How long is the commute from Poplar, WI?
Workers who live in Poplar, WI take an average of 32.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.5 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Poplar get to work
| Means of transportation | Poplar | Douglas County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.3% (±6.6 points) | 76.0% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.0% (±1.8 points) | 9.5% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 1.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±2.4 points) | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±2.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±5.1 points) | 9.1% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Poplar, the average commute is higher than in Douglas County (22.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Poplar, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Douglas County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Douglas County, Poplar ranks 14 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 205 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Poplar
| Vehicles available | Poplar | Douglas County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 8.0% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.6% (±6.8 points) | 31.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.2% (±12.0 points) | 36.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.7% (±8.9 points) | 23.8% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Poplar, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Douglas County (8.0%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Poplar
| Poplar | Douglas County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±5.1 points) | 9.1% (±1.1 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±4.4 points) | 94.9% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.5% (±3.1 points) | 87.8% (±1.3 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Poplar, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Douglas County (87.8%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Poplar
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar | — | 32.5 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Town of Maple | 4.1 mi | 34.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Amnicon | 4.3 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Town of Hawthorne | 5.5 mi | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Nebagamon | 6.9 mi | 38.5 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Town of Lakeside | 7.1 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Brule | 8.1 mi | 33.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bennett | 10 mi | 35.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Parkland | 11 mi | 36.8 minutes (±13.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Amnicon, WI (28.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Nebagamon, WI (38.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Town of Gordon (Douglas County) | 35.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Town of Hawthorne | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 10 | Town of Maple | 34.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 | Town of Brule | 33.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Town of Oakland (Douglas County) | 32.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 | Town of Wascott | 32.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 14 | Poplar | 32.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Town of Cloverland (Douglas County) | 31.0 minutes (±8.7) |
| 16 | Solon Springs | 30.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 17 | Town of Lakeside | 28.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Town of Amnicon | 28.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 19 | Town of Superior | 27.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 20 | Oliver | 21.6 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Douglas 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 Poplar
How long is the average commute in Poplar?
Workers who live in Poplar, WI take an average of 32.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Poplar without a car?
1.5% of households in Poplar have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Poplar?
9.0% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Poplar worked from home, and 97.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poplar village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poplar village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poplar 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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