How long is the commute from Boothbay Harbor, ME?
Workers who live in Boothbay Harbor, ME take an average of 14.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
9.4% of workers walk to work.
17.1% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.2 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Boothbay Harbor get to work
| Means of transportation | Boothbay Harbor | Lincoln County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.1% (±9.1 points) | 72.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±5.9 points) | 10.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.4% (±7.0 points) | 2.3% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.1% (±6.4 points) | 13.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Boothbay Harbor, the average commute is lower than in Lincoln County (23.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Boothbay Harbor, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lincoln County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lincoln County, Boothbay Harbor ranks 17 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 441 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Boothbay Harbor
| Vehicles available | Boothbay Harbor | Lincoln County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±2.5 points) | 4.5% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.4% (±7.8 points) | 33.3% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% (±7.7 points) | 40.9% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.9% (±4.1 points) | 21.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Boothbay Harbor, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lincoln County (4.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Boothbay Harbor
| Boothbay Harbor | Lincoln County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.1% (±6.4 points) | 13.2% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±2.1 points) | 94.9% (±1.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±3.6 points) | 89.1% (±2.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Boothbay Harbor, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lincoln County (89.1%).
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 Boothbay Harbor
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boothbay Harbor | — | 14.2 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Southport | 3.0 mi | 25.5 minutes (±10.7) | Higher |
| Boothbay | 4.3 mi | 13.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Westport Island | 4.7 mi | 29.2 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| South Bristol | 4.8 mi | 16.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Arrowsic | 7.6 mi | 29.4 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Edgecomb | 8.6 mi | 22.1 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Bristol | 8.6 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Woolwich | 9.9 mi | 29.4 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Southport, ME (25.5 minutes), Westport Island, ME (29.2 minutes), Arrowsic, ME (29.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Edgecomb | 22.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 12 | Bremen | 21.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Nobleboro | 20.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Bristol | 17.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Newcastle | 17.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | South Bristol | 16.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 17 | Boothbay Harbor | 14.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 18 | Boothbay | 13.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 19 | Monhegan Plantation | 9.2 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 9 of 19 places in Lincoln County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Boothbay Harbor include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Boothbay Harbor (community).
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 Boothbay Harbor
How long is the average commute in Boothbay Harbor?
Workers who live in Boothbay Harbor, ME take an average of 14.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Boothbay Harbor without a car?
4.3% of households in Boothbay Harbor have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Boothbay Harbor?
17.1% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Boothbay Harbor worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boothbay Harbor town, Lincoln County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boothbay Harbor town, Lincoln County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boothbay Harbor town, Lincoln 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 Boothbay Harbor town, Lincoln County, Maine (county subdivision:06120, in state:23 county:015).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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