How long is the commute from Shepherdstown, WV?
Workers who live in Shepherdstown, WV take an average of 16.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
27.4% of workers walk to work.
20.0% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.9 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 20.0%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Shepherdstown get to work
| Means of transportation | Shepherdstown | Jefferson County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.7% (±12.7 points) | 69.5% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 9.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 27.4% (±13.5 points) | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.0% (±9.2 points) | 17.3% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Shepherdstown, the average commute is lower than in Jefferson County (37.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shepherdstown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Shepherdstown ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 235 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shepherdstown
| Vehicles available | Shepherdstown | Jefferson County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±7.3 points) | 5.9% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.9% (±17.1 points) | 23.6% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% (±15.1 points) | 37.9% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.8% (±9.2 points) | 32.6% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Shepherdstown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jefferson County (5.9%).
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 Shepherdstown
| Shepherdstown | Jefferson County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.0% (±9.2 points) | 17.3% (±1.6 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±11.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.9 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±6.9 points) | 92.4% (±1.3 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Shepherdstown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (92.4%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (86.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shepherdstown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherdstown | — | 16.9 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Sharpsburg | 3.4 mi | 33.0 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Shenandoah Junction | 6.0 mi | 24.3 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Keedysville | 6.8 mi | 42.3 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Bolivar | 8.0 mi | 36.9 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Harpers Ferry | 8.1 mi | 41.2 minutes (±15.0) | Higher |
| Boonsboro | 9.2 mi | 30.4 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Ranson corporation | 9.4 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Martinsburg | 9.4 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sharpsburg, MD (33.0 minutes), Shenandoah Junction, WV (24.3 minutes), Keedysville, MD (42.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shannondale | 49.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Harpers Ferry | 41.2 minutes (±15.0) |
| 3 | Bolivar | 36.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Charles Town | 36.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Ranson corporation | 30.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Shenandoah Junction | 24.3 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | Shepherdstown | 16.9 minutes (±3.1) |
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 Shepherdstown
How long is the average commute in Shepherdstown?
Workers who live in Shepherdstown, WV take an average of 16.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shepherdstown without a car?
6.7% of households in Shepherdstown have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shepherdstown?
20.0% (±9.2 points) of workers who live in Shepherdstown worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shepherdstown town, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shepherdstown town, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shepherdstown town, 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 Shepherdstown town, West Virginia (place:73468, 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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