How long is the commute from Waupun, WI?
Workers who live in Waupun, WI take an average of 17.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.9 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Waupun get to work
| Means of transportation | Waupun | Dodge County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.7% (±4.5 points) | 81.0% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±3.4 points) | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±2.6 points) | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±2.8 points) | 8.6% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Waupun, the average commute is lower than in Dodge County (24.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waupun, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dodge County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dodge County, Waupun ranks 39 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1707 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waupun
| Vehicles available | Waupun | Dodge County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±3.3 points) | 4.1% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% (±6.1 points) | 30.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% (±6.4 points) | 39.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.5% (±3.7 points) | 25.7% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Waupun, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dodge County (4.1%).
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 Waupun
| Waupun | Dodge County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±2.8 points) | 8.6% (±0.9 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±3.0 points) | 93.8% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±3.6 points) | 88.9% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Waupun, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dodge County (88.9%).
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 Waupun
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waupun | — | 17.9 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Town of Chester | 3.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Town of Waupun | 4.2 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Alto | 5.5 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Trenton (Dodge County) | 6.6 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Brandon | 7.5 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Town of Oakfield | 8.0 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Leroy | 8.0 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Town of Springvale (Fond du Lac County) | 9.1 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Chester, WI (25.5 minutes), Town of Trenton (Dodge County), WI (24.1 minutes), Brandon, WI (24.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dodge County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Town of Calamus | 21.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 34 | Brownsville | 21.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 35 | Town of Oak Grove (Dodge County) | 21.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 36 | Horicon | 21.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 37 | Town of Burnett | 20.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 38 | Town of Beaver Dam | 20.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 39 | Waupun | 17.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 40 | Mayville | 17.8 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 8 of 40 places in Dodge 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 Waupun
How long is the average commute in Waupun?
Workers who live in Waupun, WI take an average of 17.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waupun without a car?
6.9% of households in Waupun have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waupun?
6.1% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Waupun worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waupun city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waupun city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waupun 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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