FOTW #1283, March 27, 2023: The Share of At-Home Workers Doubled From 2018 to 2021

The share of workers that worked at home doubled from 2018 to 2021, while driving alone, carpooling, using public transportation, and walking/bicycling all decreased.

Vehicle Technologies Office

March 27, 2023
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The share of workers that worked at home doubled from 2018 to 2021, while driving alone, carpooling, using public transportation, and walking/bicycling all decreased. Since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, there has been a shift toward more people working remotely. It is not certain whether this trend will continue post-pandemic. The dominant mode of transportation to work remains driving alone in a car, truck, or van.

Share of Workers by Means of Transportation to Work 2010-2021

Note: The “Other” category includes taxicab, motorcycle, or other means of transportation.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2010–2021, 5-Year Estimates Subject Tables, S0801, released December 8, 2022.