How long is the commute from Ashland, WI?
Workers who live in Ashland, WI take an average of 13.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
9.1% of workers walk to work.
9.6% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.5 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Ashland get to work
| Means of transportation | Ashland | Ashland County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.3% (±5.0 points) | 73.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±2.7 points) | 7.2% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.1% (±3.3 points) | 6.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±1.6 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.6% (±3.1 points) | 9.7% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Ashland, the average commute is lower than in Ashland County (17.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ashland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ashland County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ashland County, Ashland ranks 14 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1828 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ashland
| Vehicles available | Ashland | Ashland County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±2.2 points) | 5.8% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.7% (±5.2 points) | 35.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±4.6 points) | 36.3% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.1% (±3.9 points) | 22.1% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Ashland, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ashland County (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ashland
| Ashland | Ashland County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.6% (±3.1 points) | 9.7% (±2.0 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±2.7 points) | 92.4% (±1.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.9% (±4.4 points) | 84.8% (±2.4 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ashland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ashland County (84.8%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ashland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | — | 13.5 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Town of Gingles | 3.3 mi | 16.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Eileen | 6.5 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Washburn | 6.7 mi | 14.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of White River | 9.1 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Town of Barksdale | 9.4 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Town of Sanborn | 9.5 mi | 17.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Kelly | 10 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Town of Bayview | 11 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Eileen, WI (17.9 minutes), Town of White River, WI (20.1 minutes), Town of Barksdale, WI (18.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ashland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Town of Agenda | 21.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Butternut | 20.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 | Town of White River | 20.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 11 | Town of Shanagolden | 19.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 12 | Town of Sanborn | 17.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 13 | Town of Gingles | 16.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 14 | Ashland | 13.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 15 | Mellen | 13.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 16 | Town of La Pointe | 13.1 minutes (±8.1) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Ashland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Ashland
How long is the average commute in Ashland?
Workers who live in Ashland, WI take an average of 13.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ashland without a car?
6.4% of households in Ashland have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ashland?
9.6% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Ashland worked from home, and 84.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashland city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashland city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashland city, Wisconsin
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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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