Manchester, South Dakota is a small town with a population of slightly over 1,000 people. Despite its size, Manchester is well-connected to the surrounding area due to the public transportation options available. The city operates the Manchester Public Transit bus system, which provides transportation throughout the city and to nearby towns. In addition to this bus system, there are several taxi companies operating in Manchester that provide residents with access to nearby cities such as Sioux Falls and Brookings. There are also numerous car-sharing programs that make it easy for residents to access transportation on an as-needed basis. All of these services make it convenient for Manchester's residents to get around town and beyond when necessary.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Manchester takes 20.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Manchester get to work:
- 66.7% drive their own car alone
- 12.1% carpool with others
- 9.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit