How long is the commute from Shinnston, WV?
Workers who live in Shinnston, WV take an average of 22.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.1% of workers walk to work.
7.8% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.7 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Shinnston get to work
| Means of transportation | Shinnston | Harrison County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±10.4 points) | 79.2% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.8% (±8.5 points) | 6.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.1% (±4.4 points) | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.0% (±5.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% (±5.2 points) | 8.3% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Shinnston, the average commute is not measurably different from Harrison County (22.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shinnston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Harrison County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Harrison County, Shinnston ranks 5 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 144 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shinnston
| Vehicles available | Shinnston | Harrison County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±2.9 points) | 9.5% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.1% (±10.1 points) | 35.6% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% (±11.6 points) | 37.8% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±8.1 points) | 17.2% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Shinnston, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Harrison County (9.5%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (8.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Shinnston
| Shinnston | Harrison County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.8% (±5.2 points) | 8.3% (±1.3 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±2.0 points) | 91.3% (±1.4 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% (±5.0 points) | 86.4% (±1.7 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Shinnston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Harrison County (86.4%).
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 Shinnston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinnston | — | 22.7 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Enterprise | 2.1 mi | 26.4 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lumberport | 2.9 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Worthington | 4.9 mi | 22.7 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Monongah | 6.2 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| White Hall | 6.4 mi | 33.4 minutes (±9.8) | Higher |
| Bridgeport | 6.8 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington | 8.7 mi | 30.7 minutes (±10.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Valley | 8.7 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: White Hall, WV (33.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Harrison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Milford | 28.9 minutes (±6.3) |
| 2 | Lumberport | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Enterprise | 26.4 minutes (±6.4) |
| 4 | Lost Creek | 24.5 minutes (±7.1) |
| 5 | Shinnston | 22.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Salem | 21.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Clarksburg | 20.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Stonewood | 19.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Bridgeport | 18.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 10 | Nutter Fort | 16.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 11 | Anmoore | 14.4 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 Shinnston
How long is the average commute in Shinnston?
Workers who live in Shinnston, WV take an average of 22.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shinnston without a car?
5.2% of households in Shinnston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shinnston?
7.8% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Shinnston worked from home, and 90.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shinnston city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shinnston city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shinnston city, West Virginia
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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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