Commuting (Journey to Work)

Who Drives to Work? Commuting by Automobile in the United States: 2013

This report focuses on patterns of commuting by private vehicle among U.S. workers in 2013.

Modes Less Traveled—Bicycling and Walking to Work: 2008–2012

This report shows that biking to work increased by 60% over the last decade. Many U.S. cities are also seeing an increase in bicycle commuters.

Out-of-State and Long Commutes: 2011

This report uses 2011 ACS data at the state level to explore two commuting indicators related to travel time and work location.

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).

2011-2015 5-Year American Community Survey Commuting Flows

Commuting tables are available here.

2009-2013 5-Year American Community Survey 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.

What Can You Learn About Counties From the American Community Survey?

The American Community Survey (ACS) is the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation.

What can you learn from the American Community Survey?

The American Community Survey (ACS) helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand the changes taking place in their communities.

Cycling Commuters

Cities (of 100,000 Population or More) by Percentage of People Biking to Work