How long is the commute from Birchwood, WI?
Workers who live in Birchwood, WI take an average of 20.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.6% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.5 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.6%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Birchwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Birchwood | Washburn County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.1% (±9.8 points) | 74.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.4% (±7.0 points) | 9.5% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.6% (±3.8 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±2.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±2.9 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Birchwood, the average commute is not measurably different from Washburn County (22.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Birchwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washburn County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Washburn County, Birchwood ranks 20 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1500 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Birchwood
| Vehicles available | Birchwood | Washburn County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±4.4 points) | 4.3% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% (±10.3 points) | 28.4% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% (±8.7 points) | 39.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.0% (±10.8 points) | 28.4% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Birchwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washburn County (4.3%).
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 Birchwood
| Birchwood | Washburn County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±2.9 points) | 12.6% (±1.5 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±4.6 points) | 92.8% (±1.1 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±6.9 points) | 86.8% (±1.3 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Birchwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washburn County (86.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Birchwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood | — | 20.5 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Town of Edgewater | 4.3 mi | 34.6 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Town of Birchwood | 4.7 mi | 33.3 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Town of Cedar Lake | 5.0 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wilson (Rusk County) | 6.0 mi | 37.5 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Town of Long Lake (Washburn County) | 8.4 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oak Grove (Barron County) | 9.1 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Meteor | 9.6 mi | 47.3 minutes (±12.2) | Higher |
| Town of Doyle | 11 mi | 16.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Edgewater, WI (34.6 minutes), Town of Birchwood, WI (33.3 minutes), Town of Wilson (Rusk County), WI (37.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washburn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Town of Stone Lake | 23.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 15 | Town of Spooner | 22.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Town of Brooklyn (Washburn County) | 22.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 17 (tie) | Town of Bass Lake (Washburn County) | 22.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 (tie) | Town of Beaver Brook | 22.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 19 | Town of Barronett | 21.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 20 (tie) | Birchwood | 20.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 20 (tie) | Town of Frog Creek | 20.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 22 | Shell Lake | 19.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 23 | Town of Bashaw | 18.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 24 | Spooner | 18.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 25 | Minong | 14.7 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 12 of 25 places in Washburn 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 Birchwood
How long is the average commute in Birchwood?
Workers who live in Birchwood, WI take an average of 20.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Birchwood without a car?
7.0% of households in Birchwood have no vehicle, and 2.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Birchwood?
4.9% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Birchwood worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Birchwood village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Birchwood village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Birchwood village, Wisconsin
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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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