How long is the commute from Waupaca, WI?
Workers who live in Waupaca, WI take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
10.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±7.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 10.3%
How people in Waupaca get to work
| Means of transportation | Waupaca | Waupaca County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.4% (±6.9 points) | 81.2% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±4.0 points) | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±4.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±5.1 points) | 7.9% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Waupaca, the average commute is not measurably different from Waupaca County (24.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waupaca, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Waupaca County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Waupaca County, Waupaca ranks 13 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 577 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waupaca
| Vehicles available | Waupaca | Waupaca County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.3% (±5.0 points) | 5.9% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% (±6.9 points) | 25.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±8.1 points) | 38.8% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.7% (±6.5 points) | 29.5% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Waupaca, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Waupaca County (5.9%).
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 Waupaca
| Waupaca | Waupaca County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±5.1 points) | 7.9% (±1.2 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% (±4.5 points) | 92.7% (±1.1 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±4.5 points) | 86.8% (±1.3 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Waupaca, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Waupaca 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 Waupaca
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waupaca | — | 27.8 minutes (±7.6) | — |
| King | 2.8 mi | 16.7 minutes (±5.4) | Lower |
| Town of Waupaca | 2.9 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lind | 4.7 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Farmington (Waupaca County) | 5.4 mi | 17.9 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Town of Dayton (Waupaca County) | 6.7 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Royalton | 7.0 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Weyauwega | 7.0 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ogdensburg | 7.7 mi | 21.6 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: King, WI (16.7 minutes), Town of Farmington (Waupaca County), WI (17.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Waupaca County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Town of Weyauwega | 30.0 minutes (±13.6) |
| 8 | Town of Helvetia | 29.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Town of Lebanon (Waupaca County) | 28.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Town of Little Wolf | 28.8 minutes (±6.3) |
| 11 | Town of Fremont (Waupaca County) | 28.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 12 | Town of Caledonia (Waupaca County) | 28.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Waupaca | 27.8 minutes (±7.6) |
| 14 | Town of Union (Waupaca County) | 27.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Big Falls | 27.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 16 | Scandinavia | 26.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 17 | Town of Bear Creek (Waupaca County) | 25.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 18 | Town of Matteson | 25.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 19 | Town of Scandinavia | 24.7 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Waupaca 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 Waupaca
How long is the average commute in Waupaca?
Workers who live in Waupaca, WI take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waupaca without a car?
10.3% of households in Waupaca have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waupaca?
9.7% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Waupaca worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waupaca city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waupaca city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waupaca city, 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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