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Commuting (Journey to Work)
Commuting (Journey to Work)
Commuting data includes where people work (including from work from home), when their trip starts, how they get there, and how long it takes. Commuting data helps policy makers and planners make decisions related to transportation infrastructure.
Publications
Childless Older Americans: 2018
One in six older Americans are childless. As older people living alone increase, questions arise about the well-being and supports for older childless adults.
Commuting by Public Transportation in the United States: 2019
This report describes 2019 trends in public transportation commuting among U.S. workers.
Travel Time to Work in the United States: 2019
This report summarizes trends and patterns in one-way mean travel time among U.S. workers between 2006 to 2019.
Working Papers
2016 American Community Survey Content Test: Race and Hispanic Origin
Results from the 2016 ACS Content Test of the questions about Race and Hispanic origin.
2016 American Community Survey Content Test: Journey to Work
Results from the 2016 ACS Content Test of the questions about Journey to Work: Travel Mode of Commute and Time of Departure for Work.
Commuting Patterns of Older Workers in the United States, 2008-2012
This paper describes commuting patterns of older workers in the United States, based on data from the 5-year 2008-2012 American Community Survey (ACS).
Tables
2011-2015 5-Year ACS Commuting Flows
Commuting flows tables supporting 2015 OMB metro/micro delineation are available here.
2009-2013 5-Year ACS Commuting Flows
View and download 2009-2013 ACS commuting-flows tables from Commuting.
Bicycling and Walking to Work in the United States: 2008–2012
This report provides a national overview of commuting by bicycle and walking in the United States.
Visualizations
What Can You Learn About Counties From the American Community Survey?
This visualization lets you explore data the U.S. Census Bureau provides on popular topics from the 2016-2020 ACS 5-year estimates.
State Facts for Students
Brings data close to home by helping students collect, analyze, and compare kid-friendly information about their own state.
Means of Transportation to Work
Public transportation commuters 16 years and over.
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