near McMechen
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McMechen | — | 22.9 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Benwood | 1.3 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Shadyside | 1.4 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Bellaire | 2.2 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Dale | 3.0 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pultney Township | 3.3 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Moundsville | 4.5 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mead Township | 4.6 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem | 5.0 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shadyside, OH (18.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marshall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron | 28.5 minutes (±6.4) |
| 2 | McMechen | 22.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Moundsville | 20.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Benwood | 20.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Glen Dale | 20.2 minutes (±2.3) |
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 McMechen
How long is the average commute in McMechen?
Workers who live in McMechen, WV take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in McMechen without a car?
11.3% of households in McMechen have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in McMechen?
5.4% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in McMechen worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McMechen city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McMechen city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McMechen city, 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 McMechen city, West Virginia (place:50260, 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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