How long is the commute from Anson, ME?
Workers who live in Anson, ME take an average of 32.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.9% of workers walk to work.
3.0% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.5 minutes (±8.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Anson get to work
| Means of transportation | Anson | Somerset County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.3% (±9.1 points) | 76.5% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±4.1 points) | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.9% (±6.4 points) | 3.0% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±4.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.0% (±3.0 points) | 11.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Anson, the average commute is not measurably different from Somerset County (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Anson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Somerset County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Somerset County, Anson ranks 10 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 97 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Anson
| Vehicles available | Anson | Somerset County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±2.3 points) | 5.8% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.8% (±10.6 points) | 32.5% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% (±9.0 points) | 39.8% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.8% (±7.2 points) | 21.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Anson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Somerset County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in Maine (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Anson
| Anson | Somerset County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.0% (±3.0 points) | 11.0% (±1.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±2.9 points) | 93.0% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.7% (±6.9 points) | 86.3% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Anson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Somerset County (86.3%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Anson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anson | — | 32.5 minutes (±8.2) | — |
| Madison (community) | 6.0 mi | 30.7 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Embden | 6.4 mi | 32.9 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| New Portland | 6.7 mi | 31.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| New Vineyard | 6.9 mi | 34.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Starks | 6.9 mi | 32.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Industry | 7.1 mi | 41.1 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Madison | 8.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Norridgewock | 10 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Norridgewock, ME (22.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Dennistown Plantation | 35.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 4 (tie) | The Forks Plantation | 35.1 minutes (±14.1) |
| 6 | Canaan | 33.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | St. Albans | 33.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | Embden | 32.9 minutes (±6.4) |
| 9 | Starks | 32.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Anson | 32.5 minutes (±8.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Smithfield | 32.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 12 | Harmony | 31.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 13 (tie) | New Portland | 31.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 (tie) | Ripley | 31.6 minutes (±9.1) |
| 15 | Mercer | 30.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 | Hartland | 30.2 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Somerset 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 Anson
How long is the average commute in Anson?
Workers who live in Anson, ME take an average of 32.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Anson without a car?
4.0% of households in Anson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Anson?
3.0% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Anson worked from home, and 85.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Anson town, Somerset County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Anson town, Somerset County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Anson town, Somerset County, Maine
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 Anson town, Somerset County, Maine (county subdivision:01395, in state:23 county:025).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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.
Figures last updated on .
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