How long is the commute from Whiting, WI?
Workers who live in Whiting, WI take an average of 14.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
16.1% work from home.
11.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.0 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Households without a car
- 11.3%
How people in Whiting get to work
| Means of transportation | Whiting | Portage County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.6% (±7.1 points) | 74.1% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±2.8 points) | 7.7% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±2.4 points) | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.1% (±6.0 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Whiting, the average commute is lower than in Portage County (19.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Whiting, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Portage County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Portage County, Whiting ranks 26 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1823 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Whiting
| Vehicles available | Whiting | Portage County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.3% (±4.3 points) | 3.9% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% (±5.8 points) | 31.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% (±6.5 points) | 39.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.9% (±7.8 points) | 25.4% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Whiting, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Portage County (3.9%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Whiting
| Whiting | Portage County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.1% (±6.0 points) | 12.6% (±0.9 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% (±5.0 points) | 95.4% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.0% (±4.9 points) | 92.5% (±1.0 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Whiting, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Portage County (92.5%).
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 Whiting
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiting | — | 14.0 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Park Ridge | 2.2 mi | 13.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Plover | 2.2 mi | 18.0 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Stevens Point | 2.5 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Town of Plover (Portage County) | 4.1 mi | 16.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hull (Portage County) | 5.2 mi | 19.5 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Town of Linwood | 5.2 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Town of Stockton | 6.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Town of Buena Vista (Portage County) | 9.6 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Plover, WI (18.0 minutes), Stevens Point, WI (16.6 minutes), Town of Hull (Portage County), WI (19.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Portage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Town of Linwood | 20.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 21 | Town of Hull (Portage County) | 19.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 22 (tie) | Nelsonville | 18.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 22 (tie) | Plover | 18.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 24 | Stevens Point | 16.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 25 | Town of Plover (Portage County) | 16.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 26 | Whiting | 14.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 27 | Park Ridge | 13.7 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 8 of 27 places in Portage 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 Whiting
How long is the average commute in Whiting?
Workers who live in Whiting, WI take an average of 14.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Whiting without a car?
11.3% of households in Whiting have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Whiting?
16.1% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Whiting worked from home, and 89.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whiting village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whiting village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whiting village, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Whiting village, Wisconsin (place:86975, in state:55).
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 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.
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