How long is the commute from Dorchester, WI?
Workers who live in Dorchester, WI take an average of 17.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
7.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.3 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.5%
How people in Dorchester get to work
| Means of transportation | Dorchester | Clark County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.5% (±6.2 points) | 69.0% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±4.6 points) | 9.3% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±4.2 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Dorchester, the average commute is lower than in Clark County (22.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dorchester, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clark County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Clark County, Dorchester ranks 41 of 44 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1746 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dorchester
| Vehicles available | Dorchester | Clark County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% (±5.7 points) | 9.8% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.8% (±8.5 points) | 24.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% (±8.8 points) | 35.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±7.6 points) | 30.9% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Dorchester, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clark County (9.8%).
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 Dorchester
| Dorchester | Clark County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±4.2 points) | 12.4% (±1.0 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.3% (±7.0 points) | 83.8% (±1.1 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.6% (±6.8 points) | 78.6% (±1.4 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dorchester, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clark County (78.6%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dorchester
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | — | 17.3 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Town of Mayville | 2.8 mi | 16.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Abbotsford | 4.1 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Holton | 4.1 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Little Black | 5.1 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Stetsonville | 5.3 mi | 18.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Colby | 6.3 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Curtiss | 6.3 mi | 14.4 minutes (±10.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Deer Creek (Taylor County) | 7.0 mi | 21.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Abbotsford | 18.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 36 (tie) | Owen | 18.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 36 (tie) | Town of Colby | 18.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 38 | Town of Green Grove | 18.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 39 | Town of Pine Valley | 17.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 40 | Neillsville | 17.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 41 | Dorchester | 17.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 42 | Town of Mayville | 16.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 43 | Town of Thorp | 14.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 44 | Curtiss | 14.4 minutes (±10.5) |
Showing 10 of 44 places in Clark 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 Dorchester
How long is the average commute in Dorchester?
Workers who live in Dorchester, WI take an average of 17.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dorchester without a car?
7.5% of households in Dorchester have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dorchester?
7.2% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Dorchester worked from home, and 79.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dorchester village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dorchester village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dorchester village, 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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