How long is the commute from Brownville, ME?
Workers who live in Brownville, ME take an average of 36.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
10.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.6 minutes (±7.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 10.4%
How people in Brownville get to work
| Means of transportation | Brownville | Piscataquis County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±8.1 points) | 74.7% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.1% (±6.9 points) | 8.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 3.6% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±4.3 points) | 10.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Brownville, the average commute is higher than in Piscataquis County (25.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brownville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Piscataquis County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Piscataquis County, Brownville ranks 4 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 47 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brownville
| Vehicles available | Brownville | Piscataquis County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% (±7.7 points) | 4.9% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% (±8.6 points) | 33.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.6% (±6.8 points) | 40.2% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.3% (±8.6 points) | 21.8% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Brownville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Piscataquis County (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brownville
| Brownville | Piscataquis County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±4.3 points) | 10.8% (±2.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±3.3 points) | 94.1% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±4.0 points) | 88.3% (±1.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Brownville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Piscataquis County (88.3%).
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 Brownville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownville | — | 36.6 minutes (±7.7) | — |
| Milo | 6.2 mi | 41.8 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lake View Plantation | 6.7 mi | 29.5 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Medford | 7.7 mi | 26.1 minutes (±16.9) | Not measurably different |
| Milo (community) | 8.2 mi | 40.4 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sebec | 8.9 mi | 30.1 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bowerbank | 11 mi | 47.5 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
| Maxfield | 14 mi | 56.4 minutes (±19.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dover-Foxcroft (community) | 14 mi | 14.0 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dover-Foxcroft (community), ME (14.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Piscataquis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowerbank | 47.5 minutes (±12.5) |
| 2 | Milo | 41.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | Wellington | 37.9 minutes (±7.0) |
| 4 | Brownville | 36.6 minutes (±7.7) |
| 5 | Monson | 30.2 minutes (±5.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Parkman | 30.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Sebec | 30.1 minutes (±5.9) |
| 8 | Lake View Plantation | 29.5 minutes (±8.6) |
| 9 | Abbot | 27.2 minutes (±5.9) |
| 10 | Medford | 26.1 minutes (±16.9) |
Showing 10 of 17 places in Piscataquis 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 Brownville
How long is the average commute in Brownville?
Workers who live in Brownville, ME take an average of 36.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brownville without a car?
10.4% of households in Brownville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brownville?
6.8% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Brownville worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownville town, Piscataquis County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownville town, Piscataquis County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownville town, Piscataquis 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 Brownville town, Piscataquis County, Maine (county subdivision:08325, in state:23 county:021).
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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