How long is the commute from Moundsville, WV?
Workers who live in Moundsville, WV take an average of 20.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
2.4% work from home.
10.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.8 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Households without a car
- 10.4%
How people in Moundsville get to work
| Means of transportation | Moundsville | Marshall County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.2% (±5.4 points) | 79.1% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±3.9 points) | 11.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±2.5 points) | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.4% (±1.9 points) | 5.3% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Moundsville, the average commute is lower than in Marshall County (24.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Moundsville, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Marshall County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marshall County, Moundsville ranks 3 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 173 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Moundsville
| Vehicles available | Moundsville | Marshall County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% (±4.9 points) | 7.9% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.8% (±7.7 points) | 35.6% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% (±7.1 points) | 36.5% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.5% (±3.5 points) | 19.9% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Moundsville, 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 Moundsville
| Moundsville | Marshall County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.4% (±1.9 points) | 5.3% (±1.7 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% (±4.7 points) | 89.6% (±2.1 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.5% (±5.4 points) | 85.7% (±2.3 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Moundsville, 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 lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Moundsville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moundsville | — | 20.8 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Glen Dale | 1.8 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mead Township | 3.4 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Shadyside | 3.5 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| McMechen | 4.5 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Powhatan Point | 5.5 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Benwood | 5.7 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| York Township (Belmont County) | 6.3 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Bellaire | 6.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: York Township (Belmont County), OH (24.8 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 Moundsville
How long is the average commute in Moundsville?
Workers who live in Moundsville, WV take an average of 20.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Moundsville without a car?
10.4% of households in Moundsville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Moundsville?
2.4% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Moundsville worked from home, and 82.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moundsville city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moundsville city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moundsville 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 Moundsville city, West Virginia (place:56020, 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 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.
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