How long is the commute from Damariscotta (community), ME?
Workers who live in Damariscotta (community), ME take an average of 15.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.4% of workers walk to work.
8.5% work from home.
11.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.4 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Households without a car
- 11.1%
How people in Damariscotta (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Damariscotta (community) | Lincoln County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.0% (±12.0 points) | 72.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.2% (±3.3 points) | 10.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.4% (±7.1 points) | 2.3% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% (±8.3 points) | 13.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Damariscotta (community), 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 Damariscotta (community), 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, Damariscotta (community) ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 70 of 81.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Damariscotta (community)
| Vehicles available | Damariscotta (community) | Lincoln County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% (±7.6 points) | 4.5% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.2% (±12.9 points) | 33.3% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.7% (±11.8 points) | 40.9% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.0% (±8.5 points) | 21.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Damariscotta (community), 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Damariscotta (community)
| Damariscotta (community) | Lincoln County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.5% (±8.3 points) | 13.2% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±5.4 points) | 94.9% (±1.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±6.8 points) | 89.1% (±2.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Damariscotta (community), 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 Damariscotta (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damariscotta (community) | — | 15.4 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Newcastle | 3.4 mi | 17.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bremen | 5.1 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Edgecomb | 5.3 mi | 22.1 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Nobleboro | 6.1 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Alna | 7.8 mi | 34.8 minutes (±11.9) | Higher |
| Wiscasset | 8.4 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Waldoboro (community) | 8.8 mi | 28.2 minutes (±9.4) | Higher |
| Bristol | 9.0 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bremen, ME (21.5 minutes), Alna, ME (34.8 minutes), Wiscasset, ME (24.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waldoboro (community) | 28.2 minutes (±9.4) |
| 2 | Damariscotta (community) | 15.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 3 | Boothbay Harbor (community) | 11.3 minutes (±2.4) |
Damariscotta (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Damariscotta, whose figures include it.
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 Damariscotta (community)
How long is the average commute in Damariscotta (community)?
Workers who live in Damariscotta (community), ME take an average of 15.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Damariscotta (community) without a car?
11.1% of households in Damariscotta (community) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Damariscotta (community)?
8.5% (±8.3 points) of workers who live in Damariscotta (community) worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Damariscotta CDP, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Damariscotta CDP, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Damariscotta CDP, 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 Damariscotta CDP, Maine (place:16200, in state:23).
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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 last updated on .
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